Company Description VijayaRaja Paints Private Limited is one of India’s leading providers of industrial protective coating solutions for critical infrastructure, transportation, marine, defence, power, oil & gas, OEM, and industrial manufacturing sectors. Headquartered in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, the company supplies advanced protective, railway, marine, defence and powder coatings, as well as industrial sealants, adhesives, and specialised surface protection systems from globally recognised manufacturers. VijayaRaja Paints works closely with project owners, EPC contractors, OEMs, government organisations, Indian Railways, Metro projects, infrastructure developers, and industrial customers to deliver technical consultation, specification support, and complete coating solutions.

Its portfolio features globally trusted brands that meet demanding industry standards and project specifications, helping customers maximise asset life, improve corrosion resistance, and reduce long-term maintenance costs. Driven by technical expertise and long-term customer partnerships, VijayaRaja Paints supports India’s industrial growth with reliable, sustainable, performance-driven coating solutions.

Role Description This is a full-time, in office Sales Manager role based in Chennai.

The Sales

Manager will lead and grow sales within key industrial sectors, including infrastructure, transportation, marine, defence, power, and manufacturing. Day-to-day responsibilities include identifying new business opportunities, managing existing customer accounts,



and developing strong relationships with project owners, EPC contractors, OEMs, government bodies, and industrial clients. The role involves preparing and delivering technical and commercial proposals, coordinating with internal technical and operations teams, and ensuring that coating solutions meet customer specifications and industry standards.

The Sales

Manager will track sales performance, forecast revenue, support pricing and negotiations, and contribute to strategic sales planning to achieve regional growth targets.

Qualifications

- Strong B2B sales and account management skills, preferably in industrial, coatings, chemicals, or related sectors.
- Ability to understand technical specifications and applications of protective coatings, sealants, adhesives, and surface protection systems.
- Experience in developing sales strategies, building pipelines, and meeting or exceeding revenue and margin targets.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to engage diverse stakeholders (project owners, EPCs, OEMs, government agencies).
- Proficiency in CRM tools, basic MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word), and sales reporting and forecasting.
- Proven capability to work on-site, travel within the region as needed, and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, Chemistry, or a related field; an MBA or equivalent business qualification is an advantage.
- Prior experience in industrial coatings, paints, construction materials, or infrastructure projects is highly desirable.

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📌 Sales Manager (Chennai)
🏢 Vijayaraja Paints Private
📍 Chennai