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Category Head-Exports (Standby),Middle East/ Africa- Kolkata

5 - 10 years

15 - 20 Lacs

Posted:23 hours ago| Platform: Naukri logo

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Position Overview:

Category Head

Key Responsibilities:

  • Strategic Market Development:

    • Develop and execute sales strategies for the Reserve Power battery segment (including Inverter, Solar, Telecom, UPS, Data Center, and Industrial Backup) in international markets.
    • Identify new business opportunities and lead market entry strategies for untapped geographies.
  • Revenue Growth & P&L Management:

    • Own and drive the annual sales targets, profitability, and market share goals for assigned regions.
    • Monitor key sales KPIs and market intelligence to ensure competitive positioning.
  • Channel & Partner Management:

    • Build and manage distributor/dealer networks, OEM relationships, and large institutional clients.
    • Evaluate and onboard new partners; ensure alignment with brand, pricing, and performance expectations.
  • Customer Engagement:

    • Maintain high-level relationships with Channel Partners, Distributors, key accounts, government bodies, and EPC players.
    • Provide technical and commercial support for major bids and contracts.
  • Team Leadership & Cross-functional Coordination:

    • Lead and mentor a team of managers; collaborate with product, supply chain, finance, and service teams to ensure timely delivery and customer satisfaction.
  • Product and Market Intelligence:

    • Provide feedback to R&D/product teams on market trends, competitive landscape, and customer needs to influence product roadmaps.

Key Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree in Engineering (Mechanical) or equivalent; MBA preferred.
  • 10+ years of relevant International sales experience, with a minimum of 5 years in the Standby/Reserve Power battery industry or related sectors (energy storage, power & industrial backup).
  • Strong understanding of the Middle East, Africa, and emerging market business dynamics.
  • Proven leadership in driving international sales, managing multi-country distributor networks, and closing high-value deals.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
  • Willingness to travel extensively across international markets.

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