Area Sales Manager

2 weeks ago

Ahmedabad Bengaluru India VC Nutri Foods Full time ₹ 12,00,000 - ₹ 24,00,000 per year

Job Title: Sales Officer, Sr. Sales Officer and/or Area Sales Manager (ASM)

Department: Sales & Distribution

Locations: We have roles open in the States of Karnataka + Part of Telangana, AP + Part of Telangana, Tamilnadu + Kerala, Odissha + Chattisgarh, Maharashtra, Gujarat + Rajasthan.

Reporting To: Regional Sales In-charge

Job Summary:

The Sales Officer / Area Sales Manager will be responsible for driving sales growth, expanding distribution networks, and improving market penetration for the companys confectionery products in the assigned territory. The role requires building and managing strong relationships with distributors, retailers, and field sales staff to increase the width (range of outlets selling the brand) and depth (number of SKUs per outlet) of product availability. The Sales Officer / ASM will execute business plans, monitor market performance, and ensure consistent achievement of sales targets and visibility goals.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Distribution Expansion:

Identify and appoint new distributors and sub-stockists to improve distribution reach in underpenetrated areas.

Drive numeric and weighted distribution targets across urban and rural markets.

Ensure distributor is of sound financial worthiness, has infrastructure and compliance with legal requirements.

  1. Width & Depth of Distribution:

    Expand the width by increasing the number of customers stocking company SKUs.

    Improve depth by increasing the number of SKUs placed per customer based on product segmentation.

    Monitor SKU-wise availability and push movement of new and strategic products.

  2. Sales Target Achievement:

    Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual primary and secondary sales targets.

    Monitor beat-wise and distributor-wise performance and take corrective actions where required.

    Track and drive customer-level sales productivity and performance metrics.

  3. Retail & Channel Development:

    Conduct regular market visits to ensure availability, visibility, and freshness of products.

    Implement trade schemes, promotions, and merchandising activities effectively.

    Train and support field sales representatives (TSIs/PSRs) to enhance retail engagement and sell-through.

  4. Market Intelligence & Competitor Tracking:

    Gather and report competitor activities, pricing, new launches, and trade feedback.

    Identify market trends and consumer insights to support sales strategies.

  5. Reporting & MIS:

    Maintain accurate and timely sales data, distributor claims, and territory performance reports.

    Use sales dashboards and tools to drive data-based decisions and actions.

Required Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing, or related field. MBA Sales & Marketing is added advantage.

47 years of relevant Food & FMCG sales experience, preferably in the confectionery/snacks/beverages sector.

Current job must be in Confectionery business for 2-3 years and hands on experience in appointing wholesale distributors.

Proven track record in distribution expansion and field sales management.

Experience in managing rural and urban distribution networks.

Skills & Competencies:

Strong leadership and team management abilities.

Deep understanding of Confectionery / FMCG channel dynamics (GT/MT/rural trade).

Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

Language proficiency in Local, English and Hindi languages is a must.

Data-driven approach with hands-on experience in MS Excel and reporting tools.

High energy, self-motivated, and result-oriented mind set.

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