Assistant Manager - South

Adani Group

📍Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India
Posted May 19, 2026

Job Overview

Position

Assistant Manager - South

Company

Adani Group

Location

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

Work Type

On-site

Job ID

li-4394437924

Job Description

About Business
JOB DESCRIPTION
Adani Group:
Adani Group is a diversified organisation in India comprising 10 publicly traded companies. It has created a world class logistics and utility infrastructure portfolio that has a pan-India presence. Adani Group is headquartered in Ahmedabad, in the state of Gujarat, India. Over the years, Adani Group has positioned itself to be the market leader in its logistics and energy businesses focusing on large scale infrastructure development in India with O & M practices benchmarked to global standards. With four IG rated businesses, it is the only Infrastructure Investment Grade issuer in India.

Adani Solar:
Adani Solar is India's 1st and largest vertically integrated solar PV manufacturer with 4 GW cells & modules and 2 GW of ingots & wafers manufacturing capacities

Job Purpose:
The Territory Manager - Retail & C&I is responsible for driving sales growth and managing customer relationships within a specific geographic region, focusing on both retail and commercial & industrial (C&I) segments. This role involves executing sales strategies, managing key accounts, developing new business opportunities, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The Territory Manager is also accountable for meeting sales targets, collaborating with channel partners, and providing support to the sales team to achieve overall business objectives.

Responsibilities
Sales Strategy Execution:

  • Implement sales strategies and drive sales growth for both retail and C&I segments within the assigned territory. Align efforts with regional business objectives and company goals.

Lead Generation And Business Development

  • Identify new business opportunities and generate leads through direct sales efforts, networking, and marketing activities. Develop and maintain a robust pipeline of prospects within the territory.

Account Management

  • Manage key accounts by understanding customer needs, offering solutions, and ensuring timely delivery. Negotiate contracts and agreements, aiming for mutually beneficial outcomes.

Market Analysis

  • Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences. Adjust sales strategies and tactics based on market intelligence to stay competitive and achieve sales targets.

Sales Target Achievement

  • Consistently meet or exceed sales targets for both retail and C&I channels. Track performance, identify gaps, and take corrective actions to ensure targets are achieved.

Collaboration With Channel Partners

  • Work closely with channel partners to optimize sales and ensure effective product distribution. Provide necessary training and support to enhance their sales capabilities.

Sales Reporting

  • Maintain accurate sales records, generate reports, and provide regular updates to seniormanagement on sales performance, market conditions, and competitor insights.

Key Stakeholders - Internal

  • Territory Sales Team

  • Sales Operations Team

  • Marketing Team

  • Customer Service Team

Key Stakeholders - External

  • Retail and C&I Clients

  • Local Channel Partners

  • Contractors/Project Managers

  • Suppliers

Qualifications
Educational Qualification:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or a related field. MBA is a plus.

Work Experience (Range Of Years)

  • Min 6-8 years in sales, with at least 2-3 years in a territory management role. Experience managing retail and C&I sales in the solar or related industry. Strong communication and customer relationship management skills.

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Practice Questions

💡Technical Questions (3)
  • 1.How do you approach developing and executing a sales strategy that balances both retail and Commercial & Industrial (C&I) segments within a specific territory like South Coimbatore?
  • 2.In the highly competitive solar market, how do you conduct market analysis and use competitor intelligence to adjust your sales tactics?
  • 3.Can you explain your process for onboarding, training, and collaborating with local channel partners to optimize solar product distribution?
🎯Behavioral Questions (3)
  • 1.Tell me about a time when you missed a sales target in your territory. How did you identify the gaps, and what corrective actions did you take?
  • 2.Describe a situation where you had to manage a key C&I account that was demanding unfavorable contract terms. How did you handle the negotiation?
  • 3.Give me an example of how you successfully generated leads and developed new business opportunities in a territory that was previously underperforming.
🧩Situational Questions (2)
  • 1.You notice that a major competitor is aggressively pricing their solar modules in Coimbatore, causing your channel partners to lose deals and consider switching loyalties. How do you respond?
  • 2.A key C&I client is furious because a material supply delay from our end is jeopardizing their project timeline, and they are threatening to cancel the contract. How do you handle this?

Resume Keywords

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Territory ManagementC&I SalesRetail SalesSolar PVChannel PartnersLead GenerationKey Account ManagementSales StrategyMarket AnalysisContract NegotiationPipeline DevelopmentAdani Solar

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