About the Area Sales Manager – Airtel Role
Airtel is hiring Area Sales Managers in Chennai to lead Fiber broadband and Airtel mobile sales across defined territories, manage a team of sales executives and develop a strong channel partner network.
Candidates with 4+ years in telecom area sales management, experience in managing LCO/dealer channels and a track record of subscriber growth in the Chennai or Tamil Nadu market are preferred.
Key Responsibilities
- Area Sales Execution
Plan and execute Airtel broadband and mobile sales activities across assigned Chennai area; set weekly targets for each field executive.
- Channel Partner Management
Develop and manage Airtel LCOs, retailers and franchise partners; design channel incentive schemes to maximise outlet-level productivity.
- Team Leadership
Lead and coach a team of 8-15 Airtel Sales Executives; conduct daily reviews, field accompaniment and monthly performance assessments.
- Market Intelligence
Monitor competitor FTTH and broadband offers in the area; adapt Airtel's local sales strategy and inform product teams of market insights.
- Revenue & KPI Reporting
Track area revenue, new connections and churn daily; prepare weekly MIS reports and present area performance to the Airtel Regional Manager.
Candidate Requirements
- Education
Any degree from a recognised university; MBA in Sales or Marketing is preferred for Airtel Area Sales Manager roles.
- Experience
4-10 years in telecom sales management with at least 2 years managing a team and territory at ASM or team leader level.
- Channel Expertise
Experience in developing and managing LCO and dealer networks in Chennai; understanding of Airtel's channel management systems.
- Leadership
Proven ability to lead a field sales team; strong communication in and English for team and channel partner engagement.