Area Sales Manager - Wood Coatings Firm

Job Title: Area Sales Manager - Wood Coatings.

Location: Hyderabad, India.

Region: AP & Telangana.

Department: Sales.

Reports To: Regional Sales Head.

Job Summary:

- The Area Sales Manager will be responsible for driving sales growth and managing the sales operations of wood coatings within the Hyderabad region.

- This role involves building and maintaining strong relationships with distributors, retailers, contractors, and carpenters, as well as developing and executing sales strategies to meet or exceed sales targets.

Key Responsibilities:

Sales Strategy and Execution:

- Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve sales targets in the Hyderabad region.

Client Relationship Management:

- Build and maintain strong relationships with distributors, retailers, contractors, and carpenters.

Market Development:

- Conduct market research to understand customer preferences, competitor activities, and market dynamics specific to wood coatings.

Team Leadership:

- Lead, mentor, and manage a team of sales representatives to achieve area sales goals.

Sales Planning and Forecasting:

- Develop and manage sales forecasts, budgets, and targets for the Hyderabad region.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

- Work closely with the product development, marketing, and logistics teams to ensure product availability and effective promotional strategies.

Customer Service and Support:

- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction by addressing client issues and resolving complaints promptly.

Qualifications & Skills:

- Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.

- An MBA is preferred.

- Experience: 5+ years of experience in sales, with at least 3 years in the wood coatings or related industry.

Skills:

- Strong sales and negotiation skills with a proven track record of achieving sales targets.