Position : Distributor Business Manager - Industrial Sales
Experience : 5-8 Years
Job Summary :
We are seeking a results-oriented Distributor Business Manager with 5-8 years of experience in B2B Industrial Sales. The ideal candidate will be a strategic leader responsible for developing and growing business through channel partners within a defined geographical territory. You will be held accountable for delivering volume and gross margin targets by executing strategic plans, managing relationships, and ensuring high-quality service delivery. This role requires a proactive and autonomous professional who can effectively work remotely and drive continuous improvement.
Key Planning & Execution :
- Develop and implement a detailed annual territory plan for each account, ensuring alignment with the overall business strategy and relevant OEM partners.
- Execute the prospecting strategy for the territory, including data gathering, competitor analysis, and managing tender / offer processes to ensure long-term growth.
Financial Performance & Account Management :
Deliver on financial performance targets for all accounts within the territory, including volume and gross margin.Proactively manage and optimize all revenues and costs associated with account activity to maximize profitability.Manage and challenge distributors to ensure the implementation of annual plans and delivery of excellent customer service.Relationship & Customer Experience Management :
Manage customer relationships through distributors, identifying critical customer needs and matching them with our value proposition.Conduct regular business reviews with distributors to prove value delivery and reinforce relationships.Drive continuous improvement and efficiency in operations to enhance the overall customer experience and ensure our promises are consistently met.Remote Operations & Communication :
Work remotely and autonomously within the sales territory, using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools like Salsa to manage all aspects of the account relationship.Communicate and manage relationships with internal functions to ensure support requests are acted upon and implemented effectively.Required Skills & Qualifications :
Core Experience :
5-8 years of experience in B2B Industrial Sales.Professional Skills :
Proven ability to develop and execute strategic business and territory plans.Strong prospecting, relationship management, and negotiation skills.Excellent communication, financial management, and analytical abilities.Experience working remotely and autonomously in a sales-driven role.Preferred Skills
Experience with Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools.Familiarity with distributor management and channel sales.Knowledge of standardizing sales offers.(ref : iimjobs.com)