Company Description EID Parry is a leader in the Sugar industry with a significant presence in the Nutraceuticals and FMCG segments. Leveraging a rich legacy of 235 years and the trust of households, we offer premium products such as millets, dals, and rice under Parry’s Consumer Products. Our mission is to integrate these offerings into consumers' daily lives with our promise of "Better Grains, Better Health". We operate six sugar factories across South India, have notable advancements in Power and Distillery segments, and own subsidiaries like Coromandel International Limited and Parry Sugars Refinery India Private Limited. Role Description This is a full-time on-site role for a Sales Officer, located in Madurai. The Sales Officer will be responsible for managing day-to-day sales operations, handling channel sales, generating leads, and providing excellent customer service. Additional responsibilities include communicating effectively with clients and team members to ensure smooth sales processes. Qualifications Retails Sales Distributor Appointment Rice and Dhal Experience in Channel Sales Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team Previous experience in the FMCG sector is a plus Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or related field Show more Show less
A: General Develop new sweetener products and blends (natural, plant-based, and functional) tailored to market needs. Formulate for applications across beverages, bakery, confectionery, and nutraceuticals. Ensure sensory parity and performance versus sugar and competitive sweeteners. Collaborate with ingredient suppliers to identify new technologies and sweetening systems. Strengthen the existing range through continuous improvement in taste, stability, and cost. Manage scale-up and commercialization from lab to plant, ensuring regulatory and process compliance. Drive reformulation and line extensions based on customer feedback and category trends. B. Institutional Business Support Partner with B2B and institutional sales teams to co-develop customized sweetener systems for key clients. Lead application trials and technical demonstrations for industrial customers. Support cost optimization and performance improvement for food and beverage partners. C. Retail Business Support Develop differentiated consumer products and formats (powders, tablets, liquids, sachets). Collaborate with marketing for claims, sensory validation, and consumer insights translation. Support packaging, shelf-life studies, and sensory optimization for market success. Work closely with CFTs (Regulatory, Quality, Manufacturing, and Marketing) teams to ensure alignment from concept to launch. Provide scientific backing for claims, communication, and brand narratives. Drive digital documentation and traceability in R&D workflows. Track emerging global trends in alternative sweeteners and natural sugar substitutes. Identify white spaces for IP creation, technology partnerships, and sustainable sourcing. Contribute to long-term sweetener strategy for organization’s food innovation roadmap. Experience: 10+ years’ experience in food ingredient or sweetener R&D, preferably with exposure to both B2B and retail product development. Education: PhD / M.Tech / M.Sc. in Food Science, Chemistry, or related discipline.