The Assistant Manager/Deputy Manager - Sales role, based in Pune, focuses on developing business opportunities, strengthening customer and supplier relationships, and supporting the successful execution of technical projects. The position works closely with customers, sales teams, engineers, suppliers, and global stakeholders to deliver commercially competitive solutions that meet customer and project requirements.
Responsibilities
Maintain strong relationships with existing customers and suppliers
Identify and develop new business opportunities, including new plants, production-line expansions, and localisation initiatives
Re-establish relationships with inactive or former customers
Ensure timely follow-up with customers and suppliers to support project progress
Work with customers, sales teams, and engineers to determine product needs and system requirements
Provide product sales support and communicate with customers to develop effective solutions based on their requirements
Support project execution teams in meeting Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) targets
Requirements
7–9 years of relevant sales or business development experience
Ability to develop cost-competitive and technically sound solutions
Effective coordination skills for working with customers, suppliers, internal teams, Japan-based stakeholders, and global teams
Ability to work effectively in a structured and process-driven environment
Proactive approach to business development and project execution
Willingness to travel frequently to customer locations and project sites
About the company
A global trading company headquartered in Japan provides products, services, and manufacturing solutions to customers across several industrial sectors. The organisation combines technical expertise with an international business network to support customer projects and manufacturing requirements.