Assistant | Deputy Sales Manager

Company DescriptionSika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding sealing damping reinforcing and protecting in the building sector and manufacturing industry Sika has subsidiaries in 104 countries manufactures in 400 factories and develops innovative technologies for customers around the world that facilitate the sustainable transformation of the construction and manufacturing industries With more than 33 000 employees the company generated annual sales of CHF 11 2 billion in 2023 Sika In IndiaIn India the company started its operations in 1985 and was known as Qualcrete India Limited In 1987 Qualcrete India Limited forged an alliance with Sika AG Switzerland and was renamed as Sika Qualcrete Limited In 2002 Sika AG Switzerland acquired 100 stake in the company and since then the company has been rechristened as Sika India Pvt Ltd a wholly owned subsidiary of Sika AG Sika Automotive Industry Business delivers innovative solutions to the worlds leading manufacturers and service providers in automotive OEM commercial vehicles automotive aftermarket marine vessels renewable energy sandwich panels industrial equipment HVAC home and commercial appliances modular building facades and fenestration Sika India services direct customers and distributors and stay close to them via the central sales marketing office in Pune and a pan India sales team presence Overview An inspired self-starter and able to drive sales growth Ultimately a top-notch sales executive should be able to build rapport with customers and close sales Promoting new products and any special deals Advising customers about delivery schedules and after-sales service Recording orders and sending details to the sales office Giving feedback on sales trends Key Responsibilities To fulfil and achieve distribution and sales objectives for key brands in the on-trade channel by successful implementation of sales strategies and plans To ensure full compliance of sales price management promotion and merchandising Distribution To ensure distribution objectives for specific SKUs are achieved as per sales plan Focus on driving sales in Hardware Paints Cement Sanitary channels To ensure a high standard of presence and merchandising for key products in the trade To ensure target price levels for both trade and consumers are implemented Promotions Identify target outlets negotiate and implement promotional activities at the highest possible standard Feedback and evaluation of results for sales and marketing managements review Control To recommend appropriate level of credit and duration to trade accounts as per standard policies and procedures To ensure collection through pro-active evaluation and management of receivables in order to achieve collection target as set by sales management Trade Relationships Develop and maintain amiable win-win relationship with the Distributors Sub Distributors PoS Manage and improve performance of assigned trade accounts Sales Management To achieve the following core KPIs Monthly sales target volume Increase point of sales PoS Provide timely and accurate information for the updating of Salesforce com Evaluate outlet date call targets and trade information on regular basis to drive improvement on sales efficiency QualificationsGraduate MBA Sales Marketing with professional experience of minimum 4 years in relevant industry Knowledge of Sales Marketing mainly in Paints or adhesives or similar industries retail channel is must Skills Graduate in any stream MBA Sales marketing 4 years of sales experience in FMCG companies Building materials such as CC Paint Cement etc Experience Construction Chemicals would be preferred Good in English local language Excellent interpersonal skills and an outgoing personality Possess an analytical and logical thinking process Disciplined approach to management of people and work Computer skills - MS office CRM Ability to work under pressure to deliver target within tight deadlines Creative problem solving Strong team player Additional Information