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This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Area Sales Manager - Automotive After Market | Value Added Services based in India.
This role is focused on driving business growth across the automotive aftermarket ecosystem by expanding value-added services within OEM dealerships and distributor networks. You will be responsible for building and managing strong relationships with dealership stakeholders, identifying new business opportunities, and accelerating adoption of innovative service offerings. The position plays a key role in developing territory strategy, increasing market penetration, and ensuring consistent revenue growth across primary and secondary sales channels. Operating in a fast-paced, field-driven environment, you will collaborate closely with distributors and internal teams to execute sales initiatives effectively. This is a highly impactful role for a results-oriented sales professional who thrives on relationship building and territory ownership. Based in Hyderabad, the role covers a dynamic regional market across Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
Accountabilities
You will be responsible for driving sales growth and market expansion for value-added automotive services across assigned territories, focusing on dealership engagement, channel development, and revenue performance. Your work will directly contribute to increasing adoption of services and strengthening long-term business partnerships.
- Identify, acquire, and onboard new OEM dealership accounts to expand market presence
- Build and maintain strong relationships with dealership owners, managers, and key decision-makers
- Manage distributor and channel partner networks to ensure effective market coverage and execution
- Drive secondary sales by promoting adoption of value-added automotive services across dealerships
- Achieve primary sales targets and deliver consistent revenue growth aligned with business objectives
- Execute territory development plans to maximize market penetration and business opportunities
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs to identify growth opportunities
- Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth execution of sales initiatives and product rollouts
Requirements
This role requires strong B2B sales experience within automotive aftermarket or related industrial sectors, along with proven expertise in managing dealerships, distributors, and large territories. You should be highly relationship-oriented, results-driven, and comfortable working independently in a field-based environment.
- 8–12 years of experience in sales, preferably in automotive aftermarket, OEM, lubricants, paints, adhesives, or related industries
- Strong background in B2B sales, account management, and channel/distributor management
- Proven experience working with dealership ecosystems and automotive service networks
- Strong negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to drive both primary and secondary sales performance consistently
- Strong analytical mindset with ability to identify market trends and growth opportunities
- Self-driven professional capable of managing large territories with minimal supervision
- Excellent execution focus with strong business development orientation
Benefits
- Competitive compensation aligned with experience and performance
- Performance-driven incentives based on sales achievements
- Opportunity to work with a leading automotive aftermarket ecosystem
- Exposure to large dealership networks and high-growth regional markets
- Strong career development opportunities in sales leadership paths
- Dynamic field-based role with high autonomy and ownership
- Collaborative environment with cross-functional business support
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