Job Title: Modern Trade Lead About the Company: Our client is an upcoming D2C beauty brand preparing for its market launch in India. Backed by a strong vision and focused on delivering innovative beauty solutions, the brand is looking for a seasoned Modern Trade professional to build and scale its offline retail presence from the ground up. Role Overview: The Modern Trade Lead will be responsible for establishing and driving the brand's Modern Trade business. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong relationships across key retail chains, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to build the channel from inception. Key Responsibilities: - Develop and execute the Modern Trade strategy in line with the brand's business objectives. - Build and manage relationships with key national and regional modern trade retailers. - Lead commercial negotiations, annual business planning, and promotional initiatives. - Drive new account acquisition and ensure successful onboarding of retail partners. - Ensure product availability, distribution, visibility, and in-store execution across retail outlets. - Collaborate with marketing, supply chain, finance, and demand planning teams to ensure seamless execution. - Track sales performance, monitor KPIs, and identify opportunities for business growth. - Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer insights to recommend growth strategies. - Forecast sales, manage trade investments, and deliver revenue targets. - Represent the brand with key retail partners and contribute to long-term channel expansion. Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field. An MBA is preferred. - 7-15 years of experience in Modern Trade Sales or Key Account Management. - Experience in Beauty, Skincare, Personal Care, FMCG, Wellness, or Consumer Goods is preferred. - Proven track record of managing key modern trade accounts and delivering sales growth. - Strong relationships with leading retail chains will be an advantage. - Excellent negotiation, stakeholder management, and analytical skills. - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and sales reporting tools. Desired Competencies: - Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to build a business from scratch. - Strong commercial acumen and customer-first approach. - Excellent communication and presentation skills. - Highly organized, proactive, and results-driven.

Mumbai

Modern Trade Lead - Beauty/Wellness 

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