Area Sales Manager - Fluid Power

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY: He/She is responsible for the profitable growth of Industrial Replacement market segment in Fluid Power Transmission business side of the company. He/She will be instrumental in increasing the share of wallet with existing customers and win new customers in new end markets. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Determining annual and gross-profit plans by forecasting and developing annual sales quotas customer wise; projecting expected sales volume and profit for existing and new products; analyzing trends and results; establishing pricing strategies; recommending selling prices; monitoring costs, competition, supply, and demand. Meeting marketing and sales financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions. Achieving marketing and sales operational objectives by contributing marketing and sales information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews; preparing and completing action plans; implementing quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; completing audits; identifying trends; determining system improvements; implementing change. Accomplishing marketing and sales objectives by planning, developing, implementing, and evaluating advertising, merchandising, and trade promotion programs; developing field sales action plans. Identifying marketing opportunities by identifying consumer requirements; defining market, competitor's share, and competitor's strengths and weaknesses; forecasting projected business; establishing targeted market share. Improving product marketability and profitability by researching, identifying, and capitalizing on market opportunities; improving product packaging; coordinating new product development. Sustaining rapport with key accounts by making periodic visits; exploring specific needs; anticipating new opportunities. Develop and implement effective sales strategies Lead nationwide sales team members to achieve sales targets Establish productive and professional relationships with key personnel in key distributor and customer accounts Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual sales forecasts Perform research and identify new potential customers and new market opportunities Provide timely and effective solutions aligned with clients' needs Liaise with Marketing and Product Development departments to ensure brand consistency Stay up-to-date with new product launches and ensure sales team members are on board and give timely feedback to internal departments. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: The position reports to the NSM- IRFP Commercial and work with him closely to ensure profitable growth is achieved. QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Graduate / Diploma holder with MBA in Marketing 15-20 years of experience in Industrial Aftermarket, out of which 5 years should be from handling Aftermarket sales on PAN INDIA level. REQUIRED SKILLS: Proven skills in Sales Planning, Meeting Sales Goals, Distributor and Dealer Management & Managing Profitability Leader in customer service professional approach to internal/ external clients Ability to meet deadlines and demonstrates effective time management skills Excellent business ethics and integrity Strong team player, proactively able to step in to support other team members as needed and share knowledge to allow cross training of all functions, builds collaborative relationships. Self-directed and motivated with insight and ideas to motivate sales teams Proven work experience as a National sales manager Experience managing a high performance sales team Knowledge of CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite An ability to understand and analyze sales performance metrics Solid customer service attitude with excellent negotiation skills Strong communication and team management skills Analytical skills with a problem-solving attitude Availability to travel as neede