Area Sales Manager-General Trade

Job Description

Area Sales Manager- GT Functional Reporting : Functional Reporting: Zonal Sales Manager - GT Administrative Reporting: Zonal Sales Manager - GT Location: Surat HQs Role Purpose: This position is responsible for achievement of distribution, displays & sales objectives (Primary & Secondary) through effective management of sales officers, Area Sales Executives / other selling & distribution resources within the values & parameters set by the company. Key Accountabilities/ Responsibilities: 1. Financial: Responsible for primary Sales & redistribution. Understand and ensure profitable / sustained growth of business and strong orientation to commercial terms, profitability calculations etc. Look out for new products/packs from competition and any other competitor activity. Continuously gather data on competitor pricing, sales, customers etc and analyse sales data and past trends. 2. Customer: Assure protection of Company interests by maintaining close and effective contact with customers, regulatory agencies & vendors. Strengthening the distribution network & infrastructure of RDS, C&FA’s to increase the width and depth of availability of all Zydus products including new sales channels. Responsible for ensuring stocks levels as per company guidelines at distributor points Assure protection of Company interests by maintaining close and effective contact with customers, regulatory agencies & vendors. 3. Process: Execution & monitoring market inputs. Assure compliance with laws, regulations and policies. Manage the Distribution of Zydus Wellness products supported by a team of Sales Officers and Area Sales Executives who cater to the customers in these markets. Educational Qualifications: Graduate / MBA Preferred Experience (Type & Nature): Minimum 7 years of frontline work experience in retail sales with a record of over delivering on targets consistently Exposure / experience of DMS / SFA Experience in FMCG if from outside of Zydus. Show more Show less