Area Sales Manager

As an Area Sales Manager for our client's business in Maharashtra, your role will involve leading the sales teams, developing strategies, and driving growth to achieve revenue targets. You will be responsible for overseeing sales operations, maintaining customer relationships, and managing a direct sales team. Your key responsibilities include: - Leading sales operations and providing strategic direction to sales teams. - Building and nurturing strong customer relationships to drive repeat business. - Identifying customer needs and recommending suitable products and services to farmers. - Hiring, managing, and motivating direct sales team members to achieve sales goals. - Monitoring product and brand profit/loss to ensure targets are met. - Evaluating sales performance across different products or regions. - Contributing to the growth of the business in a dynamic environment. To excel in this role, you should meet the following key requirements: - Minimum 7 years of sales experience, with at least 5 years in Dairy/Cattle Feed Sales. - Demonstrated success in business growth and team management in rural areas. - Strong network and relationships with farmers in the region. - Ability to lead a direct team of at least 4 employees. - Experience in distributor sales and brand management. - Willingness to travel extensively (100% travel required). Desirable experience includes: - Background in FMCG or Animal Health/Dairy Feed companies. - Exposure to managing geographic expansion and profitability within assigned territories. The interview process will consist of two rounds with the Regional Sales Manager (RSM) and Commercial Director - Dairy Feed, with a preference for face-to-face interviews. Additionally, relocation expenses will be covered as per company policy.,