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We are Margdarshak Consultants (Executive Search Firm), in business for over a decade and now reckoned as one of the top Recruitment/Selection...

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Please mail us your CV ASAP and provide required (mandatory) details:

1). Present Salary: -
2). Expected Salary: -
3). Current Location: -
4). Willing to Relocate: -
5). Notice Period: -

Currently we are Looking out Professionals for Our Prestigious Client

Client Name: - Merino Industries Limited

Designation: Area Sales Manager-Channel Sales

Location:-Mumbai


About Merino Group :

Since 1965, the journey of Group has been an extraordinary tale of evolution. Beginning with the humble plywood, the Group has constantly introduced new products based on top-of-the-line raw materials, production and technology to achieve the podium on which it stands today. As one of the world’s largest manufacturers of decorative laminates, the Merino Group is globally recognized as the leader in the industry of laminates and surface solutions.

Products, technologies and techniques may have evolved but one thing is always constant – focus on quality and the zeal to bring world-class surface solutions for our customers. Today Merino Group has a beautifully strong presence in over 80 countries with an annual turnover of over 258 million USD with diverse business interests that expand from Interior Architectural products to Information Technology to Food & Agro products.

Role Purpose:
The Channel Sales Manager will be responsible for driving primary sales , managing the channel partner network , and expanding market share for Marine Board . The role requires developing strong distributor/dealer relationships, ensuring product availability, generating demand, and achieving sales targets within the assigned territory.

Job Responsibilities :

1. Primary Sales & Revenue Achievement

• Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual primary sales targets for Marine Board and Merino laminate products.
• Drive sales through effective planning, forecasting, and execution.
• Ensure timely billing, dispatch, and payment collection from distributors and channel partners.

2. Channel Sales & Distribution Management

• Appoint, manage, and strengthen the channel network including distributors, dealers, and sub-dealers.
• Monitor channel partner performance and ensure product availability across the assigned territory.
• Conduct regular channel visits to maintain strong relationships and resolve issues.

3. Market Development

• Identify new business opportunities, market gaps, and potential areas for Marine Board products.
• Execute market expansion strategies to increase brand visibility and product penetration.
• Conduct product demonstrations, site visits, and trade engagement activities.

4. Key Account & Influencer Management

• Build relationships with carpenters, contractors, architects, and project influencers to generate demand.
• Provide technical guidance on Marine Board and laminate applications when required.

5. Competition & Market Intelligence

• Track competitor activities, pricing, schemes, and new product launches.
• Provide regular updates to the management for strategic decision-making.

6. Sales Reporting & Documentation

• Maintain updated sales records, market reports, and visit reports.
• Provide weekly and monthly MIS on sales performance and channel health.

  Key Performance Indicators:

• Achievement of primary sales targets
• Distributor sales performance
• New dealer appointments and active channel expansion
• Increase in channel partner profitability
• Channel retention and engagement score
• Stock availability and order fill rate

Internal Stakeholders	External Stakeholders
Sales Leadership / Business Head ·         Regional Sales Teams & KAM Teams ·         Marketing Team ·         Finance Team ·         Legal Team ·         Logistics  Team	·         Channel Partners / Distributors ·         Institutional Buyers ·         Corporate Procurement Teams ·         Vendors / Service Providers

Skills & Qualifications:

·         5-8 years in Channel Sales (preferred industries: laminates, plywood, boards, building materials, hardware, interior products). Experience in selling Panel products  or  laminate products is a strong advantage.

·         Strong knowledge of channel sales , primary sales , and building material industry .

·         Good understanding of Marine Board, plywood, and laminate products.

·         Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

·         Strong market mapping and analytical skills.

·         Ability to influence channel partners and market influencers.

·         Customer service orientation with problem-solving ability.

·         Willingness to travel extensively.

Educational Qualification :

·         Graduate in any discipline; MBA preferred.

Please provide required (mandatory) details for above job Position.

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2). Team Handling Exp.: -

3). Team Size: -  

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Regards

Nitin Singhal

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