Sector
Automotive
Keyword

Sales Executive

Sales Co-ordinator

Minimum ? Bachelor?s Degree or Diploma in any discipline

Certified training for Commercial Executive or Officer (programme aligned to ASC/Q 0203 released by Automotive Skills Development Council)

Relevant experience of 2-4 years in handling finance and accounts of any organization

The tasks a Commercial Executive or Officer is expected to perform include: Facilitating the commercial operations at various OEM offices in the assigned areas

Facilitating audits through external and internal agents

Helping in liaising with various financial banks or NBFCs for funding related issues

Ability to manage commercial operations at the OEM offices

Efficient in planning and organizing work to meet expected outcomes

Proficiency in establishing links with other agencies or financers including the government to ensure proper payment cycle

Knowledge of financial management to ensure continuous sales support

Proficiency in budgeting activities for sales related functions

Adept in forecasting trends related to primary sales across various accounts for different OEM product portfolios

Ability to maintain 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

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 Assistants and Personnel

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, tools and equipment, physical and mental strain, etc.

Health risks include exposure to extreme temperatures, chemicals, gases, fumes, odours, etc.

For freshers ?INR9,000 toINR12,000 per month

For candidates with experience -INR20,000 toINR35,000 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 recovering Indian automotive industry would get all the support it will need through financial aids and critically formulated sales strategies. This means there will be an increase in job opportunities for Commercial Executives or Officers.

Self-employed

Automotive dealerships

Company-owned dealerships

Car manufacturing companies

Cities across India

Will be updated

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