Area Sales Manager - FMCG

Description:

Job Purpose:

The position is responsible for the managing and driving sales through dedicated team and distribution channels for all geographies related to the specific branch by focusing on the activities below.

Responsibility:

- Driving sales through distributors and direct dealers

- Growing business through market expansion.

- Driving new product launches

- Ensure distribution coverage to all critical towns; take necessary corrective actions to increase coverage through distributors/dealers and addition of retail outlets in existing and gap towns

- Managing & reviewing a set of dedicated team & ensuring implementation of action plans through them to improve performance in respective zones

- Regular inventory & stock planning with supply chain managers

- Design and propose the Local Sales promotions schemes and track their usage

- Taking process improvement initiatives around sales process, distribution and branch operations

- Ensure timely closure of complaint handling

- MIS reporting, tracking of expenses and ensure timely settlement of claims

Skills/Qualifications:

- MBA with minimum 5 years of experience

- Knowledge of local language and the person should be open to travel.

CTC 40 lpa