18 Sep
|
Sturlite India
|
Chennai
18 Sep
Sturlite India
Chennai
**Sales Executive – Lighting**
Field Sales | General Trade
- Function:** Sales – General Trade
- Division:** Lighting
- Experience:** 3–5 Years
- Education:** Graduate (Any Discipline)
- CTC Band:** As per the market standards
- Reporting To:** Area Sales Manager (ASM)
**About Sturlite**
Sturlite Electric Private Limited is a Bengaluru-headquartered Fast Moving Electrical Goods (FMEG) company operating across five high-growth categories: Lighting, Wires & Cables (Sturlite Voltedge), Switches, Solar (Zeovolt), and Wellness. Sturlite is in an active growth-acceleration phase, with new category launches underway and a national footprint being rapidly built across India
We are building a founder-led, performance-first sales culture with strong channel relationships, disciplined execution, and a long-term orientation toward market share leadership in electricals.
**ROLE PURPOSE**
The Sales Executive is the frontline growth engine for Sturlite's Lighting business within the assigned territory. This role is responsible for building and expanding the dealer/distributor network, driving secondary sales, and ensuring consistent brand availability and visibility across channels.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**
- Drive primary and secondary sales targets within the assigned territory on a monthly and quarterly basis
- Build, expand, and service a robust dealer and distributor network; identify and onboard new channel partners
- Conduct regular market coverage across assigned towns and ensure adequate product availability and display
- Execute trade schemes, promotions, and discount programs effectively at the counter level
- Track competition activity (pricing, schemes, new launches) and report insights to the ASM
- Manage outstanding collections and ensure adherence to credit norms with channel partners
- Submit daily call reports, sales reports, and market feedback through prescribed reporting systems
- Maintain robust relationships with electricians, contractors, and key influencers to drive pull demand
- Ensure timely resolution of dealer complaints, return/replacement requests, and service issues
**FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES**
Channel Network Building
Dealer & Distribution Management
Secondary Sales Execution
Customer On-boarding
Competition Intelligence
Market Coverage & Beat Planning
Trade Scheme Execution
Collections & Credit Management
MIS & Reporting
**EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND**
- Industry Preference:** Lighting & Switchgear
- Key Skills:** Territory management, dealer relationships, secondary sales focus, local market knowledge
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**WHAT STURLITE OFFERS**
- Competitive fixed pay with performance-linked variable pay.
- Fast-track career path: SE → ASM in 18–24 months for high performers
- Opportunity to be an enterprising sales team member in a high-growth FMEG company with national ambition
- Structured onboarding, product training, and ongoing sales skill development
📌 Sales Executive – Lighting (Chennai)
🏢 Sturlite India
📍 Chennai