Cochin Colours is hiring a Sales Executive to drive growth across decorative coatings, industrial finishes, and waterproofing systems. You will generate leads from local construction sites, advise contractors and homeowners on suitable products, and expand our network across the Ernakulam market.
Key Responsibilities
- Market Expansion: Identify ongoing residential and commercial construction projects, track competitor activity, and convert local market leads.
- Solution Selling: Understand site requirements (substrate condition, seepage, finish preferences) and recommend matching paint systems and construction chemicals.
- Trade Relations: Build robust relationships with painters, civil contractors, interior designers, and architects.
- Sales Execution: Manage client inquiries, prepare quotations, close sales, and coordinate dispatch and payment collections.
Requirements
- Experience: 1+ years in direct sales within the paint, construction chemical, or hardware industry.
- Product Knowledge: Familiarity with decorative/industrial paints (Asian Paints, Jotun, Indigo, Nerolac, etc.) and waterproofing systems.
- Skills: Strong negotiation skills, target-driven, and deep familiarity with the Kochi trade market.
- Languages: Fluent in Malayalam; basic English or Hindi is a plus.
- Logistics: Valid two-wheeler and driving license for local site visits.
Compensation
- Fixed base salary + performance-based incentives + travel allowance.