Company Description Century Plyboards (I) Limited is a leading manufacturer of plywood and decorative surface solutions in India, pioneering innovation in the industry since 1986. With successful brands such as CenturyLaminates and CenturyVeneers, the company has significantly influenced modern Indian living spaces and become one of the largest sellers of panel goods in the organized market. Century Plyboards operates through 26 branches and 13 manufacturing facilities across India and is Great Place to Work–Certified (2025–26) in the manufacturing category. The organization employs a large and diverse workforce, driven by a shared commitment to innovation, sustainability, and customer trust. Its culture is grounded in core values of integrity, excellence, passion, respect, and empowerment.

Role Description The Senior Sales Executive is a full-time, on-site role based in Kochi, responsible for driving sales growth and market penetration for Century Plyboards product portfolio in the assigned territory. This role involves identifying and developing new business opportunities, nurturing relationships with dealers, distributors, architects, contractors, and end customers, and achieving monthly and annual sales targets. The Senior Sales Executive will conduct regular market visits, track competitor activity, provide product demonstrations, and support promotional campaigns to strengthen brand presence. The role also includes preparing sales forecasts and reports, ensuring timely order processing and collections,



and collaborating with internal teams for customer service and post-sales support. The position demands a proactive approach to building a strong pipeline, maintaining high standards of customer engagement, and representing the company's values in every interaction.

Qualifications

- Strong sales and business development skills, including territory management, lead generation, and relationship building with channel partners and key accounts.
- Experience in the building materials, plywood, laminates, or related construction and interior solutions sector, with a solid understanding of market dynamics.
- Proficiency in negotiation, pricing discussions, and closing deals, with a track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage with diverse stakeholders such as dealers, architects, contractors, and end customers.
- Ability to analyze sales data, prepare reports, and use basic digital tools (CRM, spreadsheets, presentations) to plan and monitor performance.
- Robust organizational and time-management abilities, including regular field travel, pipeline management, and follow-through on customer commitments.
- Minimum of a bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; an MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
- Prior experience in a senior or lead sales role, preferably in Kochi or the Kerala market, with local market knowledge and language proficiency.

📌 Senior Sales Executive (India)
🏢 Century Plyboards (I
📍 India