Sr Manager- Sales

Eaton; Chennai; On-site; INR 3,500,000 - 5,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Senior Manager – Sales to lead its Power Quality business in the Chennai & Pondicherry region. The role demands strategic leadership, revenue growth, and strong customer engagement with a focus on profitable market development.

The successful candidate will drive account plans, manage key customers, and coordinate with finance, marketing, and operations to ensure timely deliveries and healthy cash flow. Travel and market intelligence will be integral to success.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in power backup / UPS / electrical solutions sales.
• BE in Electrical & Electronics preferred.
• MBA in Marketing or Sales is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead revenue and gross margin achievement for the territory with annual targets.
• Develop strategic account plans and maximize market share in Chennai & Pondicherry.
• Manage key accounts, consultants, and stakeholders as a trusted advisor.
• Ensure healthy cash flow through receivables management and timely collections.
• Develop new accounts and segments to expand Eaton’s footprint in UPS.
• Travel 50-60% for client meetings, partner interactions, and market development.
• Provide market intelligence and analytics to guide territory strategies.
• Coordinate marketing campaigns, events, and digital initiatives to boost brand visibility.

Skills

Business acumen

Negotiation

Relationship building

Communication

Adaptability

Growth mindset

Education

BE - Electrical & Electronics

MBA in Marketing/Sales (advantage)

Job description

What You’ll Do

We are seeking an experienced and growth-driven Senior Manager – Sales to lead Eaton’s Power Quality business in the assigned territory ( Chennai & Pondicherry). This role requires strong leadership, a strategic mindset, and the ability to drive revenue, profitability, customer engagement, and market development. The ideal candidate demonstrates exceptional relationship-building capabilities and a strong understanding of the electrical / UPS solutions market.

"1. Revenue & Gross Margin Achievement
Meet and exceed annual revenue and margin targets.
Develop strategic account plans to ensure sustainable and profitable growth.
Market Share Maximization
Strengthen Eaton’s position in the territory by increasing penetration across target segments.
Identify opportunities for expansion and competitive differentiation.
Key Account Management
Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts, consultants, and stakeholders.
Act as a trusted advisor by understanding customer challenges and proposing the right Eaton solutions.
Ensure high customer satisfaction and repeat business.
Receivables & Compliance
Ensure healthy cash flow by monitoring account receivables and driving timely collections.
Partner with finance and operations to ensure flawless execution.
Business Development & Segment Expansion
Develop new accounts and customer segments to expand Eaton’s footprint.
Identify new applications and emerging use‑cases for Eaton solutions.
Increase customer base and drive deeper penetration in the UPS segment.
Seed Eaton solutions with consultants, influencers, and end customers to secure long‑term business opportunities.
Travel Requirements
Willingness to travel 50%-60% for client meetings, partner interactions, and market development.
Business Analytics & Market Intelligence
Maintain strong market intelligence related to competitors, customer trends, and technology shifts.
Analyze insights to guide territory strategy and future actions.
Present actionable business recommendations to leadership.
Marketing & Promotion Activities
Identify promotional opportunities within the territory to support business objectives.
Work closely with the marketing team to plan and execute campaigns, events, seminars, and digital initiatives.
Drive brand visibility and strengthen Eaton’s market positioning."

Qualifications

"B.E. in Electrical & Electronics (preferred)
MBA in Marketing / Sales will be an added advantage"

10-15 years of experience in power backup / UPS / electrical solutions sales

Skills

"Strong business and commercial acumen.
Strong Negotiation Skills – Ability to influence customers to drive sales outcomes.
Relationship Building & Stakeholder Management – Builds trust and long‑term partnerships with customers, partners and internal teams
Effective Communication – Clear, confident communication for product discussions, training sessions, and partner engagement.
Adaptability & Resilience – Thrives in dynamic market conditions and can adjust strategies as needed.
Growth Mindset - High ownership mindset with a focus on achieving targets."