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Posted 8 Aug 2025

Sales Head - Railway

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Employment
Full time
Posted
8 Aug 2025

About the role

About the Role:

We are looking for a seasoned and results-oriented Sales Leader (GM/DGM) to spearhead our business development initiatives in the Railway vertical. The ideal candidate will bring deep industry insights, strong B2B sales acumen, and a proven track record in driving revenue growth within the Wire & Cable sector. If you are passionate about strategy, sales leadership, and expanding market presence, we’d love to connect with you.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and execute a strategic sales roadmap for the Railway vertical, aligned with business objectives

  • Lead and manage the entire sales lifecycle – from lead generation and proposal development to deal closure and client servicing

  • Build and manage long-term relationships with key accounts, government bodies (e.g., Indian Railways), EPCs, consultants, and channel partners

  • Identify and capitalize on emerging business opportunities in the Railway segment (including Metro, High-Speed Rail, Electrification, Signalling, etc.)

  • Guide, mentor, and manage a high-performing sales team; set clear goals and performance KPIs

  • Conduct regular market analysis to track competition, pricing, customer needs, and regulatory developments

  • Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, Commercial, and Technical teams to ensure customer satisfaction and product alignment

  • Drive participation in tenders, strategic alliances, and consortium-based projects

  • Ensure adherence to commercial policies, risk assessment protocols, and contract management procedures



Requirements
  • 15+ years of experience in Sales/Business Development, with a minimum of 5 years in a leadership role

  • Strong background in Railway projects and B2B industrial sales, preferably within the Wire & Cable industry

  • Demonstrated experience in handling large institutional clients and government procurement processes

  • Solid understanding of railway procurement, approvals, vendor registration, and technical specifications

  • Proven ability to lead and motivate a sales team across regions

  • Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills

  • Analytical mindset with a proactive and hands-on leadership style

  • Willingness to travel frequently as per business needs

Preferred Qualifications:
  • BE/B.Tech in Electrical or related field

  • MBA in Sales/Marketing/Business Management from a reputed institute

  • Familiarity with IR/CORE/RDSO specifications and tendering process is a strong advantage



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