JD: Sales Executive - TLR Location: Solapur Job Purpose: <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> Meeting the territory’s sales (both volume & value) and collection targets.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif"> Form the vital link between the Company & its customers.</li> </ul> Principal Accountabilities: Meeting the territory’s sales & collection targets: <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Breaking down zone targets into customer targets at the start of the month</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Visiting the customers as per the travel plan</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Booking orders when visiting the customers</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Checking stocks at customers place to confirm orders to be booked</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Providing order status information to customers</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Collecting cheques/DDs for collections</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Ensuring that customers pay as per pay term, hence, track payments on customer visits</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Sell complete product range</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Upgrade customers to premium product</li> </ul> Creating a demand for the company’s products: <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Engaging with buying houses personnel for product specification</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Visiting the merchandisers, production team along with the regular purchase managers</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Carrying the product promotion materials and making it available for the key decision makers</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Organizing for product presentations and seminars</li> </ul> Retaining existing customers: <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Regular visitations as per the travel plan</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Attending to customer queries promptly</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Ensuring supplies in time</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Liaising with office to address administration issues like credit/debit notes, shipment details in case of delays, status of orders given</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Timely information about new products</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Sharing relevant product information on features, benefits, correct usage</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Maintain contacts in all relevant customer personnel in merchandising, design etc, other than purchase.</li> </ul> Prospecting for new customers in order to expand the customer base: <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Obtaining new customer information through various means as newspaper, customer referral, website etc.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Visiting new customers</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Visiting uncovered areas in existing territory</li> </ul> Market intelligence gathering: <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Collecting competition information on new product launches, product prices etc .. from trade</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Assessing competition share at customers</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Gathering information on customers receiving specific recognition awards from competition for turnover etc.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Keeping regular tabs on competition activities like presentations, seminars etc..</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Gathering competition materials and tools from the customers and updating the decision makers</li> </ul> Implementing the company’s market strategies at the grass root level: <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Implement price increase</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Initiate direct supplies wherever possible</li> </ul> Offering coats sewing solutions: <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Ensuring a high level of customer service at the front line level in terms of product & technical information</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Proper product recommendations / Thread advisory</li> </ul> <ul style="margin-top:0.0cm;margin-bottom:0.0cm" type="disc"> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Handling customer complaints quickly and efficiently, with minimum damage to the company’s image.</li> <li style="margin-bottom:0.0cm;margin-top:0.0cm;margin-right:0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Aptos, sans-serif">Timely submission of relevant reports</li> </ul> At Coats Group, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and fostering a diverse and collaborative environment where every team member can thrive. If you are passionate about making an impact in the textile industry and eager to join a global leader with a rich heritage and a forward-thinking approach, we invite you to take the next step in your career with us

Sales Officer (IN) @ J&P Coats Ltd

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