Sales manager

Senior Sales Professionals

Industry Preferred: Automotive, Auto Components, Industrial Automation, Valve Automation, Process Equipment, or Manufacturing Industries

Locations: Pune | Bengaluru | Thane | Panvel | Chhattisgarh

About the Role

We are looking for experienced Sales And Marketing Professionals to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing end-to-end customer projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring successful execution of new product development and customer programs within the Automotive/Industrial Automation domain.

This role requires strong project management capabilities, customer-facing experience, and the ability to deliver projects on time while meeting quality, cost, and delivery objectives.

Key Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end project execution from RFQ/order receipt to production launch and project closure. Act as the primary interface between customers and internal cross-functional teams. Manage project scope, schedules, milestones, risks, and deliverables. Coordinate with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Sales teams. Review customer specifications, technical requirements, and engineering changes. Drive APQP activities, project planning, and new product introduction. Support prototype development, validation, PPAP submissions, and customer approvals. Conduct project review meetings and provide regular status updates to stakeholders. Identify project risks and implement corrective and preventive actions. Ensure compliance with customer requirements and internal Quality Management Systems. Build and maintain strong relationships with OEM customers and internal stakeholders. Mentor team members and contribute to continuous process improvements.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Production, Automobile, Industrial, Electrical, Electronics, or related Engineering discipline. MBA or Project Management certification is an added advantage.

Required Skills

Project Management Program Management OEM Customer Management Project Pursuit / RFQ Management New Product Development (NPD) APQP & PPAP Engineering Change Management (ECR/ECO) Cross-functional Team Management Risk & Stakeholder Management SAP ERP Microsoft Office / MS Project Excellent Communication & Presentation Skill

Preferred Competencies

Strong leadership and decision-making abilities Customer-centric mindset Problem-solving and analytical skills Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment Excellent coordination and stakeholder management skills