Senior Area Manager - Infrastructure Sales

Posted:
3/3/2026, 10:51:40 AM

Location(s):
Kolkata, West Bengal, India ⋅ West Bengal, India

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Sales & Account Management

Key Responsibilities

1. Opportunity Identification & Solution Selling

  • Identify, track, and convert project leads into full-solution sales opportunities.
  • Promote system-based solution selling by integrating multiple product categories based on project specifications.
  • Engage early with consultants, architects, investors, and contractors to influence technical specifications and tender requirements.
  • Support distribution partners in converting project leads into sales wins.

2. Tender Participation & Negotiation

  • Participate in tender processes, prepare bid submissions, and negotiate pricing and terms.
  • Secure tender wins by driving early product specification and aligning solutions with customer requirements.
  • Coordinate with internal teams to ensure logistical readiness and timely project fulfilment.

3. Customer Relationship & Account Management

  • Build and nurture long-term relationships with key accounts, including senior-level decision-makers and influencers.
  • Manage a portfolio of major or strategic customers within defined territories or industry segments.
  • Ensure customer satisfaction, problem resolution, and continuous engagement throughout the project lifecycle.

4. Technical & Commercial Expertise

  • Demonstrate strong understanding of industrial infrastructure products, system applications, and solution design.
  • Provide technical support and solution presentations to customers and partners.
  • Serve as an internal and external expert on specific products, solutions, or market segments.

5. Territory Planning & Resource Management

  • Develop area-level business plans, including quarterly forecasts, territory strategies, and account plans.
  • Manage resources effectively to maximize sales productivity and market penetration.
  • Lead small teams or guide junior colleagues in complex sales processes, where applicable.

6. Cross-functional Collaboration

  • Collaborate with marketing, application engineering, supply chain, and finance to deliver seamless customer experience.
  • Ensure clear communication of market insights, project updates, and competitive developments to management.

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Business / Industrial Management; MBA preferred.
  • 6–10+ years of experience in Industrial Infrastructure / Project Sales, with strong exposure to consultant, contractor, and project ecosystem management.
  • Proven track record in solution selling, specification influence, and tender management.
  • Experience working with distribution channels is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

Core Competencies

  • Project & Solution Selling
  • Specification Building
  • Tendering & Negotiation
  • Stakeholder Influence (Consultants, Contractors, Architects, Investors)
  • Distribution Collaboration
  • Key Account Management

Behavioral Competencies

  • Strong Communication & Presentation Skills
  • Relationship Building & Customer Focus
  • Problem Solving & Decision Making
  • Market & Commercial Acumen
  • Planning & Self-Management
  • Team Leadership (where required)

Ashirvad

Website: https://ashirvad.com/

Headquarter Location: Jigani, Karnataka, India

Employee Count: 1001-5000

Year Founded: 1998

IPO Status: Private

Industries: Building Material ⋅ Consumer Goods ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Plastics and Rubber Manufacturing ⋅ Sales ⋅ Wholesale