At Akar, we are fueled by an unwavering dedication to driving brand success and making a significant impact on a global scale. If you share the same relentless drive, there’s no better place to begin or advance your career than with us.
Our company’s foundation is built upon the pillars of creativity, innovation, and exceptional brand experiences. We attract some of the most talented professionals in the industry who excel in their respective fields. Equipped with state-of-the-art resources, cutting-edge technology, and a passion for excellence, we tackle the most intricate brand promotion challenges. It’s no wonder that ambitious individuals choose Akar as the platform to showcase their expertise.
By joining our team, you’ll collaborate with a diverse group of colleagues who bring unique perspectives and skills to the table. Together, we cover all aspects of our mission, from strategic brand development to creative design, marketing initiatives to sales strategies, and beyond. We work collectively to make a real difference in the brand landscape.
Whether your passion lies in crafting compelling brand narratives, executing impactful marketing campaigns, leveraging the latest technologies to drive brand innovation, or simply making a positive impact on the lives of consumers, you’ll be surrounded by like-minded professionals who share the same unwavering drive and determination.
Submit the application form along with your CV to careers@akar.co.in.
Job description
- Prepare cost estimates for printed cartons, leaflets, etc.
- Conduct rate analysis for printing and packaging products.
- Communicate and coordinate with the marketing team and clients as and when required.
- Have knowledge of market rates, quality, and the availability of different sizes of paper products in the market.
- Provide clients with relevant information about the products and services offered by the company.
- Resolve supply, quality, service, and invoicing issues with vendors.
- Be responsible for achieving monthly and yearly revenue targets and monitoring the budget.
- Possess good knowledge in preparing estimated costs by gathering proposals, blueprints, specifications, and related documents.
- Maintain contact and relationships with individuals and organizations.
- Compute costs by identifying and analyzing labor, material, and time requirements.
- Prepare cost analyses.
Qualification, Experience & Skills
- Graduate with good analytical skills.
- Good knowledge of MS Office applications (Advanced Excel knowledge will be an added advantage).
- 5 years of relevant experience in estimation in the Printing & Packaging industry.
- Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills. Able to interact with individuals at all levels within the company and externally.
- Strong team working skills in a matrix environment.
- Must be computer literate.
- Sales Strategy: Develop and execute a comprehensive sales strategy focused on growth, in line with organizational objectives. This includes identifying target markets, creating sales plans, and ensuring the achievement of sales targets for both top line and bottom line.
- Business Development: Identify new business opportunities, establish and maintain relationships with key customers, and devise strategies to expand the company’s customer base.
- Customer Service: Ensure the sales team delivers high-quality customer service, promptly responding to inquiries and concerns, and ensuring overall customer satisfaction.
- Marketing Support: Collaborate closely with the marketing team to develop promotional campaigns and provide support for marketing initiatives, driving sales and increasing brand awareness.
- Product Knowledge: Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the company’s products, solutions, and the competitive landscape. Effectively communicate this knowledge to the sales team to position the company’s offerings to customers.
- Product Development: Stay updated on industry and customer trends, identify product/solution needs, and work closely with the Product Development Team to create new, highly profitable, and successful offerings.
- Ideally between 30 to 35 years of age.
- 5-7 years of experience in a similar position, with a proven track record of successful sales growth.
- Familiarity with the Pharma and Healthcare Promotion Ecosystem.
- Possess a strong network of client connections to effectively build and expand sales.
- Driven by an unwavering passion for exponential personal and professional growth.
- Coordinate and track sales orders, ensuring accurate and timely delivery.
- Provide product information and technical assistance to customers.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for customers, addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and maintaining customer satisfaction.
- Manage and update the customer database with accurate and current information.
- Follow up on sales leads and monitor customer accounts to identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities.
- Coordinate sales meetings, conferences, and trade shows, including logistics, scheduling, and material preparation.
- Monitor and report on sales activities, goals, and performance metrics to the sales team and management.
- Collaborate with internal departments such as production, purchasing, logistics, and finance to ensure smooth order processing and delivery.
- Assist in the preparation of sales forecasts, budgeting, and market research activities.
- Maintain and organize sales-related documentation, including contracts, agreements, and customer files.
- Generate sales reports, presentations, and correspondence as required.
- Support the sales team in administrative tasks such as travel arrangements, expense reports, and calendar management.
- Age should ideally be between 25 and 28 years.
- 3-5 years of experience in a similar position with a proven record of successfully conducting sales growth.
- Must understand the Pharma and Healthcare Promotion Ecosystem.
- Must have excellent operational and analytical skills in MS Office.
- Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail.
- Strong time management skills.
- Integrity, with the ability to handle confidential information.