Project Sales Manager Architects And Projects

Saburi Plywood

Bidhannagar

On-site

INR 700,000 - 1,050,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Provident Fund

Job summary

Saburi Plywood in Kolkata seeks an experienced Project Sales Manager – Architects & Projects to build strong relationships with architects, interior designers and project consultants, drive lead generation, and convert opportunities into orders. The role focuses on developing project business across residential, commercial and hospitality sectors.

You will identify upcoming projects, present Saburi Ply products, coordinate with internal teams, and travel within Kolkata and surrounding areas to

Qualifications

  • 4–8 years of experience in project sales or business development.
  • Experience in plywood, laminates, MDF, veneers or related industries.
  • Strong network among architects and interior designers in Kolkata.
  • Willingness to travel within Kolkata and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

  • Visit architects, designers, builders and project consultants to create opportunities.
  • Build and maintain a network of architects and influencers.
  • Identify upcoming residential, commercial and hospitality projects.
  • Generate qualified project leads through industry relationships.
  • Present Saburi Ply range, specs, and applications.
  • Coordinate with sales, dealers, and internal teams for project conversion.
  • Track projects from enquiry to order.
  • Prepare product presentations and demonstrations for architects.
  • Maintain updated database of architects, designers and active projects.
  • Follow up on leads and achieve targets.
  • Monitor competitor activity and market trends.
  • Develop strategies to increase Saburi Ply visibility.
  • Achieve monthly/ quarterly project lead generation and conversions.
  • Prepare regular reports on architect visits and conversions.

Skills

Project Sales
Architect & ID Networking
Lead Generation
Relationship Management
Building Material Sales
Product Presentation
Negotiation
Market Intelligence
Territory Management

Job description

Job Description:

Job Description:

About the Role

Saburi Ply is looking for an experienced and result-oriented Project Sales Manager – Architects & Projects to develop and drive project business in Kolkata.

The person will be responsible for building strong relationships with architects, interior designers, contractors, builders and project consultants, identifying upcoming projects, generating leads, getting Saburi Ply products specified, and converting project opportunities into business.

The ideal candidate should have strong architect engagement, project sales, networking and business development skills, preferably from the plywood, laminates, building materials, interior products or allied industries.

Key Responsibilities

  • Regularly visit architects, interior designers, builders, contractors and project consultants to develop business opportunities.
  • Build and maintain a strong network of architects and key influencers in the market.
  • Identify upcoming residential, commercial, hospitality, institutional and other construction/interior projects.
  • Generate qualified project leads through architect and industry relationships.
  • Present and promote Saburi Plys product range, technical specifications and applications.
  • Ensure Saburi Ply products are specified/recommended in upcoming projects.
  • Track projects from the initial enquiry/specification stage through sampling, quotation, approval and final order.
  • Coordinate with the sales team, dealers, distributors and internal departments for project conversion.
  • Conduct product presentations and product demonstrations for architects and design firms.
  • Arrange samples, catalogues, technical information and other sales-support materials as required.
  • Understand project requirements and recommend suitable plywood/products based on application.
  • Maintain an updated database of architects, designers, contractors and active projects.
  • Regularly follow up on project leads and ensure timely conversion.
  • Monitor competitor activity, pricing, product offerings and market trends.
  • Develop strategies to increase Saburi Plys visibility and product preference among architects and project influencers.
  • Achieve monthly and quarterly project lead generation, specification and sales targets.
  • Prepare regular reports on architect visits, new leads, active projects, specifications and conversions.
Requirements

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate should have:

  • 4–8 years of experience in project sales, specification sales, architectural sales or business development.
  • Experience in plywood, laminates, MDF, veneers, building materials, tiles, sanitaryware, modular furniture, interior products or related industries will be preferred.
  • Strong existing network among architects and interior designers in Kolkata will be a major advantage.
  • Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
  • Strong relationship-building and networking abilities.
  • Ability to independently generate leads through market visits and professional relationships.
  • Good understanding of the architect/project sales cycle.
  • Strong follow-up and conversion skills.
  • Ability to travel extensively within Kolkata and surrounding areas for client/project visits.
  • Comfortable working with sales targets and maintaining daily/weekly activity reports.
  • Must have a two-wheeler and valid driving licence.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

The candidate will be evaluated on:

  • Number of architect/ID meetings and productive visits
  • New project leads generated
  • Number of projects under active follow-up
  • Number/value of projects where Saburi Ply is specified
  • Project conversions and order value
  • New architect and designer relationships developed
  • Monthly project sales achievement
  • Conversion ratio of qualified project leads
  • Market coverage and competitor intelligence
Key Skills
  1. Project Sales & Business Development
  2. Architect & Interior Designer Relationship Management
  3. Architect Specification Sales
  4. Project Lead Generation
  5. Project Identification & Tracking
  6. Architect / ID Networking
  7. Building Material Sales
  8. Plywood / Laminates / MDF / Veneer Product Knowledge
  9. Specification & Product Approval
  10. Project Conversion & Order Closure
  11. Contractor & Builder Relationship Management
  12. Project Consultant Engagement
  13. Product Presentation & Demonstration
  14. Technical Product Presentation
  15. Sampling & Product Trials
  16. Quotation & Commercial Negotiation
  17. Sales Follow-up & Pipeline Management
  18. Market Mapping & Market Development
  19. Competitor Analysis & Market Intelligence
  20. Dealer / Distributor Coordination
  21. Key Account Management
  22. Target Achievement & Sales Planning
  23. Territory Management
  24. Client Relationship Management
  25. Excellent Communication & Negotiation
Benefits
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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