Team Lead (Sales, Marketing & Business Development)

Team Lead (Sales, Marketing & Business Development) – Sumathi Group

Job Title: Team Lead (Sales, Marketing & Business Development)

Job Category: Sales & Marketing, Business Development, IT, Private Jobs

Job Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Job Overview

Retail Information Technologies (Pvt) Ltd (Retail IT), a proud subsidiary of Sumathi Holdings, is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Team Lead – Sales, Marketing & Business Development. This role is ideal for experienced professionals with a strong background in sales, marketing, and business development within the IT or retail technology industry. The successful candidate will lead sales initiatives, develop new business opportunities, and drive revenue growth while managing a high-performing sales team.

Position Details

Position: Team Lead – Sales, Marketing & Business Development

Company: Retail Information Technologies (Pvt) Ltd (Retail IT)

Parent Company: Sumathi Holdings (Pvt) Ltd

Employment Type: Full-Time

Job Category: Sales & Marketing, Business Development, IT, Private Jobs

Work Location: Colombo, Sri Lanka

Company Overview

Retail Information Technologies (Retail IT) is a leading provider of Retail Information Technology solutions in Sri Lanka. With over two decades of industry expertise, the company specializes in POS (Point of Sale) systems, retail software, hardware solutions, after-sales support, and innovative technology solutions that help modernize retail businesses across the country.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree or Professional Qualification in Sales, Marketing, Business Management, Information Technology, or a related field.
• Proven experience in sales, marketing, and business development, preferably in IT solutions, POS systems, retail technology, software, hardware, or service-based industries.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to guide, motivate, and monitor a sales team.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and customer relationship management skills.
• Ability to identify market opportunities, develop sales strategies, and convert prospects into long-term customers.
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to understand customer requirements and recommend suitable technology solutions.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft 365, including Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with CRM systems will be an added advantage.
• Self-motivated, target-oriented, and capable of working under pressure to meet deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and guide the Sales and Marketing team to achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities across retail, supermarkets, restaurants, pharmacies, and other POS-related business sectors.
• Promote Retail IT’s POS systems, retail software, hardware products, AMC services, and after-sales support solutions.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers to improve customer retention and repeat business.
• Plan and execute sales strategies, promotional campaigns, customer visits, product demonstrations, and market development activities.
• Monitor competitor activities, market trends, customer requirements, and pricing movements to support effective business planning.
• Prepare sales forecasts, customer visit reports, performance reports, and business development updates for management review.

Required Skills

• Sales leadership and team management.
• Business development and strategic planning.
• IT solutions and POS systems knowledge.
• Customer relationship management (CRM).
• Negotiation and presentation skills.
• Market research and competitor analysis.
• Microsoft 365 proficiency.
• Communication and problem-solving skills.

Salary & Benefits

• Attractive remuneration package.
• Opportunity to lead sales and business development activities in a leading retail technology company.
• Exposure to enterprise-level POS systems, software solutions, hardware products, and AMC services.
• Professional career growth and development opportunities.
• Performance-driven and collaborative working environment.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit their updated Curriculum Vitae (CV), clearly mentioning “Team Lead – Sales, Marketing & Business Development” as the email subject.

Email: careers@sumathi.com

Important Notes

• Experience in IT solutions, POS systems, retail technology, software, or hardware sales is highly preferred.
• Experience with CRM systems will be an added advantage.
• Strong leadership and business development skills are essential.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.