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Sales Manager Automotive OES
About the role
The role of Sales Manager Automotive OES – West at Sika involves driving new business and managing RFQs across South India. The incumbent works closely with the National Business Manager and Technical Service to understand customer challenges, demonstrate and validate Sika solutions, and negotiate commercial deals. Responsibilities include identifying opportunities, conducting market intelligence, managing key accounts, coordinating product trials, and ensuring timely order processing. The position requires strong communication, relationship building, and negotiation skills, along with a solid background in automotive interior/exterior markets. The role is full‑time, on‑site in Chakan, Pune, India, with regular travel to client sites.
What you’ll do
- Identify and develop new business opportunities across South India
- Demonstrate and validate Sika solutions through trials and lab tests
- Negotiate and finalize commercial deals with customers
- Collect and report market intelligence to management
- Respond to customer complaints and provide swift resolutions
- Coordinate forecasting and inventory management for key accounts
What you’ll bring
- Bachelor's in Mechanical, Chemical, Materials, or Polymer Engineering
- Proven sales management and business development in automotive
- Strong communication and relationship building skills
Nice to have
- Master's or post‑grad diploma in relevant engineering or business management
- Experience negotiating commercial deals and market analysis in automotive
- Strong understanding of global automotive trends and technologies