Area Sales Manager

Job Description

- The role of the Area Manager is to develop, influence and drive the implementation of the growth agenda for his area. - Meet Sales and Distribution targets by effective implementation of area sales & development plans. - Develop Sales forecast for all categories based on trends. - Develop channel sales strategy for geography assigned in consultation with Regional Manager. - Define allocation of sales targets to the different areas based on clear understanding of calendar of inputs/market growth/category growth. - Plan and achieve distribution expansion by class of towns, and category as per plan and take corrective action, wherever required. - Ensure distributor claims are settled in time by proper scrutiny and on field verification. Ensure retention of distributors. - Develop distribution strategy in line with changing channel mix. Ensure requisite compliance and MIS from the distributors as per agreed timelines. - Ensure recruitment/ availability/retention of required manpower as per plan and monitor their performance.