Sales Executive – Building Materials

BuildDeli; Chennai District; On-site; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

BuildDeli in Chennai is seeking a Sales Executive – Building Materials to drive new business and nurture relationships with homeowners, builders, and architects. The role encompasses site visits, preparing quotations, negotiating pricing and terms, and closing sales in line with targets.

You will coordinate with operations and logistics to ensure timely deliveries, maintain CRM records, and report on market trends and feedback for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in B2B or construction materials sales.
• Ability to conduct site visits and assess material requirements.

Responsibilities

• Visit project sites to understand material requirements and opportunities.
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Skills

Lead generation

Client onboarding

Account management

Site visits

Pricing & quotations

Negotiation

CRM tools

MS Office

Communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Marketing/Engineering

Tools

CRM software

Sales tracking software

MS Office

Job description

Company Description

BuildDeli is a Chennai-based construction company transforming how projects are built across South India. Since 2022, the company has delivered end-to-end solutions through two verticals: verified construction materials and a tech-enabled construction platform, BuildDeli Pro. BuildDeli supplies trusted building materials to over 500 sites through 150+ vendor partnerships, offering transparent pricing, batch test reports, and reliable logistics. Through its app-driven platform, BuildDeli Pro manages residential, commercial, and industrial projects from design to delivery with real-time tracking, fixed-price execution, and dedicated technical teams. With over 100 projects across Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana, BuildDeli focuses on transparency, technology, and expert execution to deliver smarter, faster, and better builds.

Role Description

The Sales Executive – Building Materials is a full-time, on-site role based in Chennai. This role involves identifying and nurturing new business opportunities, managing relationships with existing clients, and promoting BuildDeli’s range of verified construction materials to homeowners, builders, and architects. Day-to-day responsibilities include visiting project sites, understanding material requirements, preparing quotations, negotiating pricing and terms, and closing sales in line with company targets. The Sales Executive will coordinate with the operations and logistics teams to ensure timely deliveries, maintain accurate records in the CRM or sales tracking tools, and provide regular updates on sales performance and market trends. The role also includes participating in local marketing initiatives, gathering customer feedback, and supporting continuous improvement of sales processes and service quality.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in B2B or construction materials sales, with strong skills in lead generation, client onboarding, and account management.
• Ability to conduct site visits, assess material requirements, and provide clear, solution-oriented recommendations to customers.
• Comfort working with pricing, quotations, and basic commercial calculations, ensuring accurate and transparent communication of costs.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to build trust and long-term relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Familiarity with CRM tools or sales tracking software, and basic proficiency in MS Office or equivalent productivity tools.
• Knowledge of building materials, construction processes, and regional market dynamics in South India is highly beneficial.
• Ability to work on-site, travel locally for client meetings and site visits, and manage time effectively to meet targets.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Engineering, or a related field preferred; relevant industry experience may be considered in lieu of formal education.
• Self-motivated, ethical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment focused on transparency and customer satisfaction.