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Lixil

Area Sales Manager

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Lixil
Pioneering water and housing products—from faucets to windows—making better homes globally.
Drive regional retail sales, dealer network growth, and brand presence for GROHE in Ahmedabad/North Gujarat.
2d ago
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Gurugram, Haryana, India
Field
Company Size
48,660 Employees
Service Specialisms
Home construction
Renovation
Maintenance management
Real estate transactions
Real estate management
Brokerage
Housing-related financial services
Curtain walls
Sector Specialisms
Housing
Building Materials
Sanitary Ware
Windows
Doors
Interiors
Exteriors
Structural Materials
Role
What you would be doing
forecasting
stock audits
order processing
shipment tracking
dealer development
market analysis
  • Cascade the sales forecast and budget for the area by weekly dealer – wise targets.
  • Develop options for catchment areas within the territory that holds the potential for a Grohe outlet.
  • Business Development and Sales - Plan and oversee the execution of the zonal sales efforts, contributing to organizational revenue and growth targets.
  • Support the formulation of annual business plans for the area by providing territory related inputs.
  • Timely execution of promotional activities in the territory
  • Market Expansion – Strengthen the dealer network by developing new dealer in line with Grohe’s store expansion strategies.
  • Weekly stock audits with the dealers & take necessary actions to maintain a minimum amount of stock and liquidate discontinued or slow moving SKUs.
  • Track the shipments with SCM and distribution warehouses and escalate any issues related to order delays.
  • Coordinate and arrange activities for showroom opening – show & tell events, plumber visits, joint calls to specifiers etc.[Text Wrapping Break]
  • Support the negotiations with major customers and with customers, dealers and internal finance teams in order to ensure final conversions.
  • Provide inputs to develop trade schemes that enable dealers to achieve their targets, execute these schemes, discuss & monitor dealer performance during the scheme period.
  • Maintain awareness of market trends including customer preferences, competitive action, new product introductions, etc. in their territories.[Text Wrapping Break]
  • Coordinate the communication and presentation to the architects and dealers on new product launches.
  • Provide inputs to ZSM to support the development of strategic initiatives in order to achieve the business targets from the territory key accounts
  • Accompany influencers or end customers in sample checks at dealer showrooms.
  • Through influencers – architects, interior designers, identify potential customers and  inform the same to the ASMs; also ensure that these leads are followed up.
  • Market Penetration – Generate new leads and interact directly with end customers to help build secondary sales.
  • In weekly visits to the dealer showrooms, inspect adherence to display and design standards; display of new products; branding requirements etc.
  • Conduct weekly meets with architects, interior designers and plumbers in order to motivate them to recommend Grohe products.
  • Business Planning – Support formulation of sales and business plans for the zone aligned to the overall regional sales plans.
  • Weekly meetings with dealers and architects in the assigned territories as per PJP to identify any new opportunities.
  • Understand customer requirements and work on submitting both technical and commercial aspects of the quotations on time.
  • Execution of the plans/ activities, within time and quality requirements.[Text Wrapping Break]
  • Once the order has been approved, receive PO from the dealer and provide forecast to the SCM team.
  • Conduct trainings for the showroom staff to ensure that they are adequately informed about new and existing Grohe products and their features.
  • In case of defective or wrong shipments, TSMs will initiate the process to reverse the materials.[Text Wrapping Break]
  • Execute the process of SPT approval, layout and design execution, branding activities and finally store opening.
  • Receive PI if stock is available, else coordinate with SCM to arrange for those materials.
  • Relationship Management - Drive excellent relationship management with dealers and influencers and ensure timely delivery and redressal of complaints.
  • Order Generation and Processing – Accountable for quotation submission and order fulfilment to achieve the sales & revenue targets for the area.
  • Drive high-quality servicing of customer relationships across the territory in terms of needs recognition, timely delivery and complaint redressal.[Text Wrapping Break]
  • Escalate any issue or risk that the dealer may be facing and work with the sales team to develop strategies to mitigate the same.[Text Wrapping Break]
  • Report and review achievement of dealer wise targets and budgets on a monthly / weekly basis.
  • Follow up actions on all leads generated by the dealers
  • Meet up with potential dealers and assess them in order to dealer prospects, further screen these prospects and finalize dealers.
  • Efficient and Effective Dealer Operations – Monitor, guide and support dealers in order to help them achieve their targets.
What you bring
mba
sales management
5-7 years
travel
communication
self-driven
  • Understand requirements of major customers and map Grohe products.
  • Understand and effectively communicate Grohe’s value proposition to its dealers, influencers and end customers
  • Mature, self-driven and result oriented.
  • Must be willing to travel throughout the assigned region.
  • Must possess strong communication, interpersonal and presentation skills.
  • MBA – Sales / Marketing qualification preferred or graduate with at least 5-7 years of experience.
  • 5-7 years sales management experience.
Benefits
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Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
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Security clearance
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Company
Overview
Born 2011
Year of founding
Company formed through merger in 2011.
Four Units
Core business areas
Operations organized into four business divisions.
Multi-Billion Revenues
Annual revenue scale
Generates billions of dollars in annual revenue.
Heavy R&D Investment
Commitment to innovation
Significant resources allocated to research and development.
  • Designs and builds everything from faucets, toilets, kitchens, doors, and windows to complete curtain walls.
  • Growth fueled by acquisitions of Permasteelisa, American Standard, and GROHE, expanding its global presence.
  • Products featured in iconic structures such as The Shard, Sydney Opera House, and IFC Hong Kong.
  • Partners on innovative projects ranging from smart-home sensors to reinvented household toilets.
  • Brand lineup includes INAX, GROHE, and DXV, blending heritage, design, and innovation.
Culture + Values
  • MAKE BETTER HOMES A REALITY FOR EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE
  • Do the Right Thing
  • Work with Respect
  • Experiment and Learn
  • Work with Respect
  • Deliver on Commitment
  • Embrace Quality
  • Inspire Passion
  • Pursue Growth
Environment + Sustainability
90% reduction target
Net-zero CO₂ emissions goal by 2050
Aims to reduce Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions by 90% by 2050, with the remaining 10% offset through carbon removal.
50.4% reduction
Mid-term Scope 1 & 2 target by 2030
Committed to reducing Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50.4% by 2030 compared to FYE 2019 levels.
94.1% energy‑saving faucets
Sold in Japan
Over 94% of faucets sold in Japan are designed to save energy and water.
99.4% water‑saving toilets
Adopted in Japan
Nearly all toilets sold in Japan are water-saving models.
  • Published 2025 TCFD/TNFD Disclosure Report including analysis of >90% of SBTN High Impact Commodity List raw materials
  • Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) approval in March 2024 for both near-term and net-zero targets
  • Registered as TNFD Early Adopter in December 2023, integrating LEAP (Locate-Evaluate-Assess-Prepare) approach
  • High-performance windows for new detached houses sold in Japan: 93%
Inclusion & Diversity
30% Female Board
Female Representation on Board
30% of board members are women as of June 2021, with a target for gender parity by 2030.
17.4% Female Managers
Female Representation in Management
17.4% of managers are women as of March 31, 2025.
1point Rise
Psychological Safety Score
The global psychological safety score increased by 1 point year-over-year in the LIXIL Voice survey.
  • Target for gender parity (50:50) for directors/executive officers by 2030, with a 30% female target for managerial positions.
  • 125 D&I workshops delivered to ~6,000 managers (86% of total) in FYE 2024.
  • Five global ERGs launched in FYE 2022: Gender Equity, Multicultural, Ability, Working Parents & Caregivers, LGBTQ+.
  • 12 events held during Global Diversity Awareness Month in FYE 2024.
  • Implemented policies: no dress code, unified job titles ('leader'), flexible work, and enhanced parental/personal leave.
  • Sub-titling for hearing-impaired and non-native speakers; AI-based speech-to-text in online showroom via ERG feedback.
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