Area Sales Manager – Lanka Tiles PLC
Job Overview
Company: Lanka Tiles PLC
Position: Area Sales Manager
Industry: Sales, Marketing & Building Materials
Job Location: Sri Lanka
Experience Required: 5–7 years
Lanka Tiles PLC, a market leader in ceramic wall and floor tiles, is seeking a dynamic, results-driven, and experienced professional to join its team as an Area Sales Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving sales growth, managing the sales team, developing customer relationships, and achieving sales targets within the assigned area.
Position Details
- Job Title: Area Sales Manager
- Company: Lanka Tiles PLC
- Department: Sales
- Experience Level: Experienced Professional
- Salary & Benefits: Attractive remuneration package
Company Overview
Lanka Tiles PLC is a leading Sri Lankan manufacturer and supplier of ceramic wall and floor tiles. With over four decades of industry experience, the company focuses on design excellence, innovation, superior quality, and expanding its market presence across Sri Lanka.
Qualifications & Experience
- Minimum of 5–7 years of proven sales experience, preferably in retail, project, or distribution sales.
- Bachelor’s degree in Management, Business Administration, Marketing, or an equivalent professional qualification.
- Proficiency in both Sinhala and Tamil will be considered an added advantage.
- Strong leadership, people management, and territory management skills.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and customer relationship management abilities.
- Sound understanding of sales targets, KPIs, and market analysis.
- Experience in the construction, building materials, ceramics, or interior solutions sector will be an added advantage.
- Preferred age: below 35 years.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement effective area sales strategies to achieve monthly and annual sales targets.
- Lead, motivate, and monitor the performance of the sales team within the assigned area.
- Identify new business opportunities and strengthen relationships with dealers, distributors, and key customers.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to drive business growth.
- Ensure proper execution of sales promotions, pricing, and discount policies.
- Coordinate with internal teams, including Accounts, Marketing, and Operations, to ensure smooth order fulfilment.
- Maintain accurate sales reports, forecasts, and customer relationship management (CRM) updates.
Required Skills
- Sales strategy development and execution.
- Sales team leadership and performance management.
- Territory and distributor management.
- Customer relationship management.
- Negotiation and communication.
- Market research and competitor analysis.
- Sales forecasting and reporting.
- Problem-solving and decision-making.
Salary & Benefits
An attractive remuneration package awaits the successful candidate. Specific salary details and additional benefits are not stated in the advertisement.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should forward their application along with the names and contact details of two non-related referees to:
Email: hrho@lankatiles.com
Postal Address:
Chief Human Resources Officer
“LANKATILES”
No. 215, Nawala Road,
Narahenpita, Colombo 05, Sri Lanka.
Contact Numbers:
- Telephone: 0114 526 700
- Mobile: 076 8789 381
Important Notes
- Applications should be submitted within 10 days of the advertisement.
- Mention “Area Sales Manager” in the email subject line.
- Applicants should include the names and contact details of two non-related referees.
- Proficiency in Sinhala and Tamil, as well as experience in the building materials or ceramics sector, will be considered advantageous.