06 Nov
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Agway Sports
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Hyderabad
06 Nov
Agway Sports
Hyderabad
Job Title: Sales Executive
Department: Retail / B2C Sales
Reports To: Sales Manager / Store Manager / Regional Sales Head
Location: Retail Store / Miypaur
Job Purpose The Sales Executive is responsible for driving revenue and customer satisfaction by selling high-quality sporting goods, including badminton equipment (racquets, strings, shuttlecocks), cricket gear (bats, pads, balls, protective wear), and accessories. This role involves product advisory, technical stringing services coordination/guidance, managing customer relationships (individual players, academies, clubs, and institutional clients), and achieving monthly sales targets.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
1. Sales & Revenue Generation:
- Drive sales of sports gear including badminton racquets, high-performance strings, shuttlecocks, cricket bats, leather/tennis balls, protective kits, and apparel.
- Understand customer needs (player level, playing style, budget) and recommend appropriate equipment and string tensions/types.
- Cross-sell and up-sell complementary products such as grips, racquet bags, kit bags, and maintenance products.
1. Technical Product Consultation:
- Provide expert advice on technical specifications (e.g., racquet balance point, flex, string tension, bat weight, wood grade like English Willow vs. Kashmir Willow).
- Guide players and coaches on optimal string selection (e.g., durability vs. control/power) and assist with racquet restringing consultations.
1. Client Relationship & Institutional Sales:
- Build and maintain relationships with local sports academies, coaches, schools, colleges, and sports clubs for bulk orders.
- Follow up on leads, quotes, and institutional inquiries to secure recurring bulk purchases for shuttlecocks, cricket balls, and training gear.
1. Inventory & Merchandising Support:
- Ensure sports merchandise is neatly displayed, categorized, and prominently visible.
- Monitor stock levels of fast-moving items (e.g.,
popular string rolls, standard ball packs, grip tapes) and notify the purchasing/inventory team for reorders.
- Assist with stock audits and inventory verification for sports gear.
1. Customer Service & After-Sales:
- Address customer inquiries, feedback, and warranty claims (e.g., handle damaged bats or broken racquets per company policy).
- Provide guidance on proper equipment care and maintenance (e.g., bat knocking, racquet storage, string care).
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Sales Target Achievement: Meeting or exceeding monthly/quarterly sales quotas.
- Customer Satisfaction & Retention: Positive customer feedback and repeat purchases from players/coaches.
- Institutional Account Growth: Number of new academies or sports clubs onboarded for bulk supplies.
- Product Knowledge Index: Ability to effectively pitch technical specs of badminton and cricket merchandise.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Education: High School Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Sports Management, or related fields.
- Experience: 1-3 years of sales experience in retail, sports goods, activewear, or consumer products. Personal experience playing badminton or cricket is a solid advantage. Any sales experience to be consider based on your interview performance.
- Technical & Product Knowledge:
- In-depth understanding of badminton gear (racquets, string gauge/tension, shuttles) and cricket gear (bat profiles, ball types, protective gear).
- Basic proficiency with point-of-sale (POS) systems, CRM tools, or MS Office (Excel/Word).
- Soft Skills:
- Strong communication and persuasive interpersonal skills.
- Passion for sports and active lifestyle.
- Customer-first attitude with strong problem-solving abilities.
Working Conditions
- Retail store floor environment or field trips to sports academies and clubs.
- May require working weekend shifts or during peak sports season sales events.
Perks and benefits
Annual bonus
📌 Sales Executive (Hyderabad)
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