Asst Manager / Manager - Modern Trade (No of Opening 2)

Position: Asst. Manager / Manager - Modern Trade

Job location: Hybrid (Corporate Office at Ludhiana)

Role & responsibilities

• Handling sales through distributors to Modern Trade retail accounts throughout PAN india like , Example- Reliance, Metro cash n carry, Vishal Mega Mart, Dabur New U, Best Price, D-Mart, ABRL, etc..

• Candidate must have experience on on-boarding modern trade account.

• Generations & follows up on new business opportunities.
• Negotiation and generation of PO's from local buying managers through team or self. servicing of PO's in coordination with supply chain for stocks.
• Ensuring 100% fill rates to MT accounts by managing stocks at distributors and right forecasting.
• Managing listing in national key accounts, running of monthly promotions in all accounts.
• Reconciliation of sales promotions budgets/ Invoices with coordination from Accounts and Finance team.
• Handling Trade Activation for MT Accounts for Merchandising Activities like new launches, Visibility and Promotions conducted at the account level.

Preferred candidate profile

The candidate must have end to end knowledge of Modern trade business

The primary responsibility of the Modern Trade role is to identify opportunities and develop relationships with Retail Giants in the assigned market to target and enhance product sales. The candidate is expected to take charge of overall Modern Trade Outlets across the PAN India

• Candidate must have experience on on-boarding modern trade account.

• Should be an excellent communicator, both verbally and in writing
• Should have good analytical skills
• Should be a good listener, able to respond to the client and handle different situations with Demonstrated ability to initiate business.

• Mandate to have experience in FMCG / Cosmetic / Beauty / Personal Care Industry

• Must have demonstrated ability to create sales/relationship opportunities with clients, prospects and consultants in assigned market segments.