The Assistant Manager Sales role is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned sales professional with a minimum of five years’ experience in the lighting industry. Based near Amazon Mall on GT Road, Islamabad, this position focuses on driving revenue growth through effective client engagement and technical expertise. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing relationships with key stakeholders such as architects, consultants, contractors, and developers, ensuring the delivery of tailored architectural lighting solutions. This role requires strong leadership skills to guide internal sales and pre-sales teams, along with the ability to interpret technical drawings and prepare accurate quotations and estimates. The position offers a competitive salary of PKR 95,000 plus commission and requires daily in-person attendance at the office.
Key Responsibilities
- Client & Stakeholder Engagement: Serve as the primary contact for architects, consultants, contractors, and developers, fostering strong professional relationships to support business growth.
- Revenue Growth & Lead Conversion: Generate qualified leads, convert sales opportunities, and consistently meet or exceed sales targets.
- Technical Needs Assessment & Proposals: Conduct thorough technical assessments and develop customized lighting solutions and proposals that align with client requirements.
- Quotations & Estimates: Prepare detailed and accurate quotations and cost estimates based on project specifications and drawings.
- Team Leadership & Coordination: Lead and coordinate internal sales and pre-sales teams to ensure alignment with company goals and objectives.
- Project Pipeline Management: Monitor and manage the project pipeline, ensuring timely engagement at all pre-sales stages.
- Market & Competitor Analysis: Keep abreast of market trends, customer needs, and competitor activities to inform strategic decisions.
- Site Visits & Brand Representation: Conduct site visits to enhance brand presence and build long-term client relationships.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of five years’ sales experience within the lighting industry, preferably in a B2B environment.
- Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Marketing, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven ability to read and interpret architectural and electrical drawings for preparing bills of quantities (BOQs), quotations, and cost estimates.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to commute daily to the office located near Amazon Mall, GT Road, Islamabad.
Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Proficiency in MS Office applications.
- Familiarity with AutoCAD, DIALux, or Relux software is considered an advantage.
- Opportunity to earn commission in addition to a fixed monthly salary of PKR 95,000.
This role demands a proactive sales professional with a solid technical background and the ability to manage multiple stakeholders effectively. Candidates must have hands-on experience working with architects, consultants, contractors, and developers on B2B lighting projects, particularly in the Islamabad and Rawalpindi regions. If you meet these criteria and are ready to contribute to a dynamic team, this position offers a rewarding career path with growth potential.