Sales Manager Conveying Linear Solutions - IQ/RI/03

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Greetings from iQuest !!

Position: Sales Manager

Reporting to: Head – Automation Module Business, India

 Location: Pune

 Experience

•              10+ years of experience in sales/business development of material handling solutions, conveying systems, linear solutions, or capital equipment.

•              Strong exposure to the Food, FMCG, and Pharma industries.

•              The ideal candidate should have strong relationships and an active network with Plant, Projects, Engineering, Purchase, teams within these organizations.

•              Prior experience engaging with key decision-makers and driving project-based sales for conveying, material handling, packaging, or automation solutions will be highly preferred.  

Educational Qualification

•              B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical or Production Engineering (MBA preferred)

Key Responsibilities

•              Drive PAN India sales and business development for Conveying & Linear Solutions across the Food, Pharma, and FMCG industries.

•              Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve annual business and revenue targets.

•              Identify new business opportunities and build long-term relationships with customers.

•              Manage and mentor the sales team to achieve business objectives.

•              Handle key customer accounts and drive commercial discussions from lead generation to order closure.

•              Prepare sales forecasts, business reports, and performance reviews.

•              Lead project-based sales opportunities for material handling and automation solutions.

•              Understand customer applications and recommend suitable conveying and linear technology solutions.

•              Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth project execution and customer satisfaction.

•              Travel extensively across India to support business development activities.  

Desired Skills

•              Strong sales and business development experience in the Food, FMCG, or Pharma sectors.

•              Proven experience in project sales of conveyors, material handling, packaging, or automation solutions.

•              Excellent customer relationship management and negotiation skills.

•              Strong leadership and team management capabilities.

•              Strategic thinking with a result-oriented approach.