Sales Executive – Lighting

Sturlite India; Chennai District; On-site; INR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive fixed pay

Performance-linked variable pay

Fast-track career path: SE

Career growth in a national, high-ambn

Structured onboarding and ongoing培训

Job summary

Sturlite India seeks a Sales Executive in Lighting for field sales and General Trade. You will grow the dealer/distributor network, drive secondary sales, and ensure brand visibility across channels in the territory.

The role targets installation of trade schemes, maintains supplier relationships, and reports market feedback to the Area Sales Manager. Graduate candidates with networking skills are preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduate with any discipline; field sales experience preferred.
• Experience in Lighting & Switchgear is a plus.
• Strong networking and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive primary and secondary sales targets within the assigned territory on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Build, expand, and service a robust dealer and distributor network; identify and onboard new channel partners.
• Conduct regular market coverage across assigned towns and ensure adequate product availability and display.
• Execute trade schemes, promotions, and discount programs effectively at the counter level.
• Track competition activity (pricing, schemes, new launches) and report insights to the ASM.
• Manage outstanding collections and ensure adherence to credit norms with channel partners.
• Submit daily call reports, sales reports, and market feedback through prescribed reporting systems.
• Maintain strong relationships with electricians, contractors, and key influencers to drive pull demand.
• Ensure timely resolution of dealer complaints, return/replacement requests, and service issues.

Skills

Territory management

Dealer relationships

Secondary sales

Local market knowledge

Education

Graduate (Any Discipline)

Job description

About Sturlite

Sturlite Electric Private Limited is a Bengaluru-headquartered Fast Moving Electrical Goods (FMEG) company operating across five high-growth categories: Lighting, Wires & Cables (Sturlite Voltedge), Switches, Solar (Zeovolt), and Wellness. Sturlite is in an active growth-acceleration phase, with new category launches underway and a national footprint being rapidly built across India

Sales Executive

Lighting

Field Sales | General Trade

Function

Sales

Division

Lighting

Experience

35 Years

Education

Graduate (Any Discipline)

CTC Band

As per the market standards

Reporting To

Area Sales Manager (ASM)

About Sturlite

Sturlite Electric Private Limited is a Bengaluru-headquartered Fast Moving Electrical Goods (FMEG) company operating across five high-growth categories: Lighting, Wires & Cables (Sturlite Voltedge), Switches, Solar (Zeovolt), and Wellness. Sturlite is in an active growth-acceleration phase, with new category launches underway and a national footprint being rapidly built across India

We are building a founder-led, performance-first sales culture with strong channel relationships, disciplined execution, and a long-term orientation toward market share leadership in electricals.

ROLE PURPOSE

The Sales Executive is the frontline growth engine for Sturlite's Lighting business within the assigned territory. This role is responsible for building and expanding the dealer/distributor network, driving secondary sales, and ensuring consistent brand availability and visibility across channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive primary and secondary sales targets within the assigned territory on a monthly and quarterly basis
• Build, expand, and service a robust dealer and distributor network; identify and onboard new channel partners
• Conduct regular market coverage across assigned towns and ensure adequate product availability and display
• Execute trade schemes, promotions, and discount programs effectively at the counter level
• Track competition activity (pricing, schemes, new launches) and report insights to the ASM
• Manage outstanding collections and ensure adherence to credit norms with channel partners
• Submit daily call reports, sales reports, and market feedback through prescribed reporting systems
• Maintain strong relationships with electricians, contractors, and key influencers to drive pull demand
• Ensure timely resolution of dealer complaints, return/replacement requests, and service issues

Experience & Background

Industry Preference: Lighting & Switchgear

Key Skills

Territory management, dealer relationships, secondary sales focus, local market knowledge

What Sturlite Offers

• Competitive fixed pay with performance-linked variable pay.
• Fast-track career path: SE
• ASM in 1824 months for high performers
• Opportunity to be an enterprising sales team member in a high-growth FMEG company with national ambition
• Structured onboarding, product training, and ongoing sales skill development