Area Sales Manager – Automotive Aftermarket | Aurangabad

3M is hiring an Area Sales Manager – Automotive Aftermarket | Aurangabad for a remote role open to applicants in India. Level rates it ; you can apply on 3M.

Level's read on this job

Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this sales role: aI is not part of the work.
The posting lists this role as remote.
Tools and skills the posting cites include CRM, sales and business development.
Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
Level lists 785 other open roles at 3M.

AI in this role

Drive market development and business expansion across ProCare and Collision Repair segments as Area Sales Manager.

CRM

salesbusiness-developmentterritory-managementchannel-managementcustomer-relationship-management

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Job Description:

Job Purpose / Role Summary

The role is responsible for driving market development, enhancing customer engagement, and expanding business opportunities across the ProCare and Collision Repair segments within the assigned territory. The incumbent will focus on improving market coverage, strengthening customer relationships, identifying growth opportunities, and ensuring effective execution of sales and service initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute territory plans to maximize market coverage and customer reach.
Identify, acquire, and manage new business opportunities within the ProCare and Collision Repair segments.
Build and maintain strong relationships with body shops, workshops, dealers, fleet operators, and other key channel partners.
Conduct regular market visits to ensure customer engagement and business development.
Promote company products, solutions, and value-added services to customers.
Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer requirements to identify growth opportunities.
Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely product availability, customer support, and issue resolution.
Drive customer satisfaction through proactive account management and service excellence.
Organize product demonstrations, customer meetings, and technical awareness programs.
Ensure effective implementation of sales and marketing initiatives within the assigned territory.
Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, opportunities, and market intelligence.

Required Skills

Strong sales and business development capabilities.
Excellent relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
Territory management and market expansion expertise.
Effective communication and negotiation skills.
Ability to work independently and manage extensive travel requirements.
Problem-solving and customer-centric mindset.

Preferred Skills

Experience in automotive aftermarket, coatings, paint, collision repair, or related industries.
Knowledge of distributor/channel management.
Familiarity with CRM tools and sales reporting systems.
Ability to identify and capitalize on emerging market opportunities.

Education Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Engineering, Automotive Technology, or a related field.
MBA/PGDM preferred.

Experience Required

5 to10 years of experience in sales, business development, territory management, or customer management.
Experience in automotive, collision repair, coatings, lubricants, industrial products, or related sectors will be an advantage.

Key Competencies

Customer Focus
Sales Acumen
Market Development
Relationship Building
Territory Management
Communication & Influencing
Planning & Execution
Results Orientation
Commercial Awareness

Industry Background

Automotive Aftermarket, Collision Repair, Paints & Coatings, Industrial Solutions, Auto Components, Lubricants, or Related B2B Sales Industries.

Travel Requirement

Extensive travel within the assigned territory to ensure optimum market coverage and customer engagement

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How we rate this

Area Sales Manager – Automotive Aftermarket | Aurangabad at 3M rates 10 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

Levels come from how often the tools, models and workflows of the role are named in the posting itself. Read the description and count the AI tools, models and workflows it names.

Key facts

Area Sales Manager – Automotive Aftermarket | Aurangabad is an open job at 3M.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in IN, Maharashtra, Mumbai and is marked remote.
The job was posted on August 27, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by 3M. Apply on 3M

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

SalesBusiness DevelopmentTerritory ManagementChannel ManagementCustomer Relationship ManagementCRM

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Pay

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