Overview
Job Title: Inside Sales Team Leader
Location: Pune
Previous Experience: 3-4 years of experience in leading Inside sales, account management, or business development.
Shift Timings: 6:00 PM to 3:00 AM / 8:00 PM to 5:00 AM - Should be willing to work from the office. Willingness to work from office and stretch when business requires.
Responsibilities
- Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Inside Sales Associates, ensuring they meet sales targets, maintain strong customer relationships, and adhere to company standards.
- Set clear expectations for team performance, implementing corrective actions and training initiatives to drive both individual and team success.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performing culture, providing regular feedback, coaching, and mentoring.
- Conduct performance evaluations and identify growth opportunities for team members through structured development programs.
- Lead and execute sales campaigns within the assigned region, collaborating with the team to implement strategies that drive revenue and growth.
- Oversee and support the team in managing assigned accounts, ensuring that each account is touched quarterly for relationship-building and account growth.
- Ensure proper follow-up and management of Accounts Receivable (AR) due on accounts, coordinating with the finance team to resolve payment issues promptly.
- Act as the key liaison between the inside sales team, branches, and field representatives, ensuring alignment of sales strategies and optimizing customer engagement.
- Guide the team to provide exceptional service, foster long-term relationships with customers, and proactively address evolving needs. Ability to handle customer escalations and resolve conflicts in a calm, professional manner.
- Analyze lost sales or account closures, identify key reasons for losses, and implement corrective actions to improve retention, reduce churn, and enhance conversion rates.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, introduce best practices, and ensure the execution of sales strategies to achieve team and organizational goals.
- Actively engage in cross-functional projects that contribute to team performance improvements and alignment with business objectives.
- Ensure accurate tracking of sales activities, customer interactions, and team progress through CRM tools, providing regular updates and performance reports to leadership.
- Demonstrate a strong understanding of the technical aspects of products/services and communicate them effectively to customers. Collaborate with technical teams for product demonstrations, customized solutions, and resolving complex customer queries.
- Address challenges with strong problem-solving skills and provide actionable solutions for the team and customers.
Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in sales or a related field.
- Proven experience in inside sales, account management, or business development.
- Strong leadership and team management skills, with the ability to coach and motivate a diverse team.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate effectively.
- Ability to drive and manage sales campaigns, aligning with overall business objectives.
- Experience in performance management, including identifying areas of improvement and implementing corrective actions.
- Proficiency in CRM software and MS Office.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
- Strong problem-solving abilities and a customer-focused mindset.
- Knowledge of environmental science and waste management is a plus.
- Strong technical sales skills and understanding of the products/services being sold.
- High integrity, strong work ethic, and results-driven approach.
Seniority level
Employment type
Job function
- Sales and Business Development
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