Zonal Sales Manager (ZSM) Kanpur
Job Summary
Job Description Zonal Sales Manager (ZSM)
Company: Loom Solar
Position: Zonal Sales Manager (ZSM)
Department: Sales & Business Development
Reports To: Head Sales / Chief Business Officer (CBO)
Location: Zonal / Regional Base
Experience: 815 years
Industry: Solar / Renewable Energy / Electrical / Power / Consumer Durables / Building
Materials
Employment Type: Full-time
1. About Loom Solar
Loom Solar is building Indias Smart Home Energy Company with a strong focus on solar
modules inverters batteries energy storage and complete energy solutions.
As Loom Solar scales its dealer distributor installer and institutional network the Zonal Sales
Manager will be responsible for converting the companys strategy into strong execution and
profitable growth across the zone.
2. Role Purpose
The ZSM will own the revenue channel expansion market share team productivity and
business profitability of the assigned zone.
The role requires a leader who can:
Build a high-performance sales organization
Expand Loom Solars dealer and distributor network
Increase sales productivity and market penetration
Develop strong relationships with channel partners
Drive primary and secondary sales
Ensure price discipline and healthy margins
Win against competitors through execution service and partner value
Build a strong pipeline for residential commercial and institutional opportunities
Develop future leaders within the sales organization
The ZSM is the CEO of the zone.3. Key Responsibilities
A. Zonal Revenue Ownership
Own the monthly quarterly and annual revenue target for the zone.
Deliver primary billing secondary sales and collections.
Prepare and execute the zonal sales plan.
Identify growth opportunities by state district product and channel.
Monitor daily sales against target and take corrective action.
Ensure consistent month-on-month growth.
Core responsibility:
Target Planning Execution Review Corrective Action Achievement
B. Dealer & Distributor Expansion
Build a strong network of authorized Loom Solar dealers and distributors.
Identify white-space districts and appoint channel partners.
Develop productive dealers rather than focusing only on registrations.
Increase active and billing dealers every month.
Reactivate inactive dealers.
Improve repeat billing from existing partners.
Develop high-potential dealers into larger business partners.
Ensure adequate channel coverage across the zone.
Dealer KPIs
New dealers onboarded
Active dealers
Productive dealers
Repeat dealers
Dealer billing
Dealer revenue growth
Dealer retention
Dealer productivity
Dealer profitability
4. Market Expansion
Develop a district-wise market expansion plan.
Identify top markets emerging markets and underpenetrated markets.
Ensure Loom Solar presence in priority districts. Track competitor presence pricing products and schemes.
Develop strategies to increase Looms market share.
Build local relationships with installers EPC companies electricians influencers and
key customers.
5. Sales Team Leadership
Lead and develop the zonal sales team including:
RSM ASM TSO/BDO Dealer/Installer Network
Responsibilities include:
Set clear targets for every team member.
Conduct daily/weekly/monthly performance reviews.
Track field productivity.
Improve productive calls and dealer visits.
Coach underperforming employees.
Recognize high performers.
Build a performance-driven culture.
Identify and develop future RSMs/ASMs.
Ensure manpower availability in priority markets.
Team KPIs
Sales per employee
Target achievement
Productive calls/day
Dealer visits
New dealer activation
Repeat billing
Collection efficiency
Territory coverage
Team attrition
Employee productivity
6. Channel Partner Management "Partner First"
The ZSM will ensure that Loom Solar becomes the #1 preferred brand for channel partners.
Build long-term relationships with: Dealers
Distributors
Installers
System integrators
EPC companies
Electrical contractors
Solar influencers
Key institutional customers
Ensure partners receive:
Product availability
Competitive margins
Fast service
Sales support
Product training
Technical support
Marketing support
Lead support
Financing support where applicable
Transparent policies
7. Product Sales
Drive sales across Loom Solars portfolio:
Solar Modules
Residential modules
DCR modules
Commercial modules
High-wattage modules
Energy Solutions
Hybrid inverters
On-grid inverters
Lithium batteries
BESS
Energy storage solutions
Solar Applications
Residential solar PM Surya Ghar
C&I
EPC
Open Access
Solar pumps
Other emerging energy solutions
The ZSM must ensure the sales team sells solutions not just products.
8. Government & Solar Scheme Business
Drive opportunities related to:
PM Surya Ghar
PM-KUSUM
State solar schemes
Government tenders
DISCOM opportunities
Institutional projects
Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely execution and documentation.
9. Key Account Development
Develop large customers and strategic accounts including:
EPC companies
Developers
Large installers
Industrial customers
Commercial customers
Government institutions
Large distributors
Strategic channel partners
Maintain a healthy pipeline and ensure conversion of large opportunities.10. Pricing & Competition Management
Track competitor pricing daily/weekly.
Monitor market price movements.
Ensure Looms pricing strategy is implemented correctly.
Prevent unauthorized discounting.
Maintain channel price discipline.
Protect dealer margins.
Escalate major competitive threats.
Develop value-based selling strategies instead of competing only on price.
11. Collections & Working Capital
The ZSM is responsible not only for sales but also for quality of sales.
Responsibilities:
Ensure timely collections.
Monitor dealer credit limits.
Reduce overdue receivables.
Prevent unhealthy credit sales.
Coordinate with finance for credit approvals.
Ensure collection targets are achieved.
Key KPIs
Collection efficiency
DSO
Overdue amount
Credit utilization
Bad debt
Outstanding aging
12. Sales Forecasting & CRM Discipline
Ensure 100% adoption of Looms sales technology/CRM.
Every team member should maintain:
Dealer database
Customer pipeline Daily activities
Visit reports
Enquiries
Orders
Lost opportunities
Competitor information
Collection status
Future pipeline
The ZSM must ensure that what is not in CRM is considered not planned.
13. Business Reviews
Conduct:
Daily
Sales achievement
Orders
Collections
Critical issues
Weekly
Zone performance
State performance
Dealer activation
Pipeline
Competition
Stock
Collections
Monthly
Target vs achievement
Revenue growth
Market expansion
Team productivity
Dealer productivity
Product mix
Gross margin
Collections
Next-month action plan14. Cross-Functional Coordination
Work closely with:
CBO / Sales Head
RSMs
Marketing
Product
Supply Chain
Finance
Operations
Service
Technical Team
HR
CRM/Technology
Ensure customer and channel issues are resolved quickly.
15. ZSM Scorecard
KPI Weight
Revenue Achievement 25%
Revenue Growth 10%
Dealer Productivity 10%
New Dealer Activation 10%
Secondary Sales 10%
Collection & Working Capital 10%
Team Productivity 10%
Market Expansion 5%
Product Mix / New Product Sales 5%
CRM & Process Discipline 5%
Total 100%
Graduate in any discipline.
MBA/PGDM in Sales & Marketing preferred.Experience
815 years of sales experience with at least 35 years in a zonal/regional leadership role.
Preferred industries:
Solar
Electrical
Power
Consumer Durables
Building Materials
Electrical & Electronics
Renewable Energy
FMCG / Distribution-led businesses
17. Must-Have Competencies
Leadership
Strong people leadership
High ownership
Ability to build teams
Coaching and mentoring
Sales
Channel sales
Distribution management
Dealer development
Key account management
Negotiation
Revenue ownership
Business
P&L understanding
Pricing
Gross margin
Working capital
Forecasting
Market analysis
Technology CRM discipline
Sales dashboards
Excel/Google Sheets
Data-driven decision making
What You Can Expect
Work Timing : 10:00 am to 7:00 pm (Monday to Saturday)
Education : MBA
Address : Loom Solar Pvt Ltd (14/4 Mathura Road Faridabad 121003)
Contact : Muskan Singh
Gender : Male / Female
Job Type : Full Time
Job Location : Faridabad
Industry Type : Renewable Solar Energy
Pay Types : Fix Pay and Performance Incentives
Required Skills:
Desired Candidate Profile Education / BE (Electrical Mechanical Civil Energy) MBA preferred Experience 1015 years experience in: o Solar EPC o Infrastructure o Electrical projects o Renewable energy business Minimum 5 years in leadership role handling P& Industry Experience Experience in companies like: Tata Power Solar Waaree Energies SolarSquare Loom Solar Adani Green Energy Vikram Solar Required Skills Business Skills P&L Management Strategic Planning Sales Leadership Contract Negotiation Channel Expansion Budgeting & Forecasting Technical Skills Solar EPC execution Rooftop & C&I solar systems Tendering & project costing Regulatory understanding CRM & ERP systems Leadership Skills Team Building Decision Making Cross-functional coordination Conflict Resolution Stakeholder Management