Sales Manager

4WARD HR Consulting; Chennai District, Bengaluru, Mumbai; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Job summary

4WARD HR Consulting in Chennai, India, seeks a dynamic Sales Manager to lead regional channel sales, set up distribution, and drive growth for a wristwatch/lifestyle brand. The role emphasizes data-driven planning, relationship building, and strong negotiation skills to expand market presence.

The candidate should have 8–10 years of sales experience, a proven track record in launching brands in a territory, travel readiness, Excel proficiency, and a graduate degree.

Qualifications

• 8–10 years of sales experience, preferably in wristwatch or lifestyle channel sales.

Responsibilities

• Setting up the distribution channel in the allotted region.
• Represent the company effectively with comprehensive knowledge of our products.
• Create and execute a strategic sales plan that expands our customer base and extends the penetration of the Brand in the market.
• Continuously review the sales performance of all partners to ensure that the sales targets set by the Company are met and over achieved.
• Effective sell-in and sell-out monitoring of all the channel partners.
• Effectively forecast the sales for your business unit so as to assist in inventory planning.
• Continuously keep analyzing the market and competition to study the gaps in our product offering and appraise the management on the same.
• Hire, train, motivate and advise sales team members, wherever applicable.
• Achieve company objectives by planning thoroughly, setting sales goals, analyzing performance data, and making forecasts.
• Develop skills continuously for hiring, training, and leading team members, and ensure that they're using effective sales tactics to meet revenue objectives.
• Generate leads, and establish and nurture client relationships.

Skills

Brand launch experience

Sales leadership

Channel sales

Relationship building

Negotiation

Market development

Excel

Data-driven planning

Travel willingness

Education

Graduate degree in any discipline

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and result-driven Sales Manager.

Who We're Looking For:

• - Has first-hand experience launching a brand in your territory.
• - Brings 8-10 years of sales experience, preferably in wristwatch or lifestyle channel sales.
• - Understands the entire sales lifecycle from planning and forecasting to sell-in and sell-out.
• - Excels at relationship building, negotiation, and market development.
• - Has deep knowledge of your regional market.
• - Is a natural leader who can coach, motivate, and build high-performing teams.
• - Is highly comfortable with Excel, presentations, and data-driven planning.
• - Enjoys travelling and being on the ground.
• - Holds a graduate degree in any discipline.

What You'll Do

• - Setting up the distribution channel in the allotted region.
• - Represent the company effectively with comprehensive knowledge of our products.
• - Create and execute a strategic sales plan that expands our customer base and extends the penetration of the Brand in the market.
• - Continuously review the sales performance of all partners to ensure that the sales targets set by the Company are met and over achieved.
• - Effective sell-in and sell-out monitoring of all the channel partners.
• - Effectively forecast the sales for your business unit so as to assist in inventory planning.
• - Continuously keep analyzing the market and competition to study the gaps in our product offering and appraise the management on the same. - Hire, train, motivate and advise sales team members, wherever applicable.
• - Achieve company objectives by planning thoroughly, setting sales goals, analyzing performance data, and making forecasts.
• - Develop skills continuously for hiring, training, and leading team members, and ensure that they're using effective sales tactics to meet revenue objectives.
• - Generate leads, and establish and nurture client relationships.

The compensation will be based on the candidate's current compensation and their performance in the interview.