Sales Executive

Cernis is hiring on behalf of a growing construction materials company in Kolkata.

Our client is building their sales function from the ground up and is looking for a Sales Executive to be one of its first members. You'll take their products to sites and projects, build relationships with contractors, engineers and vendors, and close deals.

This is a ground-floor role. You're not slotting into an existing machine you'll help shape how the company sells, and every deal you close visibly moves the business forward.

Key Responsibilities

• Work company-provided leads: qualify, follow up diligently, and convert into closed deals
• Develop deep product knowledge across cement, construction chemicals and related materials
• Build and nurture relationships with contractors, engineers, vendors and procurement teams
• Conduct site visits and in-person client meetings to drive and close sales
• Manage follow-ups and ensure smooth order execution end to end
• Consistently meet and exceed assigned sales targets

Required Candidate Profile

• Experience selling construction materials (cement, chemicals or related products) is essential
• 3–6 years of relevant field or B2B sales experience
• Strong understanding of on-site sales and procurement processes
• Confident, persuasive communicator, comfortable with field work and frequent client interaction
• Must own a vehicle for travel as required
• Graduate in any discipline
• Thrives in a build-from-scratch environment

Our client cares most about attitude and hustle. If you're confident, persuasive and a genuine team player, they'll back the right person even if you don't tick every box.

Perks & Benefits

Medical insurance, Provident Fund (PF)

Working Hours: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM, Monday to Saturday

Hiring Process: Online interview in-person interview short assignment. The client is moving quickly and looking to fill this role within a few weeks.

Perks and benefits

Health insurance, Provident fund