Qualifications:

- Must possess a passion for sales with strong direct sales skills. Extremely comfortable dealing at senior levels.

- Excellent communications skills: Must have experience drafting and presenting effective proposals (good Knowledge of English and Local Language must)

- Responsible and resourceful manager who operates effectively without supervision

- Project Sales Background: Must bring strong negotiating skills and ability to close.

- Preferably from the Building Material Industry [cladding industry, fastener industry, electrical fittings, paints(decorative), tiles, sanitary ware CP fittings, special bath appliances like Jacuzzi,Glass like, interior products like carpets, fabric etc]

- Good contacts and strong rapport with Architects and builders. Should- ve been interacting with them in their current jobs.

- Must be Pro Active and willing to take initiative.

- Should have handled/executed at least a couple of sizeable projects.

Job Responsibilities:

- Build and manage a sales force

- Market mapping and Scouting for projects

- To keep abreast with project progress in their regions.

- To ensure specification of our brand by architects.

- To ensure brand presence and visibility in their locations.

- Will be responsible for overall sales and related activity.

- Competitor activity/market development related reporting

Further Clarifications:

- Candidates from cement, steel industry to be avoided

- Project sales experience preferred

- Channel sales or trade (dealers & sub-dealers) only an add on

- Ensure no gaps in candidate's resume between jobs etc

- Good candidates even if on 3rd party rolls acceptable

- Male candidates preferred but female candidates with relevant experience okay

Geographical locations of the candidates:

Eg. For Chennai location we need a local Chennai candidate and not someone from outside Chennai but within the state of Tamil Nadu. Local topographical knowledge is crucial. A native of Chennai who has worked in Chennai during his past work experience & is currently posted in a different city, wanting a transfer back to Chennai, is acceptable. Ensure their last work experience in Chennai is not more than 3 yrs ago.

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