Area Sales Manager

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Company Description Akshay Seeds Pvt. Ltd. is a leading seed company engaged in extensive R&D, production, processing, and marketing of hybrid and high-quality vegetable seeds. The company focuses on innovation and technology-driven research to develop leading hybrids that exceed farmer expectations. Accredited by DSIR since 2016, Akshay Seeds operates multiple R&D stations across India. With a reputation appreciated by millions of farmers, the company has received the Indian Achievers’ Award 2020 for “Emerging company.” Akshay Seeds fosters an environment of entrepreneurship and aims to be a leading company in the agriculture and seed domain, ensuring success for all stakeholders. Role Description This is a full-time on-site role for an Area Sales Manager, located in Akola. The Area Sales Manager will be responsible for achieving sales targets within a designated area, developing and managing a sales team, building and maintaining relationships with customers and distributors, and providing market feedback to the head office. Additional duties include conducting market analysis, planning and executing sales strategies, and ensuring the implementation of marketing plans and promotions. The role requires close coordination with the R&D and production teams to meet customer needs and expectations. Qualifications Sales and Marketing skills, including experience with Sales Strategies, Customer Relationship Management, and Market Analysis Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with customers and distributors Team management and leadership skills to develop and motivate the sales team Data analysis and reporting skills for providing market feedback and insights Understanding of agriculture and seed industry trends and requirements Bachelor’s degree in Agriculture, Business, Marketing, or related field Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities Proficiency in local languages is a plus Willingness to travel frequently within the designated area Show more Show less