A Career at HARMAN
As a technology leader that is rapidly on the move, HARMAN is filled with people who are focused on making life better. Innovation, inclusivity and teamwork are a part of our DNA. When you add that to the challenges we take on and solve together, you’ll discover that at HARMAN you can grow, make a difference and be proud of the work you do every day.

About the Role

The person will be responsible for end to end General Trade business of the defined territory. The person will be responsible for Implementing the overall Strategic sales plan, targets and tools to monitor Sales achievements.

Your Team

Candidate will manage a team of RSO/DSO/ISP in the defined territory

What You Will Do

Overall responsible for revenue through multiple Distribution & Retail channels in Respective States of India assigned to him/her.Identifying and building strategic partnerships that can help in incremental growth with strong focus on marginBuild strong relationship with all General Trade Distributors and ensure strong Retail presence of all Harman Lifestyle SKUsSourcing SKUs strategically and distributing across channelsMaximize Harman’s revenue, growth and visibility.Participate in developing and updating Harman product choices for respective channels.Should keep him/her self-updated with market and competition landscape.Take complete ownership of service and replacements across channels and work with the support team towards minimizing the same.Liaise with marketing team to ensure all Retail channels get required marketing support to sell Harman products.Ensuring consistent growth in market penetration & Brand visibility across the region.Maintain Monthly reports of Distributors Purchase & Sales for internal sales analysis.

What You Need

Bachelor’s degree required, MBA preferred.8-10 plus years of progressive experience in sales / business development roles in multiple markets.Ideal candidate should have proficient computer experience (Excel, Access, Word, Internet, (Power Point).Excellent oral and written communication skills.Strong administrative proficiency and customer liaise skills.Strategically and operationally strong – Ability to synthesize complex information into a simple strategy and then execute and communicate against this strategy.Strong consumer products orientation – Keen understanding of consumer wants and needs, that can be applied to creating market-winning retail sales strategies.Solid planning and organization skills – Ability to manage complex projects and schedules necessary with this global retail operations role.Good collaboration skills – Ability to collaborate with people and teams from all functions within Harman plus full range of industry consumer customers.Demonstrated creativity and out-of-the box thinking – Constantly pushing new ideas and programs to solve sales and market challenges.Business acumen – Solid business and financial background.

What is Nice to Have

Extensive Sales & Distribution experience in multiple market sales, required. Preferred industries; electronics manufacturing, consumer electronics, computer hardware, automotive and other relevant industries.Dynamic builder of relationships with customers, with track record of identifying new areas of opportunity and negotiating complex business deals for mutual benefit.Provides updated market feedback to the vertical market and target market specialists. Interfaces with sales & marketing to leverage their knowledge and efforts to maximize sales launches.

What Makes You Eligible

Be willing to travel up to 70%, domestic travel

What We Offer

Flexible work environment, allowing for full-time remote work globally for positions that can be performed outside a HARMAN or customer locationAccess to employee discounts on world-class Harman and Samsung products (JBL, HARMAN Kardon, AKG, etc.)Extensive training opportunities through our own HARMAN UniversityCompetitive wellness benefitsTuition ReimbursementAccess to HARMAN Campus Fitness Center and CafeteriaAn inclusive and diverse work environment that fosters and encourages professional and personal development

HARMAN is proud to be an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.