Senior Sales Manager (State Head - Hyderabad)

APAR Industries · Hyderabad

  • Experience10–15 yrs
  • SalaryDisclosed
  • Work modeonsite
  • Levelexecutive
  • Posted22 Sept 2026
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About APAR Industries

APAR Industries is hiring in Hyderabad in energy utilities. This role looks for around 10+ years of experience.

Skills

  • field sales
  • aftermarket sales
  • market intelligence
  • distributor management
  • secondary retail network expansion
  • product mix management
  • brand promotion
  • trade receivables management
  • team management
  • customer relationship management
  • Microsoft Office
  • English

The role

A field sales manager at an automotive lubricants manufacturer expands distributor networks, manages secondary retail channels, and drives aftermarket sales through product mix targets and local brand promotion. The role also oversees trade receivables and sales teams while applying market intelligence and customer relationship management.

Full job description

Apar Industries Ltd

A 1 billion USD turnover Conglomerate specializing in Specialty Oils, Cables and Conductors.

One of the largest Industrial and Automotive lubricant manufacturers in India proudly present in nearly every industry segment with over 150 grades meeting the BIS and other international standards.

Technical Collaboration with Eni SPA Italy - the 8th largest automotive lubricant manufacturer in the world.

The Automotive division with an annual turnover of INR 600 CRORES offers a range of products including lubricants, Batteries and now venturing into the Tyre business.

Inviting young and dynamic sales professionals to join our growing business of Automotive Lubricants in the Aftermarket vertical.

Position: Sales Manager/Sr. Sales Manager State Head

Location: Hyderabad

Job Description

Achieve Sales numbers for the state being handled.

Must have field experience in the respective state, good market knowledge / intelligence of the area being handled.

Network expansion - Distributor appointment and management. Monitoring their performance.

Secondary retail network expansion and monitoring.

Achieving Product mix targets for the designated area.

Brand promotion through local activation like Meets, campaigns, Point of sale promotions etc.

Fiscal management - Manage trade receivables within approved credit policies of the organization.

Team management ensure high team spirit and productivity.

Desired Candidate Profile:

Educational Qualification: B.E. Mechanical/Automobile or MBA Marketing or both

Experience Required: minimum 15-18 years in distribution driven sales AFTERMARKET SEGMENT. Experience in managing sales and distribution team of 4-5 employees.

Must Have skills:

Knowledge of the geographical area.

Good Communication skills (English and local language).

Team Management

Ability to present to a group and influence.

Good commercial and analytical skills.

Ability to make cold calls and generate leads.

Good customer relationship management and networking skills.

MS Office proficiency ( Word, Excel and Power Point)

Good to have

Pleasing Personality

Stability in career

Preferred Industries:

Automotive Lubricants - preferred

Spare parts, Tyres and Batteries (last preference).

CTC Budget upto 20 LPA