Area Sales Manager (Industrial Lubricants)

As a qualified candidate for the position in Ludhiana/Chandigarh, Punjab, your role will involve managing direct sales to the industry with a primary focus on technical knowledge of Industrial Lubricants and its applications. You should hold a B. Tech (Mechanical) degree, and having an MBA will be an added advantage. With a minimum of 5 years of sales and business development experience, you will be responsible for achieving sales targets, fixing distributor targets, and conducting secondary sales in industries through distributor teams. Your key responsibilities will include developing direct industry sales in the assigned area, identifying new business opportunities and partnerships to enhance the company's market presence, and implementing strategic business development plans aligned with the organization's objectives. A crucial part of your role will involve conducting surveys to identify the industrial customer base, meeting with potential clients to finalize agreements, and utilizing your technical knowledge of Industrial Applications and Industrial Lubricants, specifically Soluble Cutting Oils. Additionally, you should be proficient in using MS Office tools, possess excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills, demonstrate strong persuasive and negotiation abilities, and have a deep understanding of client needs to propose suitable solutions. Being self-motivated, target-driven, and capable of working independently are essential qualities for success in this role, along with strong organizational and time management skills. The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive salary, opportunities for professional growth and development, and a positive and dynamic work environment. Key skills required for this role include complaint handling, market evaluation, technical knowledge, business development, negotiation abilities, direct sales, MS Office proficiency, and effective time management.,