Area Sales Manager (General Trade)

As an Area Sales Manager (General Trade Manager), aged between 30 to 42 years, you will be responsible for leading sales operations within the FMCG industry, specifically focusing on the Rural Channel and General Trade. With 8-12 years of experience in a large Indian or multinational organization, your primary goal will be to achieve primary and secondary sales targets for your designated area. Your key responsibilities will include developing and implementing sales plans, forecasting monthly sales, and ensuring that sales data aligns with the Annual Operating Plan (AOP). You will also be tasked with managing the rural and general trade channels to drive growth, monitoring competitors, and formulating strategic plans to counter new market entrants. In addition to your sales targets, you will play a crucial role in team management and mentorship. You will be required to allocate resources effectively, provide training to team members on product knowledge and selling skills, and ensure that your team is motivated to achieve sales targets and business generation objectives. To excel in this role, you must possess strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities. Exceptional relationship management and interpersonal skills are also essential, along with proven team leadership and management skills. Multi-linguistic proficiency is preferred, along with effective communication and presentation skills. This position offers a dynamic and challenging environment for individuals who are passionate about sales, channel management, and team leadership in the FMCG industry. If you are looking to leverage your experience and skills to drive growth and achieve targets in a fast-paced environment, this role is an ideal opportunity for you.,