Area Sales Manager

Last Date to Apply: 12th October, 2025

Employment Type: This is a full-time position.

Grade: This is a grade 2 position. (permanent)

Location: This role is based in Lahore, Pakistan. (On-Site)

About the role:

As an Area Sales Manager, you will oversee on-ground indirect sales activities within the assigned area through the franchise channel and convert market opportunities to drive sales.

Your Impactful Goals will include:

Achievement of assigned monthly/annual targets through effective franchise management. A few of the KPIs are mentioned below, Gross Adds - First Call Activation (FCA)

• Revenue - Primary & Secondary Recharge
• Financial Services, Devices and Internet product offerings
• Location-based Business Segment KPIs
• Business growth and improvement of market share within the assigned territory
• Execution of Key strategic projects in line with organizational goals
• Responsible for franchise servicing and retail enablement of assigned territory, including business partner management & induction of new partners.
• Ensuring Telenor Way for Work & Telenor Values from Franchise Channel

Your Typical Day will look like:

Franchise Management

• Timely and effective communication of targets and its monitoring/reporting
• Regular market visits to gather insights and competitor information etc.
• Route planning and target setting for RSOs
• Profitability monitoring and staffing at Franchise end
• Franchise and Retail staff motivation and training sessions
• Franchise servicing, CSAT, DSAT and enablement of franchises staff on Product & Processes
• End to end ownership of franchise documentation and adherence of PTA & Company's SOP at franchises

Distribution Management

• Ongoing improvement of trends (minimum balance retailers, servicing at retail level for FS and GSM)
• Retail footprint expansion to increase availability of products and services
• Channel investment monitoring
• Ensuring and improving quality of sales including all verticals

Projects
: Work on other projects assigned by the line manager with the aim of constantly improving Sales & Distribution target achievement

Your Career Path:

This position offers the following career path options besides growth within indirect sales channel,

· Roles within S&D Operations and S&D Planning, which are geared more towards planning

· Trade Marketing - Regional execution or nationwide planning.

· Direct/Corporate selling within Business Solutions department.

What we're looking for:

Education: Minimum Bachelor's degree with specialization in any field, preferably in the Business side

Work experience: Experience in a sales and/or distribution role in an organization with a sizeable distribution network. Experience as a team leader would be preferred.

Functional Skills/Knowledge Areas:

• Ability to work well under pressure, self-motivated and flexible
• Excellent communication skills in English (both verbal & written)
• Strong team management skills
• Strong analytical ability and business acumen
• Proactive and customer-centric mindset
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Knowledge of corporate culture and values
• Should be able to analyze, understand and recommend a solution to complex problems
• Ability to think and come up with recommendations for meeting business objectives
• Organized and can manage several projects and/or activities at a time
• Knowledge of corporate culture and values

Why should you join us at Telenor?

At Telenor Pakistan, we're more than just a workplace-we're a community where learning and growth are at the core of everything we do. We provide a platform that nurtures your professional and personal development, empowering you to excel in your chosen field and realize your potential in a dynamic, collaborative environment. As an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and inclusivity, fostering an open and flexible environment where new ideas are welcomed.

As a learning organization, we value curiosity and innovation, encouraging hands-on experiences and continuous growth. Our culture, built on Telenor's four guiding behaviors, sets us apart:

• Always Explore: We believe growth is achieved through daily learning. We encourage you to challenge norms, embrace curiosity, experiment, and learn from every step.
• Create Together: We know that diverse teams yield the best solutions. By bringing together varied perspectives, we support, share, and help each other succeed.
• Keep Promises: Trust is essential to all relationships. We take ownership and pride in delivering with accuracy and integrity.
• Be Respectful: We prioritize empathy and respect, meeting everyone at eye level, listening intently, and showing care.

Join us to be mentored, empowered, and inspired and become part of a team that positively impacts over 40 million lives every day