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Area Sales Manager - South Region

Thermofisher · Chennai, India

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Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description Job Description: Regional Sales Manager – South India Position Overview We are seeking a highly driven, technically proficient, and strategic Regional Sales Manager (RSM) – South India to lead and expand our business footprint in the region. Based out of Bangalore or Chennai , you will be responsible for driving sales and business development for our advanced Environment and Process Monitoring Products . Your product portfolio will include state-of-the-art CEMS (Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems) , CAAQMS (Continuous Ambient Air Quality Monitoring Systems) , Sulphur Analyzers for Refineries , and Mass Spectrometers . You will target key process industries, refineries, petrochemicals, power plants, and environmental consultants across South India. Key Information

  • Position: Regional Sales Manager – South India
  • Location: Bangalore or Chennai (Requires extensive regional travel)
  • Experience: Minimum 10+ Years in B2B industrial sales of analytical instruments / environmental monitoring systems.
  • Industry Focus: Environment, Process Automation, Oil & Gas, Refineries, Instrumentation. Core Responsibilities Sales & Business Development
  • Drive regional revenue goals by identifying, qualifying, and closing high-value opportunities for CEMS, CAAQMS, Sulphur Analyzers, and Mass Spectrometers.
  • Map and penetrate key verticals such as Oil & Gas refineries, petrochemical plants, power generation plants, chemical industries, and government environment pollution control boards (SPCBs).
  • Manage complex, technical B2B sales cycles from lead generation and technical presentation to commercial negotiation and final contract closure. Account & Channel Management
  • Build and maintain C-level relationships with key decision-makers, plant heads, instrumentation heads, and procurement teams in the region.
  • Appoint, train, and manage channel partners/distributors to expand market reach and ensure maximum geographical coverage in South India. Technical Consultation & Compliance
  • Provide consult-native selling by aligning product capabilities with customer technical specs and statutory regulatory requirements (CPCB / SPCB norms for emissions).
  • Collaborate with the pre-sales and engineering teams to prepare highly accurate technical proposals, tenders, and customized solutions for complex applications like refinery process streams and mass spectrometry. Market Intelligence
  • Track competitor activities , market trends, and regulatory changes to adjust sales strategies proactively.
  • Maintain a robust sales pipeline and provide accurate monthly/quarterly forecasting using CRM tools. Required Skills & Qualifications Education
  • B.E. / B.Tech in Instrumentation & Control, Electronics, Chemical Engineering, or Environmental Engineering.
  • An MBA in Sales/Marketing is an added
  • advantage. Experience & Technical Knowledge
  • Minimum 10 years of proven track record in selling environmental or process monitoring equipment.
  • Deep technical understanding of gas analyzers, CEMS, CAAQMS, mass spectrometry principles, and refinery process applications.
  • Established network with industries, EPC contractors, and environmental consultants in South India (Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Kerala).
  • Thorough familiarity with CPCB/SPCB guidelines regarding emission monitoring. Soft Skills
  • Strong negotiation, interpersonal, and executive-level presentation skills.
  • Ability to work autonomously in a fast-paced, target-driven regional environment.
  • Fluency in English and proficiency in regional languages (Kannada, Tamil, or Telugu) is highly preferred.
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