Zonal Sales Manager

Area Sales Manager

Location: Rajasthan

About Us:

At Airtel, we're not just about connecting people; we're about creating experiences that matter. Serving one in every 24 people on the planet, we pride ourselves on innovation, customer-first service, and fostering growth in our teams. If you're ready to step into a role that pushes boundaries and helps shape the future of telecom, we want you!

What's the Role About?

As a Area Sales Manager, you'll play the role of a mini-CEO, driving Airtel's success in your region. You'll lead a high-performing team and work with partners to strengthen our distribution network, boost sales, and exceed targets. Your leadership will directly impact the company's growth and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

- Sales Leadership: Lead and motivate a team of Territory Sales Managers (TSMs) to achieve monthly and annual sales goals.

- Market Expansion: Grow Airtel's footprint by increasing the number of SIM and data-selling outlets in your region.

- Data-Driven Planning: Analyze market trends, competition, and reports to develop actionable sales strategies.

- Team Development: Guide and coach your team to succeed and take on larger responsibilities.

- Partner Management: Build strong relationships with distribution partners to ensure profitability and satisfaction.

- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, customer service, and market communication teams to achieve key business outcomes.

- Stay Competitive: Keep the marketing team updated on competitor activities and market changes.

What You Need to Succeed:

- Experience: 5+ years in telecom, FMCG, or related industries.

- Education: Postgraduate degree in business management (PGDM/MBA).

Skills:

- Strong leadership and team management abilities.

- Analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent collaboration and negotiation skills.

- A result-oriented, entrepreneurial mindset.