Deputy Manager

About the Company

Jaquar Group is a prominent Indian conglomerate established in 1960 that operates in the bathroom and lighting industry headquartered in Manesar and has a presence into 55 countries and growing with manufacturing facilities, subsidiaries, and distribution networks in various countries. Jaquar has grown to become one of the leading manufacturers of premium bathroom fittings, sanitary ware, faucets, showers, wellness products, and lighting solutions.

About the Role

The BD - Architects serves as the Jaquar Group Brand Ambassador within the assigned territory, focusing on creating awareness, education and engaging with top architects, interior designers, lighting designers and consultants. This role aims to establish Jaquar Group as the preferred choice by highlighting the USPs and advantages of Jaquar's Complete Bathing and Lighting Solutions (CBLS). The BDM will build strong relationships with key decision-makers, promote new products, organize special events, and ensure business conversion through strategic follow-ups.

Responsibilities

• Educate architects and key decision-makers on Jaquar Group, including its vision, scale, and association with renowned architects, interior designers, lighting designers and consultants
• Explain the benefits of Jaquar's CBLS to architects and their clients, promoting its USPs and advantages
• Provide complete product information to Architects and key decision makers on each vertical
• Manage and convert CRM architect and interior designer accounts for CBLS in the assigned territory
• Promote new concepts and products to the architect universe in Artize and Jaquar brands
• Conceptualize and execute special events for architects and interior designers
• Follow up with CRM architects within 20 days post-events to drive business conversion
• Conduct a minimum number of assigned business meetings
• Track the status of leads passed on to the frontline sales team and coordinate follow-up actions
• Provide architects with up-to-date information on new product developments, modifications, and significant company achievements

Qualifications

• Education: MBA or equivalent advanced degree
• Experience: Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience in business development with architects and interior designers, particularly in the building material industry

Required Skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Pursuit for knowledge and being absolutely well read on updated developments into construction industry
• Ability to see big picture
• Strong Interpersonal Skills, both with external and internal stakeholders
• Ability to steer results with multiple stakeholders
• Self-Leadership and high on ownership and accountability
• Sense of urgency, prioritisation
• Qualitative and quantitative exploration

Preferred Skills

• Proven experience in business development and groundwork
• Personal contact with A+/A architects in the area
• Expertise in market development and growth
• Ability to create brand presence and visibility
• Experience with concept selling rather than product selling
• Project Management Skills is deemed essential for this role
• Ability to identify and act on leads and cues from various sources
• Strong network-building capabilities
• Effective and consistent follow-up skills
• Deep market understanding and knowledge of competitor mapping