Sales Manager -Animal Feed DDGS (Distillers Dried Grains with Soluble)
Job Title: DDGS Sales Manager Location : Bangalore Department : Sales & Marketing Animal Feed Division Reporting To : Head Byproducts Sales / Business Head Education : MBA (Agri Business/Sales) Job Summary Our client is seeking a dynamic and result-driven DDGS (Distillers Dried Grains with Soluble) Sales Manager to lead and expand our byproduct sales operations. The ideal candidate will be responsible for driving sales of DDGS across livestock feed markets (poultry, cattle, aquaculture), building strong distributor and end-customer relationships, and creating market awareness about the nutritional and commercial value of DDGS. Key Responsibilities Sales & Business Development : Identify and develop new markets and customers for DDGS across poultry, dairy, aquaculture, and animal feed sectors. Achieve monthly and annual sales targets in volume and value. Manage key accounts, dealers, and feed manufacturers. Market Strategy : Formulate and execute region-specific sales plans. Conduct competitor analysis, pricing strategies, and market intelligence. Promote DDGS as a sustainable and cost-effective feed ingredient. Technical & Customer Support : Coordinate with technical teams to provide feed formulation and usage guidance to customers. Address product-related queries and ensure high levels of customer satisfaction. Distribution & Logistics Coordination : Manage order-to-delivery process in coordination with the supply chain/logistics team. Monitor stock, dispatches, and payment collections from dealers/distributors. Reporting & CRM : Maintain detailed MIS, daily sales reports, and customer visit logs. Provide management with forecasts, trends, and demand planning data. Qualifications & Experience Education : MBA (Agri Business/Sales) Experience : 510 years in sales of animal feed, feed ingredients, or agro-industrial byproducts (DDGS, Rice Bran, DOC, etc.) Preferred : Experience in DDGS or feed mill sector is highly desirable Skills & Competencies Strong knowledge of livestock feed markets and formulations Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills An analytical mindset with market development abilities Proficient in CRM tools, MS Excel, and report generation Self-driven with the ability to work independently and travel extensively Travel Requirement Frequent travel to customer locations, feed mills, and distributor points (60-70% travel) Compensation Competitive fixed salary + performance incentives + travel allowance + benefits