Area Sales Manager Drone Solutions and Agri Machinery Sales in Tamil Nadu

About Marut

Marut Drones is India's leading Industrial Drone Manufacturer based in Hyderabad. Known for our powerful and innovative drones, we have developed popular models like Agricopter for precision agriculture, Hepicopter for longrange deliveries, Seed copter for afforestation, and Marut ZAP for mosquito eradication and disease prediction. Marut Drones has been recognized with numerous prestigious awards for its innovation and contributions to various sectors. These accolades include the FICCI Award for Sustainable Agriculture, the Telangana State Industries Award 2022 for Best Startup, the NASSCOM Emerging Technology Award for Drones and AI, and the South India Business Award. These awards highlight the company's commitment to excellence, sustainability, and its transformative impact across industries. 

Job Description

Marut is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Sales Manager to lead our sales team and drive business growth. The ideal candidate will be responsible for building strong client relationships, achieving sales targets, and expanding our distribution network. With a focus on strategic planning, team management, and performance monitoring, you will play a crucial role in enhancing our market presence and ensuring the success of our sales operations. 

Key Responsibilities

• Arrange sales visits with prospective clients and stakeholders

• Conduct product demonstrations and technical presentations

• Maintain accurate sales and performance records

• Participate in trade exhibitions, conferences, and industry events

• Negotiate sales contracts and design customized packages

• Achieve sales targets and monitor team KPIs

• Plan and execute daily/monthly sales activities for Sales Officers

• Monitor lead generation, customer meetings, follow-ups, and closures

• Develop new dealers and distributors while managing existing networks

• Oversee general administration and team management

• Expand customer base using new sales strategies and market insights

• Track and review daily sales calls, follow-ups, and conversions

Knowledge and Skill Required

• Excellent sales skills with a proven track record of achieving sales targets and managing dealer and distributor networks.

• Experience in institutional drone sales is a plus, but not required.

• Strong understanding of the region and surrounding areas where dealers and customers for Marut Agri Drones can be identified.

• Ability to work independently as well as a team player.

• Strong communication and presentation skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.

• Strong communication, managerial, analytical, and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• BE / B-Tech and/or MBA with Marketing / PG Diploma in Sales and Marketing.

• 5–8 years of experience, with a minimum of 3 years working as an Area Sales Manager or Territory Sales Manager.

• Proactive and result-oriented.

• Able to communicate extremely well and relate to all levels in the organization.

• Team player.

• Preferred industries: Channel development, Agri tractors, farm machinery.

Compensation

Competitive, and open for discussion.