Full?time On?site Metals & Mining Sales / Business Development
About Mahendra?Metal?Corporation
For more than three decades, Mahendra?Metal?Corporation has been one of Chennai's trusted suppliers of stainless?steel sheets, coils, pipes, and custom?fabricated components. We serve a wide spectrum of customers--from MSME manufacturers to large infrastructure projects--helping them source reliable, high?grade stainless products on time and at competitive prices.
Role Overview
We're looking for a seasoned
Senior Stainless?Steel Sales Executive
who will deepen our presence across Tamil?Nadu's MSME sector, unlock new revenue, and nurture long?term partnerships with fabricators, OEMs, and industrial end?users. This is a high?impact, field?oriented role: expect to spend 60?70?% of your time visiting prospects, understanding their requirements, and positioning Mahendra?Metal?Corporation as their preferred supplier.
Key ResponsibilitiesFocus AreaDuties
Business Development
o Identify, qualify & convert MSME prospects through cold visits, referrals, and market mappingo Build a 3?month rolling sales pipeline in CRM and update weekly forecastso Negotiate pricing, payment terms, and delivery schedules to close deals
Account Management
o Own relationships with key clients; conduct quarterly business reviewso Upsell value?added services (cut?to?size, polishing, fabrication) and cross?sell complementary grades/products
Market Intelligence
o Track competitor pricing, new entrants, and shifts in steel demando Provide monthly insights to management for inventory & pricing strategy
Operational Coordination
o Liaise with warehouse and logistics teams to ensure OTIF (On?Time?In?Full) deliverieso Follow up on receivables to maintain DSO targets
Brand & Outreach
o Represent the company at trade fairs, industrial meets, and builder associationso Contribute to LinkedIn posts/industry articles showcasing application success stories
Team Collaboration
o Mentor junior sales executives on product knowledge and consultative sellingo Share best practices in territory planning and account penetrationWhat We're Looking For
Experience:
5+?years in B2B field sales (preferably stainless?steel or allied metals) with a proven track record of exceeding quarterly targets
Network:
Existing contacts among fabrication shops, machinery builders, food?processing units, or construction contractors is a strong plus
Skills:
Consultative selling & negotiation
Territory and pipeline management (CRM proficiency--Zoho/Salesforce/Odoo)
Basic understanding of steel grades (304,?316L,?409?etc.) and finish requirements
Strong analytical skills to interpret demand trends and pricing movements
Education:
Diploma/Degree in Mechanical/Metallurgical Engineering, Marketing, or related field
Language:
Fluency in Tamil & English (Hindi is an advantage)
Mindset:
Self?starter who thrives on autonomy, travel, and delivering tangible results
Benefits & Perks
Competitive base salary + uncapped performance incentive (quarterly)
Mobile + data allowance, laptop, and CRM license
Clear growth path toward Regional Sales Manager within 18?24?months
Join us in shaping Chennai's skyline--one stainless?steel sheet at a time.