Regional Manager - Channel Sales - Building

Sales Planning, Achievement and Reporting
Meet regional sales financial objectives by forecasting requirements, preparing an annual budget, scheduling expenditures, analysing variances, initiating corrective actions
Develop and implement region specific action plans, establish sales objectives by creating a sales plan and quota for areas in order to maximise revenue growth in all company’s products
Provide recommendations on new distributor appointment and distributor management system
Maintain sales records and track sales by ASMs, BDMs and distributors to effectively analyse the business and individual performance
Channel Development for primary and secondary sales; channel management and expansion
Market Intelligence and Analysis
Maintain up-to-date understanding of industry, evaluate market trends and gather competitive information, technical developments and government regulations that effect target markets and provide updates to Zonal Heads on a periodic basis
Compile and analyse region specific sales figures to derive sales trends and forecasts across products
Activations & Launches
Maintain up-to-date understanding of industry, evaluate market trends and gather competitive information, technical developments and government regulations that effect target markets and provide updates to Zonal Heads on a periodic basis
Compile and analyse region specific sales figures to derive sales trends and forecasts across products
Provide inputs to Regional branding execution manager for devising apt marketing initiatives for the region
Ensure quick turnaround times for implementation of branding/marketing initiatives within the region
Implement region specific trade promotional activities and coordinate for smooth launch of new products
Relationship Management
Establish & maintain contacts with developers, regional industry/influencer bodies and associations, key distributors that lead to sales, follow up on sales leads and develop leads
Oversee influencer management including setting of norms for plumber / architect meets and monitor sales team performance in accordance with set norms
Liaise with major customer accounts and negotiate sales price and discounts in consultation with senior management
Support projects sales by developing relationship with local builders and bringing in new project accounts through distributor networks
Resource management and development
Responsible for the planning, recruitment, direction, organisation, performance appraisal, control and motivation of area sales managers to accomplish specific sales objectives
People Development - Educate and train sales team (self + through corporate sales training) in the areas of selling & communication skills, sales of emerging products and multi-product sales, profitability analysis, presentation skills etc.
Educational Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree
Years/type of experience: 12+ years in sales and marketing roles
Skills/Knowledge:
In-depth knowledge of sales and marketing, systems and methodologies
Ability to lead, motivate and drive teams
Presentation and Communication skills
Ability to build relationships, Managerial skills, Analytical skills, planning ability, Influencing and Negotiation ability,
Ability to drive results
Language: Fluent in English, Hindi and local language

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