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Vice President of Sales

Vice President of Sales

ConfidentialIndia
30+ days ago
Job description

Position Summary

The VP of Sales will serve as the foundational sales leader for Brand during this critical early-stage growth phase. This executive-level position demands a experienced sales leader with deep understanding of B2B industrial markets, particularly welding equipment and consumables, who can build revenue generation systems from the ground up.

Key Responsibilities

Revenue Foundation & Early-Stage Growth

  • Develop and execute foundational sales strategies to achieve revenue targets
  • Establish market presence and brand recognition in heavy industry verticals, including fabrication, shipbuilding, structural steel, oil & gas, and infrastructure
  • Build sustainable sales processes, CRM systems, and pipeline management from startup phase
  • Drive customer acquisition focusing on securing 25–40 key accounts in the first 18 months

Team Building & Startup Leadership

  • Build a lean, high-performing sales team starting with 3–5 core sales professionals, scaling to 8–12 by end of Year 2
  • Recruit sales talent with welding industry expertise and proven track records in startup or early-stage B2B industrial environments
  • Develop comprehensive onboarding and training programs focusing on FCAW technical knowledge and consultative selling methodologies
  • Establish performance-driven culture with clear KPIs and growth-stage appropriate incentive structures
  • Market Development & Customer Relations

  • Identify and penetrate key market segments, establishing Brand as a credible alternative to established welding consumable suppliers
  • Lead customer education initiatives positioning Brand as the technical authority in flux cored wire applications
  • Cultivate strategic relationships with early adopters and reference customers in heavy engineering and fabrication sectors
  • Spearhead participation in industry trade shows and technical conferences to build brand visibility and generate leads
  • Startup Operations & Strategic Execution

  • Work closely with MD and founding team to refine go-to-market strategy and product positioning based on market feedback
  • Establish distributor and channel partner relationships to accelerate market penetration
  • Drive product-market fit validation through direct customer engagement and feedback loops
  • Implement data-driven sales analytics to optimize conversion rates and customer acquisition costs
  • Required Qualifications

    Education & Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or related field; MBA preferred
  • Minimum 12+ years of progressive B2B sales experience with at least 5–7 years in senior sales roles
  • Proven startup or early-stage company experience, preferably in manufacturing, industrial equipment, or welding consumables
  • Track record of building sales organizations from early stages and achieving first ₹50+ million revenue milestones
  • Technical & Industry Expertise

  • Deep understanding of welding processes, particularly FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, and related consumables
  • Knowledge of AWS welding standards, certifications, and industry best practices
  • Familiarity with heavy industry applications including structural steel, shipbuilding, oil & gas, and infrastructure projects
  • Understanding of metallurgy, weld quality parameters, and performance metrics relevant to industrial applications
  • Startup Leadership & Business Acumen

  • Demonstrated success in building sales functions from ground zero in competitive B2B markets
  • Experience managing early-stage sales cycles with 3–12 month decision timeframes in industrial sectors
  • Proven ability to develop and execute go-to-market strategies for technical products in startup environments
  • Strong financial acumen including revenue modeling, budget management, and pricing strategy development appropriate for early-stage companies
  • Essential Skills & Competencies

    Entrepreneurial Sales Leadership

  • Exceptional ability to build and motivate small, agile sales teams in resource-constrained environments
  • Advanced relationship-building skills with ability to establish credibility quickly with industrial customers
  • Strategic thinking combined with hands-on execution capabilities essential for startup environments
  • Data-driven decision making using sales metrics, customer feedback, and market intelligence
  • Communication & Market Development

  • Outstanding verbal and written communication skills in English and Hindi; regional language proficiency advantageous
  • Executive-level presentation skills for technical audiences, industry forums, and potential investors
  • Ability to translate complex technical benefits into compelling business value propositions for early adopters
  • Strong networking capabilities to quickly establish presence in welding and heavy engineering communities
  • Market Knowledge

  • Understanding of Indian manufacturing landscape and heavy industry growth patterns
  • Awareness of welding consumables market dynamics, competitive positioning, and emerging opportunities
  • Knowledge of startup funding cycles, investor expectations, and scalable business model development
  • Skills Required

    pipeline management , Fcaw, Smaw, sales analytics, GMAW, Crm Systems

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