Associate Field Manager

Job Description
Job Description In Primary Posting Language (Include Requirements For Education, Experience And Skills)

Role Summary
Responsible for sales development in business for the defined area. Managing distributor/ Stockist and providing feedback to superior on the development in the areas of business interest. Complete responsibility in terms of inventory management at distributor/ Stockist with payments, formulating strategies for sales and marketing; explore the market opportunities through suitable surveys with stakeholders. Responsible for the Achievement of Sales Target in the assigned Territory. Responsible for building long lasting relationship with the Customers and KOL. Responsible for implementation of Companies Policies, Procedure and Compliance guidelines.

We are looking for Ideal candidate for the vacancy in Cuddalore HQ in Tamilnadu. Candidate should be a science graduate with some experience in Animal health industry in this market preferably in large animal segment.

Role Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities critical to the performance of the role.

• Demand generation for Ruminant products in trade (from Vets/DF's/Canine Practitioner/Paravets/Shepherds, MU etc).
• Selling these products by using Pharma Sell/Action selling Process steps.
• Coordinating between retailer, distributors, and customers.
• Minimizing expiries by regular secondary sales.
• Prompt submission of DFAR / TE.
• Liaison with Vet Colleges & Institutions and key accounts
• Development of good rapport with Milk union, farmer forums and other NGO's for business volumes.
• Responsible for Outstanding/recoveries pertaining to the customers of their territory.
• Compliance to Business Principles
• The Sales Executive is responsible for maintaining Sales growth for Ruminant products in their respective territories. Achieving annual targets, In addition to this regular customer follow up like Vets, DF's, Shepherds', milk unions, farmer forums and other NGO's, distributors & retailers.
• Growth and expansion of Ruminant products to make our brand as a leading company in their territory against increasing competition phase.
• Attaining desired growth as per traffic light model.
• Implementing / reporting through MAXX/ Sales Force automation.
• Developing self as successful sales personnel within business unit as well as in a highly competitive marketplace.
• Complete management of distributor/ Stockist.

Qualifications And Experience
Qualifications that are job related, consistent with business necessity and necessary for the performance of the essential functions of this role; includes education/licenses/certifications, relevant experience, technical and/or other job-related skills.

• Bachelor's degree in related field i.e., Sales/Marketing Course Certification
• 3-5 years relevant experience.
• Should have relevant experience in Pharma Industry.
• Should be action oriented, should have knowledge of business and selling skills and processes.
• Should be able to speak, read & write in Tamil Language
• Business knowledge of English is a must

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Employee Status
Regular

Relocation
VISA Sponsorship
Travel Requirements
Flexible Work Arrangements
Not Applicable

Shift
Valid Driving License
Hazardous Material(s)
Required Skills
Account Management, Adaptability, Animal Health Care, Applied Research, Communication, Customer Experience Management, Data Analysis, Field Research, Inbound Phone Sales, Lead Generation, Malayalam Language, Management Process, Market Analytics, Product Knowledge, Sales Forecasting, Sales Pipeline Management, Sales Reporting, Sales Strategy Development, Tamil Language, Technical Knowledge, Technical Product Sales, Telugu Language, Veterinary Sciences

Preferred Skills
Job Posting End Date
09/30/2025

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Requisition ID
R361083