Management Trainee - Sales

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Sales (Building Automation Solutions)

Location: Chennai

1. Job Overview

• Responsible for sales and business development of Building Automation Solutions (BAS) & ELV projects.
• Drive revenue growth through client acquisition, relationship management, and technical solution promotion.
• Work closely with clients, consultants, and internal teams to achieve business objectives.

2. Key Responsibilities

Sales & Business Development

• Develop and execute sales strategies for Building Automation Solutions.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in target industries.
• Achieve sales targets and contribute to revenue growth.

Client Engagement

• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Understand client requirements and propose tailored BAS/ELV solutions.
• Conduct product demonstrations, presentations, and negotiations.

Technical & Project Support

• Provide pre-sales and post-sales technical support to clients.
• Possess strong technical knowledge of BAS, HVAC, and ELV systems.
• Coordinate with project and technical teams for smooth execution.

Market Analysis & Reporting

• Monitor competitor activities, market trends, and customer feedback.
• Prepare periodic sales reports and forecasts for management review.
• Suggest improvements to strengthen market positioning.

3. Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Instrumentation / Electronics / Automation / related field.
• 8–10 years’ experience in Sales & Marketing of Building Automation Solutions / ELV / HVAC projects.
• Proven track record of project sales and target achievements.

4. Key Skills (Must-Have)

• Sales & Business Development in Building Automation Solutions / ELV projects
• Technical knowledge of BAS, HVAC, Automation Products
• Client Relationship Management
• Pre-Sales & Post-Sales Support
• Excellent Communication & Presentation skills
• Market Analysis & Negotiation

5. Additional Skills (Good-to-Have)

• Knowledge of emerging automation products and technologies.
• Ability to handle large-scale project sales independently.
• Strong networking with consultants, contractors, and system integrators.

6. Benefits

• Competitive salary with attractive incentives/commissions.
• Health insurance and employee benefits.
• Professional growth and learning opportunities.

1.      Lead Generation & Outreach

• Identify and engage potential clients using Lead generation tools like Apollo and LinkedIn Sales Navigator.
• Plan and execute daily outreach campaigns to build brand visibility and initiate conversations.
• Collaborate with the digital marketing team to generate leads through Social Media platforms.

2.      CRM & Data Management

• Create and automate Sales pipelines and sales life cycle.
• Upload, tag, and segment prospect data in Zoho CRM for streamlined tracking and reporting.
• Monitor inbound leads from website chatbot, form submissions, and incoming calls.

3.      Follow up, Conversion & Client Engagement

• Convert qualified leads into active customers through personalized outreach and follow-ups.
• Implement structured email and call strategies to drive engagement and sales conversion.
• Share weekly performance reports.

4.      Upselling & Network Expansion

• Upsell and cross-sell products to existing clients.
• Expand corporate network via LinkedIn and Meta to promote product offerings and strengthening relationships.
• Track warm leads and initiate timely, strategic follow-ups to maximize conversion potential.

Responsibilities:

• Business Development: Drive revenue generation by implementing effective sales and retention strategies to achieve AUM targets in the territory.
• Operations Management: Oversee and ensure smooth day-to-day operations of the branch, adhering to operational guidelines and compliance standards.
• Recruitment of Frontline Employees: Identify staffing needs, recruit talented individuals, and build a high-performing team of frontline employees.
• Training and Nurturance: Provide training, mentoring, and ongoing support to frontline employees to enhance their skills, product knowledge, and customer service abilities.
• Risk and Audit and Compliance Adherence: Implement risk management protocols, ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations, and conduct periodic audits to maintain a secure and compliant environment. Ensure adherence to regulatory and compliance requirements at all times, maintaining the highest standards of ethical conduct.
• Liaising with Lending Partner Banks: Foster strong relationships with lending partner banks, collaborate on business strategies, and ensure seamless communication and cooperation.
• Cross-Selling of Third-Party Products: Identify opportunities for cross-selling various third-party products to customers, increasing revenue and enhancing the customer experience.
• Building Rupeek Business Partners and DSA Channel: Establish and nurture partnerships with local businesses and develop a robust DSA channel to drive business growth.
• Reporting and Analysis: Prepare regular reports on business performance, monitor key metrics, analyze trends, and make data-driven decisions to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness.

Ideal Persona: 

• Should be a graduate or above in any stream. 
• Minimum 5 years of experience in sales and operations management, with at least 2 years in a team-leading role.
• Candidates from BFSI/Fintech/Telecom would be an ideal fit
• Strong background in the BFSI lending business is highly preferred.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving business growth.

Essential Skills: 

• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a diverse team.
• In-depth knowledge of loan products, lending processes, and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment and adapt to changing market conditions.
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively.
• Ability to do demand generation in the market and build offline channels.
• Should be good at relationship management across various stakeholders (Customer, Channel partner, Internal team, cross functional)
• Local language proficiency and geography knowledge are preferred.

Good communication skills

Computer knowledge

presentable personality

Stock taking and checking

Event planning

Technical Requirement :

- Strong knowledge of Android SDK, different versions of Android, and how to deal with different screen sizes

- Familiarity with RESTful APIs to connect Android applications to back-end services

- Strong knowledge of Android UI design principles, patterns, and best practices

- Experience with offline storage, threading, and performance tuning

- Strong knowledge in SQLite Database

- Experience in designing and developing custom controls for Android.

- Solid foundation in data structures, algorithms, and object orientation design.

- Capabilities to write and execute unit test cases.

- Independent researching, solution finding, analysis and problem solving skills and capabilities.

- Should have a strong knowledge of OOPS and intermediate knowledge of front-end GUI design and development.

- Should have knowledge of Kotlin

- Should have experience in MVC / MVVM Architecture.

- Good in Analytics and Communication

Required Candidate profile

• Create an inspiring team environment with an open communication culture
• Set clear team goals
• Delegate tasks and set deadlines
• Oversee day-to-day operation
• Monitor team performance and report on metrics
• Motivate team members
• Discover training needs and provide coaching
• Listen to team members’ feedback and resolve any issues or conflicts
• Recognize high performance and reward accomplishments
• Encourage creativity and risk-taking
• Suggest and organize team building activities
• Responsible for distributing information to team members and stakeholders
  
• Coordinates operation strategies and activities to ensure the provision of outstanding customer service while adhering to regulatory and company guidelines
  
• Address customer concerns in reference to products, services rendered or employee interactions
  
• Train new employees on company standards and procedures, from how to handle a negative customer experience to how to properly interact with clients