Sahuwala Cylinders - Head - Sales

Position : Sales Head

Location : Visakhapatnam (Vizag)

Experience : 20+ Years

Industry Preference : Automotive / Industrial Cylinders / Engineering Manufacturing

Employment Type : Full-time

Role Overview:

We are seeking a highly experienced Sales Head to lead and scale the sales function for a manufacturing-driven organization. The ideal candidate will bring deep domain expertise in automotive components or industrial cylinders, strong leadership capabilities, and a proven track record of driving large-scale B2B sales growth.

Key Responsibilities:

Sales Strategy & Leadership:

- Define and execute the overall sales strategy aligned with business growth objectives.

- Lead national / regional sales teams and build a high-performance sales culture.

- Drive revenue growth across OEMs, Tier-1/Tier-2 suppliers, and industrial customers.

Business Development & Key Accounts:

- Develop and manage strategic key accounts in automotive and cylinder-based industries.

- Build long-term relationships with CXOs, procurement heads, and plant leadership.

- Identify new markets, customers, and product opportunities.

Market Expansion & Planning:

- Oversee demand forecasting, sales planning, and pipeline management.

- Analyze market trends, competitor movements, and pricing strategies.

- Support new product introductions and capacity expansion initiatives.

Cross-functional & Stakeholder Management:

- Work closely with production, QA, supply chain, and finance teams to ensure seamless execution.

- Lead contract negotiations, pricing approvals, and commercial decisions.

- Represent the organization at industry forums, exhibitions, and customer meets.

Governance & Reporting:

- Review sales MIS, forecasts, margins, and performance metrics.

- Present strategic updates and growth plans to senior management / board.

Key Requirements:

- 20+ years of experience in B2B sales leadership within automotive or industrial cylinder manufacturing.

- Strong exposure to OEM sales, industrial clients, and long sales cycles.

- Proven experience managing large sales teams and complex accounts.

- Excellent negotiation, strategic thinking, and stakeholder management skills.

- Engineering background preferred; MBA is an added advantage.

- Willingness to be based in Vizag.