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Henkel holds leading positions in both industrial and consumer businesses: Our portfolio includes well-known hair care products, laundry detergents, fabric softeners as well as adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings.
Area Sales Manager Gujarat & Rajasthan
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Area Sales Manager Gujarat & Rajasthan
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About this Position
As an Area Sales Manager, you will be responsible for driving sales growth and market expansion within your assigned territory. You will lead a team of sales officers/executives, manage key accounts, and execute strategies to achieve business targets while ensuring customer satisfaction and market competitiveness.
What you´ll do
- Sales Strategy & Execution: Develop and implement effective sales strategies and plans to achieve sales targets and maximize market share within the assigned area.
- Team Management: Recruit, train, and manage a team of Sales officers / executives. Provide ongoing coaching, motivation, and performance management to ensure high levels of productivity and engagement.
- Account Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts and business partners. Identify opportunities for upselling and cross-selling.
- Market Analysis: Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs to identify opportunities and threats. Adjust sales strategies accordingly.
- Reporting & Forecasting: Prepare and present regular sales reports and forecasts to senior management. Track and analyze sales performance and adjust strategies as needed.
- Promotional Activities: Coordinate with marketing teams to implement promotional campaigns, product launches, and in-store events to drive brand awareness and sales.
- Customer Service: Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction by addressing any issues or concerns promptly and professionally.
What makes you a good fit
- 4+ years of experience in FMCG/Consumer Goods/Pharma sales, with at least 2 years in a team-leading role.
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Sales, Marketing, or a related field (MBA preferred).
- Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
- Analytical mindset with strong business acumen.
- Willingness to travel within the assigned area.
Some perks of joining Henkel
- Diverse national and international growth opportunities
- Globally wellbeing standards with health and preventive care programs
- Gender-neutral parental leave for a minimum of 8 weeks
- Employee Share Plan with voluntary investment and Henkel matching shares
- Best-in-class Group Medical Insurance policy covering employee, spouse and up to 2 children
- Competitive accident and term life policies for up to 3 times annual gross salary
- Progressive OPD policy of INR 30,000 for employee, spouse and up to 2 children
At Henkel, we come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe the uniqueness of all our employees is the power in us. Become part of the team and bring your uniqueness to us! We look for a diverse team of individuals who possess different backgrounds, experiences, personalities and mindsets.
JOB ID: 25082637
Job Locations: India, Gujarat, Ahmedabad
Contact information for application-related questions: talent.acquisition@henkel.com
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FAQ
I am interested in several jobs. Can I apply for multiple positions at the same time?
Yes – simply fill out your profile in our online application system. Once your online profile is complete, you can apply for multiple positions.
The job offer is written in English – should I write my application in English as well?
Yes, please. As Henkel is an international company you will be working with colleagues from all over the world and English is our official company language. Generally, the ‘rule’ is: please write the application in the same language as the job ad.
Do I get feedback during the application process about the state of my application?
Each position that we have open with Henkel is unique, and finding the right candidate is important for both the hired candidate as well as for Henkel. We want to make sure that both the candidate and the company are a good fit for each other. We will provide feedback to the candidates throughout the entire process.
Can employees move between business areas and/or to a different country?
Yes, in fact it is an expectation within Henkel that our talent is flexible and mobile. This helps to support the company on a broad, global level.
Our “Triple Two” philosophy promotes this expectation, by allowing you to work in at least two different roles, in two different business areas and two different countries. The reason behind this philosophy is that we believe working in different roles, business units and functions is good for your personal development and improves your understanding of Henkel as a global company.
Here you will get further information on our training programs.
Whom do I contact if I have questions concerning my application?
Our recruiting team will help you with all requests regarding your application. Contact the team here.