Assistant Manager - Automotive & Tier 1

Automotive & Tier 1 Robotic Sales Manager

Job Description

Position Title

Assistant Manager - Robotic Sales Automotive & Tier 1

Location

Chennai (South India Base Location)

About KUKA

KUKA is a global automation corporation headquartered in Augsburg, Germany. With approximately 15,000 employees worldwide and annual sales of around 4 billion, KUKA is a leading supplier of intelligent automation solutions.

KUKA offers a comprehensive portfolio ranging from industrial robots and manufacturing cells to fully automated, networked production systems. Our solutions serve a wide range of industries, including automotive, electronics, metal and plastics, consumer goods, ecommerce/retail, and healthcare.

About KUKA India

KUKA India Private Limited is an unlisted private company incorporated on May 25, 2006, and is a wholly owned subsidiary of KUKA AG, Germany. The Indian headquarters is located in Gurugram (Haryana), with the main regional office in Pune, which also houses a training college and infrastructure supporting customers across Western India.

KUKA India has a strong engineering and customer support presence in Chennai, Bengaluru, and Ahmedabad, with plans to establish fullfledged offices in these locations.

KUKA India delivers intelligent automation solutions across multiple industries, offering robots, systems, and fully automated production solutions. The company is also recognized as a Great Place to Work Certified organization, reflecting its commitment to a positive, inclusive, and highperformance work culture.

Website: http://www.kuka.com

Industry: Automation Machinery Manufacturing

Headquarters: Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany

India Headquarters: Gurugram | Other Office: Pune, Chennai & Bengaluru

Job Summary

As a Robotic Sales Manager Automotive & Tier 1, you will be responsible for driving sales and business development of KUKA's advanced robotics and automation solutions within the automotive sector across South India( Tamil Nadu).

This role requires a strong blend of technical knowledge, consultative selling skills, and relationship management. You will work closely with automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and system integrators to identify opportunities, develop valuebased solutions, and manage the complete sales cyclefrom opportunity identification to order closure.

If you are passionate about automation technology and building longterm customer partnerships, this role offers an exciting opportunity to grow with a global technology leader.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Business Development

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within automotive OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and key strategic accounts across South India.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve targets for KUKA robotics and automation solutions.
• Build and maintain strong, longterm relationships with customers by understanding their automation needs and production challenges.
• Conduct customer visits, technical presentations, and product demonstrations to communicate KUKA's value proposition.
• Prepare and present technical and commercial proposals, negotiate contracts, and close orders in alignment with company policies.

Market Intelligence & Strategy

• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and emerging technologies in automotive automation.
• Provide structured feedback to management on customer requirements, market dynamics, and potential product improvements.
• Collaborate with marketing and product teams on targeted campaigns, events, and promotional activities.

Project Coordination

• Coordinate closely with application engineering, project management, and service teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Support customers during project implementation by addressing technical queries and ensuring customer satisfaction.

Reporting & Compliance

• Maintain accurate records of sales activities, customer interactions, and pipeline status using CRM tools.
• Ensure full compliance with company policies, ethical standards, and confidentiality requirements.

Qualification & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, or related discipline).
• Minimum 5+ years of B2B sales experience, preferably in automotive, robotics, or industrial automation.
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to understand and communicate complex automation solutions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationshipbuilding skills.
• Selfdriven, proactive, and resultsoriented mindset.
• Willingness to travel extensively across South India.
• Proficiency in English; knowledge of South Indian languages is an added advantage.

What We Offer

• A professional and collaborative working environment.
• Ethical culture and transparent business practices.
• Opportunities to implement innovative ideas and showcase talent.
• Career growth within a global leader in industrial automation.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Fiveday work week with flexibility as required.
• Reimbursement of travel expenses and leave/holidays as per company and government norms.

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