Sr Sales Engineer - Chennai

Lucy Group; Chennai District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Travel opportunities

Competitve salary based on performance

Job summary

A leading engineering firm based in Chennai seeks an experienced Sr Sales Engineer to drive business growth in Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The role requires at least 8 years of sales experience, with responsibilities including generating enquiries, tracking opportunities, and closing orders. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical engineering and have strong analytical and customer service skills. This position offers a hybrid working model and requires traveling to meet clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in sales and marketing.
• Strong communication skills and IT fluency.
• Excellent organizational skills and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Generate enquiries and close orders.
• Meet a budget of around 400 MINR from Tamil Nadu & Kerala.
• Maintain strong relationships with customers and channel partners.

Skills

Sales and marketing experience

Complex project management

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Customer service skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

D365

Job description

Job Purpose

Responsible for generating enquiries, tracking opportunities and closing the order. This position requires traveling, locating, developing, and engaging customers in the Territory. Understanding the customer/utility requirements, submitting an appropriate offer, and closing the orders. Building strong customer relationships. Achieving a sales and order intake budget for this Territory.

Job Content

We are looking for an ambitious and energetic Sr Sales Engineer with a minimum of 8 years of experience in sales and marketing. The candidate will act as a front‑end sales engineer, proactively pursue upcoming tenders/opportunities, and regularly achieve sales and collection targets.

Job Dimensions

Based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, the role focuses on growing business in Tamil Nadu and Kerala, reporting directly to the Zonal Manager South, LEI. The incumbent should have experience with medium‑voltage switchgear (RMU, RTU).

Key Accountabilities

• Good product knowledge of switchgear, MV, LV, and RTU's
• Preferably from a competitive or similar product manufacturer
• Computer proficiency: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and sales tools like D365
• Having a two‑ or four‑wheeler
• Flexible for hybrid working
• Knowledge of electrical contractors on turnkey projects
• Familiarity with state distribution utilities requirements
• Travel as required to meet clients
• Generate enquiries and close orders
• Meet a budget of around 400 MINR from Tamil Nadu & Kerala
• Collect payment from CPs per agreed terms
• Prepare budget for the territory by capturing total available market, offered, and non‑offered market
• Maintain good and healthy customer relationships
• Maintain strong relationships with CPs in the region and motivate them to achieve targets
• Track sales/revenue targets and work toward achieving them; DI and payment collection is the salesperson's responsibility

Qualifications, Experience & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical engineering
• Experience in sales, marketing, or related field
• Minimum 8 years of experience in sales and marketing
• Strong communication skills and IT fluency
• Ability to manage complex projects and multi‑task
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to thrive with minimal guidance, be proactive, and handle uncertainty
• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• High level of self‑motivation and results orientation
• Strong understanding of order management processes and best practices, including booking, pricing, shipment tracking, and customer communication
• Excellent written and verbal communication and customer interaction skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple orders
• Good problem‑solving abilities with a proactive mindset
• Ability to work in a team, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment
• Outstanding customer service skills and focus on building positive relationships
• Strong analytical skills to analyze order data, identify trends, and provide insights

Behavioral Competences

• Methodical approach to work
• Ability to work effectively to meet agreed timescales while planning project activities
• Work independently or within a team
• Well organized and self‑driven with high integrity
• Proactive
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English