PR/120327 | Sales Manager India

Responsible for developing and expanding business opportunities in the Indian automotive market, acquiring new customers, growing existing accounts, and driving long-term sales growth. The role collaborates closely with engineering, operations, quality, and regional sales teams. 

 Responsibilities

• Develop new automotive business opportunities in India.

• Identify and acquire new customers.

• Execute market expansion strategies.

• Match company products and solutions with market needs. 

• Manage Indian territory accounts.

• Maintain and grow existing customer relationships.

• Handle the full sales cycle from prospecting through contract negotiation and project handover.

• Negotiate commercial agreements. 

• Prepare sales forecasts and budgets.

• Track sales performance.

• Report business updates and market intelligence to management. 

• Conduct competitive analysis.

• Monitor automotive trends, technologies, and pricing.

• Provide strategic recommendations to management. 

• Coach and support team members.

• Promote cross-functional collaboration.

• Support organizational policies and employee engagement. 

   

  Candidate Requirements

Bachelor's degree in:

• International Business

• Business Administration

• Business Management

• Or equivalent field 

• Minimum 8 years in sales or sales management within international business.

• At least 5 years in a similar regional role.

• Automotive industry experience required.

• Experience in Thailand, India, China, or Japan preferred.

• Experience with multinational corporations preferred. 

• Strong network with Indian automotive OEMs.

• Strong connections with Tier-1 suppliers.

• Knowledge of Indian procurement markets.

• Track record in new business development and strategic account management.

• Experience in plastics, rubber, polymer, blow molding, or injection molding industries is advantageous.

• Knowledge of automotive quality standards (IATF/ISO-related systems). 

• Native or near-native Hindi (or another major Indian language).

• Strong understanding of Indian culture.

• Fluent English. 

• Leadership and negotiation skills.

• Strategic business development capability.

• Self-driven and entrepreneurial mindset.

• Strong analytical skills.

• Ability to work independently and achieve sales targets. 

• Frequent domestic and international travel.

• Regular travel throughout Asia.