Senior Manager - Technical Sales (CMO)

8 - 14 years

20 - 25 Lacs

Posted:14 hours ago| Platform: Naukri logo

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Senior Manager - Technical Sales (CMO)
Key Roles & Responsibilities:

1. Customer Engagement & Solution Selling

  • Understand customer applications, processes, and technical challenges.
  • Recommend appropriate products/solutions based on technical fit and performance.
  • Conduct technical discussions, presentations, and product demonstrations.
  • Support customers in trials, evaluations, and product optimization.

2. Sales & Business Development
  • Identify new business opportunities and target accounts.
  • Prepare and present techno-commercial proposals.
  • Negotiate pricing, contracts, and supply terms within defined authority.
  • Achieve assigned sales targets (volume, revenue, margin).

3. Technical Support & Troubleshooting
  • Provide pre-sales and post-sales technical support.
  • Assist customers with product selection, usage guidelines, and problem resolution.
  • Coordinate with R&D, production, and quality teams for issue resolution.

4. Market & Competitive Intelligence
  • Monitor market trends, competitor products, and customer feedback.
  • Share insights with internal teams to support product improvement and innovation.
  • Identify unmet customer needs and application gaps.

5. Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Act as the interface between customers and internal teams (R&D, QA, Supply Chain).
  • Support new product introductions and technical transfers at customer sites.
  • Ensure smooth order execution and timely communication.

6. Relationship Management
  • Build long-term relationships with key decision-makers and influencers.
  • Drive customer satisfaction, retention, and repeat business.
  • Handle customer complaints professionally and proactively.

7. Documentation & Reporting
  • Maintain sales forecasts, CRM updates, and activity reports.
  • Document customer requirements, trial results, and technical feedback.

Required Qualification
1. Educational Qualifications
  • Bachelor s degree in Engineering / Science / Technology (e.g., Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical, Biotechnology, Chemistry, etc.)
  • MBA or PG Diploma in Marketing / Sales - preferred but not mandatory.

2. Experience

  • 8-14 years of experience in technical sales, application engineering, or customer-facing technical roles.
  • Experience in B2B / industrial / specialty chemicals / engineering products is highly desirable.

Key Skills & Competencies

1.

Technical Skills
  • Strong understanding of products, applications, and customer processes.
  • Ability to translate technical features into customer value and benefits.
  • Capability to analyze data, trials, and performance results.

2. Sales & Commercial Skills
  • Consultative selling and negotiation skills.
  • Pricing, margin, and contract understanding.
  • Ability to manage sales pipelines and close deals.

3. Communication Skills
  • Clear verbal and written communication.
  • Ability to present complex technical concepts simply.
  • Confident interaction with customers, from operators to senior management.

4. Behavioral & Personal Attributes
  • Customer-focused mindset.
  • Problem-solving and analytical thinking.
  • High ownership, resilience, and result orientation.
  • Willingness to travel and work in field-based roles.

Preferred Certifications / Additional Qualifications (Optional)
  • Sales or marketing certifications.
  • Industry-specific certifications (e.g., Six Sigma, product/application training).
  • CRM tools (Salesforce, SAP, etc.).

Perks & Benefits
  • Corporate Uber and MMT access for travel, Sodexo food card
  • Insurance Benefits - coverage for 5 members of family up to 5 lakhs
  • Monthly outing and engagement
  • Official corporate dinner and party/trips
  • Parental support - Maternity benefit, parental benefit program, Day-care support program.
  • Wellness Program - Employee Assistance Program, Onsite Medical Center, Emergency Support System, online doctor consultation.
  • Mobility Benefits - Relocation Benefits, Transfer Support Policy, Travel policy
  • Retirement Benefits - Employee PF contribution, Flexible PF contribution.
  • Other Benefits - Car Lease, Salary Advance policy.

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