Marut Drones

State Sales Manager Marut Drones

Marut Drones is Indias premier industrial drone manufacturer, revolutionizing the future of precision agriculture and public health through cutting-edge aerial solutions. Headquartered in Hyderabad, Marut has pioneered industry-leading drone platforms including Agricopter (for precision spraying), Hepicopter (for medical logistics), SeedCopter (for automated afforestation), and Marut ZAP (for vector control and disease prevention).

Recognized with national accolades such as the FICCI Award for Sustainable Agriculture, NASSCOM Emerging Tech Award, and the Telangana State Industry Award for Best Startup, Marut continues to push the boundaries of technology, sustainability, and impact across rural and urban Overview:

Marut Drones is seeking a visionary State Sales Manager to spearhead our commercial operations in Tamil Nadu. This is a high-impact, leadership role for a seasoned professional with a proven track record in agri-tech or farm mechanization sales. The role demands strategic market development, government liaison, distributor network expansion, and cross-functional collaboration to establish Marut's dominance in drone-enabled agricultural Responsibilities:Sales Strategy & Execution:

- Develop and execute robust state-level sales strategies aligned with Maruts growth objectives.

- Own the P&L responsibility for the state; drive revenue targets, sales forecasting, and performance metrics.

- Penetrate new geographies and unlock opportunities in large-scale drone adoption across public and private agricultural & Channel Development:- Establish and nurture strategic relationships with:

- State agriculture and horticulture departments

- Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)

- Agri-input dealers and distributors

- Government procurement bodies and agri-cooperatives

- Lead awareness, adoption, and deployment of drone solutions for precision spraying, mapping, and Leadership & Operational Management:- Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing field sales and pre-sales team across Tamil Nadu.

- Drive performance through structured KPIs, field enablement, and continuous training.

- Champion a culture of accountability, customer success, and operational Intelligence & Competitive Positioning:- Monitor competitor strategies, market dynamics, and farmer sentiment to influence go-to-market refinements.

- Deliver actionable insights to the product, R&D, and marketing teams to evolve offerings.

Brand Advocacy & Institutional Representation:

- Represent Marut in government presentations, agri-tech expos, industry forums, and stakeholder summits.

- Promote Marut's vision for precision farming and sustainable agriculture at the policy and grassroots Bachelors degree in Agriculture, Agri-Business, Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

- MBA in Sales/Marketing or PG Diploma in Agri-Marketing 8 to 12 years of progressive experience in sales, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.

- Demonstrated success in selling farm machinery, agri-equipment, drones, or related agri-tech solutions.

- Deep-rooted understanding of Tamil Nadus agri-input ecosystem, including government agencies, distribution networks, and end-user Strong business acumen with the ability to craft and execute high-level sales strategies.

- Fluency in Tamil and English is mandatory; Hindi is an added advantage.

- Proficiency in CRM tools, data-driven decision-making, and field performance analytics.

- Willingness to travel extensively (6070%) within the state. (ref:iimjobs.com)

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