Assistant Manager

Role & responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

1. Sales & Market Development

• Achieve assigned sales and revenue targets for the South India region.
  
• Identify new business opportunities with beverage, food, and pharma companies.
  
• Develop and implement regional sales strategies aligned with company goals.
  
• Maintain an updated sales pipeline and forecast revenue accurately.
  

2. Customer Relationship Management

• Manage and nurture relationships with existing customers and key accounts.
  
• Conduct regular client visits to understand requirements and ensure satisfaction.
  
• Address customer issues promptly and coordinate with internal teams for solutions.
  

3. Channel & Distributor Management

• Appoint, train, and manage distributors or dealers where applicable.
  
• Monitor stock levels, order flow, and payment collections.
  
• Support distributors with marketing materials, technical guidance, and sales support.
  

4. Technical & Product Support

• Work closely with the production and R&D teams to understand product specifications, materials (HDPE, PP, Aluminum, etc.), and customization options.
  
• Provide product presentations and samples to potential clients.
  
• Collect customer feedback for product improvement and innovation.
  

5. Market Intelligence & Reporting

• Track competitor activities, market trends, and customer preferences.
  
• Prepare detailed sales reports, forecasts, and market analyses.
  
• Recommend pricing strategies and promotional plans to enhance competitiveness.
  

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelors degree in

  Mechanical / Chemical / Polymer Engineering

  or

  Business Administration

  .
• MBA in Marketing or Sales (preferred).
  

• 3–6 years of experience in B2B industrial sales

  , preferably in

  packaging, bottle cap, or plastic component manufacturing

  industries.
• Experience dealing with bottlers, beverage companies, or packaging suppliers is highly desirable.
  

Skills & Competencies:

• Strong negotiation and communication skills.
  
• Technical understanding of packaging materials and closure systems.
  
• Excellent relationship management and customer service orientation.
  
• Strong analytical, planning, and reporting abilities.
  
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM tools.
  
• Willingness to travel extensively across South India.
  

Preferred candidate profile