Area Sales Manager (Male)-Animal Feed

Area Sales Manager (Male)

Company: Leading Animal Feed Manufacturer

Location: Panipat, Haryana (with extensive travel and sales responsibility across Punjab)

Salary: ₹15,000 - ₹25,000 per month (depending on experience and qualifications)

Experience: 2+ years in sales, preferably within the animal feed or related agricultural industry.

Job Summary

We're looking for a driven and experienced Area Sales Manager to expand the reach of our animal feed products throughout Punjab. Based out of our Panipat office, you'll be responsible for boosting sales, managing our distributor network, and finding new market opportunities in the region. This role is crucial for achieving sales targets and building strong, lasting customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales Growth: Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve ambitious sales targets for animal feed products across Punjab.
• Network Management: Recruit new distributors and strengthen relationships with existing ones, ensuring a robust and efficient distribution network.
• Market Coverage: Conduct regular field visits to distributors, retailers, and farmers to assess sales performance, provide support, and identify challenges.
• Market Intelligence: Continuously monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs, reporting insights back to the management team.
• Customer Relationships: Build and maintain excellent rapport with livestock farmers and agricultural stakeholders, providing product information and technical support.
• Reporting: Prepare comprehensive sales reports and submit them to senior management on a timely basis.
• Promotional Activities: Plan and coordinate sales promotion activities and field events to enhance brand visibility and product adoption.
• Collections: Ensure the timely collection of payments and management of outstanding dues from the sales network.

Required Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of proven sales experience, with a strong preference for candidates from the animal feed, FMCG, or agricultural product sales sectors.
• Local Knowledge: Good understanding of Punjab's geography, agricultural practices, and market dynamics. Willingness to travel extensively within the state.
• Skills: Excellent sales, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Drive: Self-motivated, target-oriented, and possess a strong desire to succeed.
• Language: Proficient in Punjabi, Hindi, and English (both written and spoken).
• Education: A Bachelor's degree is required.
• Technical Proficiency: Familiarity with computer operations, especially MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Mobility: Must possess a two-wheeler or four-wheeler and a valid driving license.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary: Remuneration that aligns with industry standards.
• Performance Incentives: Attractive performance-based incentives to reward your achievements.
• Travel Benefits: Comprehensive travel allowances and other perks.
• Career Progression: Opportunities for professional growth and advancement within a dynamic and expanding company.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: ₹15,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Leave encashment
• Paid sick time

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental Pay:

• Yearly bonus

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Animal feed sales: 2 years (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person