Area Sales Manager - Automotive - North

Description:Company Background:

At our Client, they're more than a company - they're a movement. A movement that's pushing the boundaries of what's possible in electric mobility. From engineering India's most advanced and fastest EV Products to designing The Worlds Most futuristic EVs, they thrive on innovation, audacity, and the relentless pursuit of performance.

They're a diverse team of trailblazers, engineers, designers, creatives and visionaries united by a shared obsession: to craft machines that are not only sustainable but exhilarating.

Here, radical design meets intelligent technology, and every line of code or bolt of hardware brings us closer to reshaping the future of mobility.

Their mission is to accelerate the evolution of mobility across the globe - and they're just getting started.

Their culture is powered by innovation, integrity, speed, and a relentless drive to be the BEST Bold, Empowering, Stimulating, and Transformative.

Job Title: Area Sales Manager - North

Job Location: Chandigarh

Industry Preference: Automotive / EV

Territory to handle: Chandigarh, Punjab, J&K and Haryana

Role Overview:

The Area Sales Manager (ASM) will be responsible for driving sales performance, dealership operations, and brand experience across the assigned territory. This role plays a critical part in expanding company's footprint while maintaining a premium, tech-led customer experience.

Key Responsibilities:Sales & Revenue Growth:

• Drive monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets across assigned dealerships/showrooms

• Develop and execute regional sales strategies aligned with company goals

• Monitor conversion ratios from leads - test rides - bookings - deliveries

Dealer & Channel Management:

• Manage and support COCO (Company-Owned, Company-Operated) and dealer-operated stores

• Ensure dealership teams follow company sales processes and brand standards

• Conduct regular store reviews, audits, and performance evaluations

Team Enablement:

• Train and coach Showroom Managers, Sales Executives, and Relationship Managers

• Build high-performing teams with strong focus on customer engagement & closing skills

• Motivate teams through structured feedback and performance tracking

Customer Experience:

• Ensure a premium, consistent, and technology-driven buying experience

• Resolve escalations related to sales, delivery timelines, and customer expectations

• Act as the regional face of the brand for key customers and partners

Market Intelligence & Reporting:

• Track competition, pricing, schemes, and EV market trends

• Provide regular reports on sales performance, pipeline health, and forecasts

• Share insights to improve product positioning and regional campaigns

Key Skills & Competencies:

• Strong understanding of automotive or EV sales cycles

• Proven experience in dealer network management

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and leadership skills

• Data-driven mindset with strong MIS and CRM usage

• Passion for electric mobility, technology, and premium brands

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• Experience with premium automotive, EV startups, or lifestyle retail brands

• Exposure to launching new markets or scaling regions

• Comfortable with extensive regional travel

• Entrepreneurial mindset with ownership mentality