Area Sales Manager – Personal Auto (South India)

About the role

3M is looking for an experienced sales professional to lead the Personal Auto vertical in South India. Based in Bangalore, you will expand the auto‑aftermarket detailer and channel base, driving growth for the Personal Auto portfolio.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and manage key accounts, building long‑term relationships and aligning 3M solutions with customer needs.
• Identify, onboard, and manage channel partners across South India to increase retail coverage and market share.
• Own end‑to‑end sales execution, including forecasting, inventory tracking, order collection, billing, payment collection and issue resolution.
• Maintain the sales pipeline using Salesforce (SFDC), handling accounts, leads, opportunities and revenue schedules.
• Collaborate with marketing and technical teams to run campaigns, convert leads, and deliver product training and demos.

Required profile

• Proven experience in sales and business development within the automotive aftermarket.
• Strong customer‑first mindset with excellent relationship‑building skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage channel partners and drive retail sales.
• Solid track record of meeting sales targets and managing the full sales cycle.
• Experience using Salesforce for pipeline and opportunity management.

Required skills

• Salesforce (SFDC) operational knowledge