Sales manager jobs in bhubaneswar

Job Description

Job Title: Sales Manager

Department: Sales

Overview:

The Sales Manager is responsible for leading and managing the sales team to achieve sales targets and drive revenue growth. This role involves developing and implementing sales strategies, coaching and mentoring the sales team, and ensuring that the team consistently meets or exceeds sales goals. The Sales Manager plays a critical role in driving the company’s success through effective sales management.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Sales Team Leadership:
   • Recruit, hire, train, and develop a high-performing sales team.
   • Set clear sales targets and performance expectations for the team.
   • Provide ongoing coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback to sales representatives.
   • Motivate and inspire the team to achieve sales goals and objectives.
2. Sales Strategy and Planning:
   • Develop and implement sales strategies and tactics to achieve revenue targets.
   • Analyze market trends, customer needs, and competitive positioning to identify growth opportunities.
   • Collaborate with senior management to define sales goals and objectives.
3. Sales Process Management:
   • Implement and enforce effective sales processes and best practices.
   • Monitor the sales pipeline and ensure timely follow-up on leads and opportunities.
   • Work closely with the sales team to develop and maintain accurate sales forecasts.
4. Customer Relationship Management:
   • Build and maintain strong customer relationships, particularly with key accounts.
   • Assist in resolving customer complaints and issues in a timely and satisfactory manner.
5. Performance Metrics and Reporting:
   • Track and report on sales performance metrics, including sales revenue, conversion rates, and sales team productivity.
   • Prepare regular sales reports for senior management.
6. Budget and Resource Management:
   • Manage the sales department budget effectively.
   • Allocate resources and investments to support sales strategies and initiatives.
7. Product Knowledge:
   • Stay up-to-date on product knowledge and industry trends.
   • Ensure the sales team is well-informed about product features and benefits.
8. Compliance and Ethics:
   • Ensure that the sales team operates in compliance with company policies and ethical standards.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred).
• Proven experience in sales management, preferably in a leadership role.
• Strong understanding of sales techniques, strategies, and best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Leadership and team management abilities.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Results-oriented with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Familiarity with CRM software and sales analytics tools.
• Professional certification in sales or management (e.g., Certified Sales Professional, Certified Sales Manager) is a plus.

Key Competencies:

• Leadership and team-building skills.
• Strategic thinking and planning.
• Strong negotiation and presentation abilities.
• Analytical and data-driven decision-making.
• Adaptability and resilience.
• Customer-focused mindset.
• Ethical conduct and integrity.