B2B Sales / Customer Acquisition Manager | B2B agritech platform

- Our client is India's first supply chain network of ugly yet fresh and fit-for-consumption fruits and vegetables. It buys the produce from farmers and sells them directly to commercial kitchens thereby bridging the gap between buyers and sellers.

- Founded in 2019, this Y-Combinator backed agri-tech company already has more than 500 customers across Bangalore and has raised ~$1.5 million till date, with plans for a nationwide rollout. Some of its clients include IIM Bangalore, Subway, Freshmenu, Toscano, Chianti, among others.

- It is successfully curbing food waste, increasing farmer incomes and giving access to healthy, affordable produce to one and all.

- As a B2B Sales / Customer Acquisition Manager, you will be responsible for engaging and building strong business relationships with proprietors of restaurants, food processing units, chains, and 5-star hotels.

What you will do:

- Identifying and targeting potential B2B customers, including proprietors of restaurants, food processing units, chains, and 5-star hotels.

- Building and maintaining a robust pipeline of prospective clients through cold calls, networking, referrals, and other lead generation methods.

- Conducting in-depth market research to understand customer needs, industry trends, and competitor offerings.

- Developing and delivering persuasive sales presentations, proposals, and solutions that align with clients' business objectives.

- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless onboarding and implementation of acquired clients.

- Negotiating and finalizing contracts, pricing, and terms to achieve mutually beneficial agreements.

- Tracking and reporting sales activities, customer interactions, and progress towards targets using CRM tools.

- Providing exceptional post-sale customer support and maintain ongoing relationships to identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities.

- Staying updated on industry developments, market dynamics, and emerging trends to enhance the company's competitive position.

- Achieving and exceeding monthly and quarterly sales targets to drive revenue growth.

What you need to have:

- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (MBA is a plus).

- Proven track record of 2-5 years in B2B sales and customer acquisition, preferably in the food industry or related sectors.

- Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with decision-makers at various levels.

- Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a high level of self-motivation and initiative.

- Experience in managing a diverse client portfolio and navigating complex sales cycles.

- Familiarity with CRM software and tools for tracking sales activities and managing customer relationships.

- Willingness to travel extensively within the designated territory and work flexible hours as required.

- Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed sales targets in a fast-paced, target-oriented environment.

- Knowledge of the restaurant, food processing, and hospitality industry is highly desirable.

- Willingness and ability to travel extensively within the designated territory and work flexible hours as required.

- Flexible for 6 days working and Valid driver's license and access to reliable transportation is preferred.

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