General Manager – Andhra Pradesh & Tamil Nadu Sales (Tiles and Ceramics)

15 years

40 - 50 Lacs

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Job Description

About The Company

The leading manufacturer of tiles, bathware, and sanitaryware with a global presence. The company has 15 manufacturing facilities and generates revenue of over Rs. 1500 Crores. The company is in the midst of a transformation journey towards becoming an IPO-ready enterprise focused on growth, innovation, and operational excellence.

Position Title:

General Manager – Sales (Andhra Pradesh & Tamil Nadu)

Department:

Sales – Domestic Business

Location:

Vijayawada or Chennai (flexible based on candidate location)

Reports To:

Director– Sales (South Zone)

Team Structure:

Senior RSMs, ASMs, and Sales Executives in each state

Industry Preference:

Mandatory – Tiles / Ceramics / Building Materials

Role Summary

This role will lead all sales and distribution functions across

Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu

, including P&L ownership, team leadership, and strategic market development. The incumbent must have

extensive experience in the Tiles or Ceramics Industry

and strong local market knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

  • Sales Strategy & Execution:
    • Drive top-line sales and market share growth across dealer, distributor, and project segments
    • Design and execute go-to-market strategies tailored for AP & TN markets
    • Ensure primary and secondary sales target achievement across product categories
  • Channel Development:
    • Strengthen dealer-distributor-retail network across all key cities and towns
    • Conduct dealer meets, trade schemes, and on-ground activations to build loyalty and engagement
    • Improve channel health by tracking sell-out, credit cycle, and relationship depth
  • P&L and Operational Ownership:
    • Full responsibility for regional P&L, margins, receivables, collections, and working capital
    • Lead monthly forecasting, target setting, pricing, and discount strategy aligned with HO
    • Collaborate with Accounts, SCM, and Operations for order fulfillment and profitability improvement
  • Team Leadership:
    • Manage a strong field team – Sr. RSMs, ASMs, and Sales Executives
    • Build a performance-driven culture with regular reviews, market visits, and development plans
    • Recruit, train, and retain top sales talent across both states
  • Market Insights & Brand Positioning:
    • Monitor competitor activity, product launches, pricing trends, and channel dynamics
    • Collaborate with marketing for showroom visibility, product positioning, and local promotions
    • Represent the company in dealer conferences, regional exhibitions, and trade events

Candidate Profile

  • Experience: Minimum 15 years in Sales with at least 5 years in a regional leadership role in Tiles/Ceramics/Building Materials
  • Geographical Expertise: Deep understanding of Andhra Pradesh and Tamil Nadu markets
  • Team Management: Proven ability to lead large sales teams and deliver business results
  • Education: Graduate required; MBA/PGDM in Sales/Marketing preferred
  • Languages: Working knowledge of Telugu/Tamil is a strong advantage

Compensation

The

maximum total CTC for this role is ₹50 Lakhs per annum

, commensurate with the candidate’s experience, industry fit, and strategic capabilities. Performance-based incentives may be structured additionally for the right candidate.Skills: market insights,operational excellence,budgeting & forecasting,market development,building materials,tiles,relationship management,channel development,sales,ceramics,sales channel development,sales strategy,mentoring,negotiation,p&l management,leadership + management,team leadership

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