Job Description

JOB TITLE: Area Sales Manager, Madurai

Knauf stands for opportunity We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the Knauf India could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

Knauf India is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. We have a 17+ year heritage in GYPSUM manufacturing and have big plans for the future. Our global reach in 90 countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world. We are now looking for another team mate to join us in Madurai as Area Sales Manager.

Can you say ‘yes’?

Do you treat your colleagues with respect?

Do you always have the customer in mind?

Do you act with future generations in mind?

Do you like to seek out opportunities to grow and develop?

Do you have a proven track record of delivering results?

What you’ll be doing:

1. Develop and manage distribution channels to achieve business objectives.

2. Build and maintain strong relationships with channel partners to drive sales and ensure smooth operations.

3. Monitor and analyze channel performance to identify areas for improvement.

4. Manage and grow the current business portfolio of INR 10 crore+ annually.

5. Identify new opportunities to expand market share and revenue.

6. Work closely with architects, contractors, and other stakeholders to ensure product specifications are met.

7. Provide technical support and guidance to clients as needed
   

What we’d love for you to have:

We are interested in you as a person: your attitude, behaviors and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you. If you have experience in the following areas – this is an added advantage:

1. B. Tech/Graduate & MBA (Mandatory).

2. Experience of 3 – 5 years is mandatory

3. Strong understanding of channel management and business development.

4. Moderate communication skills to effectively interact with stakeholders.

5. Experience in the building materials industry.

6. Ability to work independently without team management responsibilities.

7. Analytical mindset to track and improve channel performance.

8. Candidates with prior knowledge or experience in gypsum products will have an edge.

9. Travel extensively (15 days per month) to meet clients, channel partners, and stakeholders.

We’ll provide:

• A competitive salary

• Benefits

What happens next?

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