Assistant Manager - South

Adani Solar

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

Job Overview

Position

Assistant Manager - South

Company

Adani Solar

Location

Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, India

Work Type

On-site

Job ID

li-4397779603

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 would you approach building and executing a sales strategy that balances both retail and C&I segments for solar PV products in the South region?
  • 2.Can you explain your method for analyzing market trends and competitor activities in the solar sector, and how you translate that into actionable tactics?
  • 3.What key metrics and sales records do you track for territory management, and how do you use this data to report to senior management?
🎯Behavioral Questions (3)
  • 1.Tell me about a time you missed a sales target in your territory. How did you identify the gap, and what corrective actions did you take?
  • 2.Describe a situation where you had to collaborate with channel partners to optimize product distribution and sales. How did you ensure their success?
  • 3.Give an example of a complex contract negotiation with a key C&I account where you had to ensure a mutually beneficial outcome.
🧩Situational Questions (2)
  • 1.You notice a sudden surge in competitor activity offering heavily discounted solar modules in your Coimbatore territory, causing your retail leads to stall. What do you do?
  • 2.A key C&I client is threatening to delay a major contract signing because of an unexpected supply chain issue affecting delivery timelines. How do you handle this?

Resume Keywords

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Territory ManagementC&I SalesRetail SalesSolar PVChannel PartnersLead GenerationKey Account ManagementSales StrategyMarket AnalysisContract Negotiation

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