We are Hiring!

Sales Head - India

(Wind Energy / Renewable Sector)

Location: Chennai (initially home-based)

Reporting to: Business Development Director (Global)

About the Company - Polytech

Polytech is a global leader in innovative solutions for the wind energy sector, with products that protect, monitor, and improve wind turbine performance. Founded in 1994, Polytech works with leading global and Indian OEMs and has a presence across Europe, China, and the Americas. Polytech solutions are installed on more than 150,000 wind turbine blades worldwide, supporting the global transition to clean energy.

Role Overview

Polytech is setting up its India subsidiary in Chennai and is looking for a senior commercial leader to build and grow business in India and export markets.

As the Commercial & Sales Country Head, you will be responsible for:

- Driving sales and revenue growth

- Managing key customer relationships

- Expanding Polytech's presence across Indian and international OEMs

- Acting as the commercial face of Polytech in India

This role combines sales leadership, customer management, and market development in the wind energy sector.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Business Growth

- Lead sales, business development, and account management for India

- Grow revenue with existing OEM customers and develop new business opportunities

- Drive the complete sales cycle - lead generation to contract closure

- Prepare commercial proposals, quotations, and negotiate contracts

- Maintain and manage the sales pipeline in CRM

Customer & Market Management

- Act as the primary point of contact for key customers and stakeholders

- Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction and long-term partnerships

- Track market trends, competition, and new opportunities

- Represent Polytech at industry events, exhibitions, and conferences

Country & Cross-Functional Role

- Support the setup and establishment of Polytech India operations

Coordinate with global teams across product lines:

- Lightning Protection Systems

- Leading Edge Protection

- Blade Monitoring & Optimization

- Transport & Structural Solutions

- Aftermarket Services

- Ensure basic commercial compliance related to finance, legal, quality, and EHS (with support from global teams)

Reporting & Communication

- Provide monthly sales and market reports

- Conduct customer presentations, technical-commercial discussions, and webinars

Required Experience & Qualification

Must Have

- 10+ years of experience in sales / commercial roles within the wind energy or renewable energy sector

- Strong exposure to OEM customers (Vestas, Siemens Gamesa, GE, Suzlon, Envision, etc.)

- Solid understanding of wind turbine components and systems

- Proven experience in negotiation and closing large-value contracts

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or Management

- Excellent English communication skills (written & spoken)

Good to Have

- Experience working with international / MNC organizations

- Exposure to export markets

- Comfort working with global stakeholders across time zones

- Familiarity with CRM systems and structured sales reporting

Personal Attributes

- Senior, confident, and result-oriented commercial leader

- Strong relationship builder with OEMs and partners

- Hands-on, independent, and comfortable building operations from the ground up

- Customer-focused, practical, and culturally adaptable

- Comfortable representing the company at industry forums

Compensation & Benefits

- Competitive CTC with performance-linked bonus

- Standard work tools (laptop, mobile, etc.)

- Opportunity to play a foundational leadership role in Polytech India

Work Model

- Initially home-based

- Base location will transition to Chennai office once established

- Travel within India and occasional international travel required

Why This Role

- Country leadership position with high visibility

- Opportunity to shape Polytech's India growth strategy

- Exposure across multiple high-value wind technology solutions

- Direct interaction with global leadership