Area Sales Manager

Company Description

Established in 1975, Paragon Footwear is a leading name in the Indian footwear industry, producing approximately 400,000 pairs daily across in-house and outsourced facilities. Known for its quality and durability, Paragon offers a broad range of products, including rubber, PU, PVC, EVA, and TPR footwear, catering to millions of customers nationwide. The company operates through an extensive distribution network with 18 depots and over 450 distributors ensuring swift nationwide availability. Paragon’s in-house design team consistently develops innovative products to meet market trends. With ISO-9001 and ISO-14001 certified manufacturing facilities, Paragon holds the distinction of being No. 1 in the organized rubber footwear sector in India.

Role Description

This is a full-time, on-site role for an Area Sales Manager, based in Vijayawada. The selected candidate will manage and oversee the regional sales team, develop and execute sales strategies, and build relationships with distributors and retail shopkeepers within the assigned territory. Responsibilities will include supervising sales targets, analyzing market trends, identifying opportunities for business growth, and ensuring exceptional customer service. Monitoring sales performance and providing training to the sales team will also be part of daily operations.

Qualifications

• Proven skills in Sales, Business Development, and achieving regional or territory sales targets
• Strong networking, relationship management, and communication capabilities
• Candidates working in Footwear field will have additional weightage
• Proficiency in market analysis, sales forecasting, and strategic planning
• Proven team management, leadership, and coaching abilities
• Familiarity with footwear or retail industry will be an added advantage
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field preferred
• Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned territory and work on-site