Assistant Manager – Key Accounts

Coats

. Manage key domestic brands based out of Bengaluru .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeBangalore • IndiaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing key domestic brands, building relationships across teams, and driving business growth through effective communication and negotiation. Proficient in leveraging market intelligence and analytical skills to enhance vendor performance and secure business opportunities.

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Key Accounts ManagementAnalytical Communication SkillsNegotiation SkillsVendor Relationship ManagementBusiness Development

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Hard Skills

Brand ManagementProduct KnowledgeMarket IntelligenceCosting and PricingLead GenerationSampling ActivitiesTechnical SeminarsVendor Payment ResolutionSales Performance TrackingBusiness Insights

Soft Skills

Detail OrientationResult OrientationDecision MakingPeople DevelopmentPersuasion

Tools & Technologies

HubSpot

Industry Keywords

Domestic BrandsSouth IndiaMatrix OrganisationQuality AssuranceProduct Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage key domestic brands based out of Bengaluru
Build relationships with Brand Merchandiser, Technical Team, Product Development, Quality Team, Designer, and Sourcing Team of key brands in South India
Organize technical and product seminars for Coats products
Conduct sampling activities through brand designer teams and help include Coats shades in tech packs
Obtain brand projections for each season/category and secure nominations across products, categories, programs, and seasons
Finalize central pricing/costing with brands, obtain vendor lists, and provide support
Use vendor-list and business-share information to gain insights and suggest ways to increase business share
Hold weekly/monthly calls with Brand Quality to understand vendor order flow and address concerns
Work with brands to resolve vendor payment and quality issues
Generate leads and business for India sales using HubSpot and ensure all relevant leads are captured
Follow up regularly on key vendor sales progress and performance through the Sales team
Ensure seamless information flow between Key Accounts and Sales teams and use information to take business actions
Coordinate with the QA and Brand Audit teams
Channel market intelligence from the field force to management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of Graduate Degree
Minimum of 5-7 years of experience
Key Accounts experience
Sound knowledge of products, applications, and end user industry
High quality analytical written and verbal communication, negotiation, decision making, and people development skills
Drive and Hunger to Succeed
Persuasion / Negotiation
Excellent communication skills, proficient in English and Tamil
Detail and result orientation
Ability to work in matrix organisation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusive employment practices
Workplace that values and respects unique perspectives, experiences, skills, and backgrounds