United States
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Keyword
Zonal Manager
Regional Manager
Minimum ? Bachelor?s Degree or Diploma in Commerce or any other relevant stream
Certified training for Commercial Manager (Zonal or Regional) (programme aligned to ASC/Q 0204 released by Automotive Skills Development Council)
Relevant experience of 4-8 years in handling finance and accounts of any organization
The tasks a Commercial Manager (Zonal or Regional) is expected to perform include:Supervising commercial operations at OEM offices of the defined region
Planning the annual budget for sales
Taking necessary steps to achieve the set sales targets
Skilled in managing commercial operations at local OEM offices
Proficiency in planning and organizing work to meet expected outcomes
Adept in analyzing and planning the overall sales budget for the region or zone
Proficiency in supervising and evaluating the performance of all subordinates and reporting executives
Familiarity with maintaining a healthy, safe and secure working environment
Knowledge of the latest technological advancements
Physically fit
Postgraduate Degree or Diploma in Business Administration with specialization in Finance
On-the-job training is desirable for ASDC Commercial Manager Level 6 (Zonal or Regional) certificate holders or Postgraduate Degree/Diploma holders in Business Administration
Ability to work independently
Hardworking and persistent
Result-oriented
Self-directed learner
Self-motivated
Team player
Strong communication skills
Organizational skills
Analytical approach
It is not a desk job
May need to handle a team of Finance or Sales Personnel and Assistants
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Part-time work and contractual jobs maybe available
Work from home option is not available
Working hours
Working is 9 hours everyday for 6 days a week
Overtime is common
Being self-employed is also an option. In this case, the working hours and days will be flexible
Shift system maybe applicable
Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?No
One may develop occupational hazards like constant contact with machine parts, physical and mental strain, etc
Health risks include exposure to extreme temperatures, chemicals, gases, odours, etc.
For freshers ?INR18,000 toINR25,000 per month
For candidates with experience -INR31,000 toINR73,000 per month
(These figures are indicative and subject to change)
Sales Numbers Indicate Turnaround, A Slow One Though
Car sales in India grew by 15.16% in August, 2014 as compared to sales in the same period the previous year. As per the data released by the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM), a total of 1,53,758 units were sold in the domestic market in August 2014; the number was 1,33,513 units the previous year.
Maruti Suzuki India, Hyundai and Honda Motor are the top three car manufacturers in India. All three recorded a double digit growth in August 2014 as against August 2013. Maruti Suzuki had maximum domestic monthly sales i.e. 82,823 units, which is up by 30% against the sales for the same period the previous year. Car models that contributed the most to Maruti's growth include Swift, Dzire, Celerio and Ertiga.
The second biggest car manufacturer, Hyundai Motor India, sold 33,593 units in August 2014, registering a growth of 19% over the sales in the same month of 2013. Honda Cars India's growth rate for August 2014 was 27% as compared to the sales registered in the same period of 2013.
These numbers surely hint at an Indian automobile industry turnaround, albeit at a slower pace. Mr. Vishnu Mathur, SIAM Director General validates the same: "The auto industry is seeing a gradual increase and even the cumulative numbers are seeing improvements month-on-month. We can see a slow turnaround happening."
The overall demand of automobiles that spans over various states calls for hardcore regional management and geographic specifications. This means there will be an increase in job opportunities for Commercial Managers (Zonal or Regional).
Self-employed
Automotive dealerships
Company-owned dealerships
Car manufacturing companies
Cities across India
Will be updated
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