Area Sales Manager – Strategic Accounts

Job description

Role Purpose/ Overview -The role is to drive sales growth and achieve revenue targets in a specific region. This includes developing sales strategies, leading a high-performing team and building strong relationships with new and existing clients. It also involves monitoring market trends, ensuring efficient operations, and achieving sales targets to contribute to the company’s overall growth. Key Accountability Areas - Sales Target Achievement & Growth: Meet or exceed quarterly and annual sales targets; Drive revenue growth and expand market share in the zone. Team Leadership & Development: Lead and mentor the sales team to achieve objectives; Provide training and development to improve team performance. Business Development & Client Acquisition: Identify and acquire new clients to grow the Business: Expand the existing client base. Customer Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients; Ensure customer satisfaction and retention. Sales Strategy Execution: Develop and implement sales strategies aligned with the company's goals; adjust strategies based on market trends. Sales Forecasting & Reporting: Track sales performance and provide regular reports; Use Data to improve sales outcomes. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with operations, Customer Service, and finance teams to align goals and improve sales. Compliance & Ethics: Ensure all sales activities comply with internal policies and ethical standards. Digital Transformation: Adopt digital tools to enhance sales efficiency and performance. Reports to: Regional Sales Head No of Reportees:5+ Location: Vadodara Qualification -Bachelor's degree in business administration, Marketing, Sales Logistics, or any related field. A master's degree in business administration in Sales and Marketing is an advantage Work Experience: Overall 8+ Years of experience in sales, with at least 2 years in a leadership role managing Technical / Functional Competencies: • Leadership and team management experience • Strong communication and negotiation skills • Proficiency in CRM systems and sales forecasting tools • Market analysis and competitor intelligence abilities • P&L management and financial acumen • Understanding of digital tools for sales automation and performance tracking Sales • Tools & SRM Proficiency, Data Analysis & Reporting, Sales forecasting & Pipeline • Management, Market Analysis, Financial Acumen, Operational & Logistics • understanding Behavioral Competencies: • Strong Leadership and Team Building, • Strong communication skills to articulate sales goals, strategies, and expectations clearly, • Problem Solving and Decision Making, Adaptability & Resilience, Goal Oriented, Customer Centric Mindset, • Negotiation & Persuasion.