2786 General Trade Jobs

Setup a job Alert
JobPe aggregates results for easy application access, but you actually apply on the job portal directly.

2.0 - 7.0 years

5 - 10 Lacs

tirupati

Work from Office

Sales Officer Location- Tirupati Covering location- entire Tirupati Position Overview: Minimum Experience 2 years as Sales Officer. Candidate should have FMCG sales experience. Local candidate Good Communication Experience in General Trade Experience: 2+ Education: Minimum Graduate (MBA will be added advantage) Interested candidates can send their CV on sandhya.raghav@kornferry.com/Alpana.Das@KornFerry.com

Posted 14 hours ago

AI Match Score
Apply

2.0 - 7.0 years

5 - 10 Lacs

guntur

Work from Office

Sales Officer Location- Guntur Covering location- entire Guntur Position Overview: Minimum Experience 2 years as Sales Officer. Candidate should have FMCG sales experience. Local candidate Good Communication Experience in General Trade Experience: 2+ Education: Minimum Graduate (MBA will be added advantage) Interested candidates can send their CV on sandhya.raghav@kornferry.com/Alpana.Das@KornFerry.com

Posted 14 hours ago

AI Match Score
Apply

2.0 - 7.0 years

4 - 5 Lacs

hojai

Work from Office

Job description Role & responsibilities 1.Sales & Distribution Management. 2. Market Expansion & Business Growth. 3. Team Handling & Development. 4. Reporting & Data Management. 5. Market Execution & Visibility. 6. Compliance & Operational Efficiency Location : Hojai and Lahorijan

Posted 14 hours ago

AI Match Score
Apply

2.0 - 7.0 years

2 - 4 Lacs

baramati, pune, phaltan

Work from Office

Role & responsibilities To ensure the availability of all Products in right quantities and at the best prices for Customers. To negotiate the best deals with Vendors. To know the rates of the products sold at direct competitor Stores through scientific benchmarking and to initiate the action plan accordingly. To interact closely with the Store Manager on various aspects of pricing and stock levels. To take a detailed Floor Walk every day to check for the Product availability, displays, price boards and Customer requirements. To coordinate with Vendors for assigning Promoters at the Store as per the requirement. To supervise the Promoter employees and report their performance to the respectiv...

Posted 14 hours ago

AI Match Score
Apply

9.0 - 14.0 years

13 - 20 Lacs

ahmedabad, surat

Work from Office

Role & responsibilities Deliver secondary value targets by expanding and developing the assigned market. Add new outlets to achieve annual volume and value goals . Enhance Cooler/Rack productivity through effective deployment and governance. Increase unique SKU count per outlet and ensure availability of the complete chilled product range. Drive trade spend productivity and optimize returns on investments. Conduct regular Distributor Health Checks and ensure robust distributor management. Coach and develop Customer Executives (CEs) through field visits, one-on-ones, and structured training sessions. Monitor and track progress through Weekly Commitments and Monthly Planning Meetings using too...

Posted 14 hours ago

AI Match Score
Apply

10.0 - 16.0 years

25 - 35 Lacs

mumbai

Work from Office

Business target achievement (Quantity & Value wise) & sales forecasting for the branch as per BP. BP includes collection targets And profitability targets Special focus on high pay-out Distributors so that schemes once finalized don’t get hampered.

Posted 15 hours ago

AI Match Score
Apply

9.0 - 14.0 years

8 - 11 Lacs

hyderabad, chennai, bengaluru

Work from Office

DMart is Hiring Assistant Store Manager !!! Role & responsibilities Is responsible for store opening/closing based on the shift. Conduct Daily briefing, weekly meetings and weekly briefings. Develop a strategy for implementation of manpower plan. Recruitment of Sales Associates, packer, cashiers, housekeep & security staff. Induction of new joiness, On the Job Training. Coach & guide team members. Conduct monthly reviews and share Feedback, prepare development action plan. Ensure performance standard, discipline & grooming standards are maintained. Analyse and study various report, conduct floor walk. Ensure Timely vendor payment. Ensure preventive maintenance. Conduct Dry Run (for critical ...

Posted 16 hours ago

AI Match Score
Apply

2.0 - 7.0 years

0 - 3 Lacs

hosur, thanjavur, thiruvarur

Work from Office

Designation: Sales Officer/ Executive Reports to: Area Sales Manager Job Location - Chengalpattu, Chennai, ROTN Job Description: Custodian of Nestle business in the assigned territory Ensure product availability at all relevant channels Solely responsible for planning & achieving monthly/ yearly target Maintain and enhance trade relations In charge of distribution set up and secondary sales force set up Network with other functions for achieving overall sales objective and extends support through secondary sales set up for implementation of all activities. Implement all activations (Trade / Consumer) & merchandising (Visibility) programs. Facilitate timely and quality feedback for all activi...

Posted 16 hours ago

AI Match Score
Apply

0.0 - 7.0 years

2 - 5 Lacs

mangaluru, chikkaballapura, udupi

Hybrid

Job description DESIGNATION: SALES OFFICER / SENIOR SALES OFFICER The candidate's age should be between 25 years - 40 years. Selling should be his KEY STRENGTH. Candidates should be from FMCG background (Preferably from Food, Biscuits, Bakery, Confectionery, Cakes, Cookies, Laundry, Edible Oil, Grooming, Personal Care Products). Experienced with system-driven organization will be preferred. Computer literacy is required should be tech-savvy using mobile applications and have own Laptop. Responsibilities : Should know primary & secondary sales, distributor management, stock checking, Team Handling, RDS Handling, Appointment of Distributors, Secondary Sales Tracking and Monitoring with Distrib...

Posted 16 hours ago

AI Match Score
Apply

3.0 - 8.0 years

4 - 7 Lacs

jaipur

Work from Office

Sales Focus Achieving agreed market and segment share targets Achieving monthly, quarterly, yearly sales that are set in the beginning of the year Monitoring actual sales against expectations Implementation of Trade Management plans Implementing market and outlet coverage plans Ensuring adherence to fixed call frequency for self and customer groups Ensuring availability and visibility as per norms for all SKUs Ensuring that the products have been launched in the market successfully Planning how to launch new SKUs in the same outlet Implementation of category / brand input plans Implementation of trade and consumer schemes Communication and Reporting of Monthly and quarterly schemes for the p...

Posted 17 hours ago

AI Match Score
Apply

4.0 - 9.0 years

2 - 3 Lacs

ahmedabad

Work from Office

Responsibilities: * Manage distributor relationships * Report on sales performance * Meet revenue targets * Generate new business opportunities * Increase FMCG sales through general trade

Posted 18 hours ago

AI Match Score
Apply

3.0 - 5.0 years

5 - 6 Lacs

jaipur

Work from Office

Position: Sales Officer (SO) Location: Jaipur local & outer areas Key Responsibilities: Achieve primary and secondary sales targets in the assigned territory. Handle and manage distributor operations effectively to ensure consistent supply and availability. Recruit, guide, and manage a team of Sales Representatives for improved market coverage. Expand distribution footprint by covering vacant areas and new towns. Ensure proper execution of trade marketing and visibility initiatives. Monitor competitor activities and share regular market intelligence reports. Drive secondary sales through effective retailer engagement and relationship building. Requirements: Graduate with min 4 years of FMCG ...

Posted 18 hours ago

AI Match Score
Apply

10.0 - 18.0 years

10 - 12 Lacs

mangaluru

Work from Office

KEY JOB - RESPONSIBILITIES Re-distribution & Primary Sales Distributions build up including new sales channels Implementing & monitoring market inputs Display & merchandising Training and developing the MIAs Demonstrate company values, ethics & pride through exemplary behavior. Induction, training and developing distributors and their sales force within the parameters set by the company

Posted 18 hours ago

AI Match Score
Apply

10.0 - 18.0 years

10 - 12 Lacs

bengaluru

Work from Office

KEY JOB - RESPONSIBILITIES Re-distribution & Primary Sales Distributions build up including new sales channels Implementing & monitoring market inputs Display & merchandising Training and developing the MIAs Demonstrate company values, ethics & pride through exemplary behavior. Induction, training and developing distributors and their sales force within the parameters set by the company

Posted 18 hours ago

AI Match Score
Apply

3.0 - 8.0 years

4 - 8 Lacs

davangere

Work from Office

KEY JOB - RESPONSIBILITIES Re-distribution & Primary Sales Distributions build up including new sales channels Implementing & monitoring market inputs Display & merchandising Training and developing the MIAs Demonstrate company values, ethics & pride through exemplary behavior. Induction, training and developing distributors and their sales force within the parameters set by the company

Posted 18 hours ago

AI Match Score
Apply

3.0 - 8.0 years

4 - 8 Lacs

mysuru

Work from Office

KEY JOB - RESPONSIBILITIES Re-distribution & Primary Sales Distributions build up including new sales channels Implementing & monitoring market inputs Display & merchandising Training and developing the MIAs Demonstrate company values, ethics & pride through exemplary behavior. Induction, training and developing distributors and their sales force within the parameters set by the company

Posted 18 hours ago

AI Match Score
Apply

3.0 - 8.0 years

4 - 8 Lacs

bengaluru

Work from Office

KEY JOB - RESPONSIBILITIES Re-distribution & Primary Sales Distributions build up including new sales channels Implementing & monitoring market inputs Display & merchandising Training and developing the MIAs Demonstrate company values, ethics & pride through exemplary behavior. Induction, training and developing distributors and their sales force within the parameters set by the company

Posted 18 hours ago

AI Match Score
Apply

3.0 - 8.0 years

4 - 8 Lacs

kalburagi

Work from Office

KEY JOB - RESPONSIBILITIES Re-distribution & Primary Sales Distributions build up including new sales channels Implementing & monitoring market inputs Display & merchandising Training and developing the MIAs Demonstrate company values, ethics & pride through exemplary behavior. Induction, training and developing distributors and their sales force within the parameters set by the company

Posted 18 hours ago

AI Match Score
Apply

3.0 - 8.0 years

4 - 8 Lacs

coimbatore

Work from Office

KEY JOB - RESPONSIBILITIES Re-distribution & Primary Sales Distributions build up including new sales channels Implementing & monitoring market inputs Display & merchandising Training and developing the MIAs Demonstrate company values, ethics & pride through exemplary behavior. Induction, training and developing distributors and their sales force within the parameters set by the company

Posted 18 hours ago

AI Match Score
Apply

3.0 - 8.0 years

4 - 7 Lacs

nizamabad

Work from Office

KEY JOB - RESPONSIBILITIES Re-distribution & Primary Sales Distributions build up including new sales channels Implementing & monitoring market inputs Display & merchandising Training and developing the MIAs Demonstrate company values, ethics & pride through exemplary behavior. Induction, training and developing distributors and their sales force within the parameters set by the company

Posted 19 hours ago

AI Match Score
Apply

3.0 - 8.0 years

4 - 7 Lacs

hyderabad

Work from Office

KEY JOB - RESPONSIBILITIES Re-distribution & Primary Sales Distributions build up including new sales channels Implementing & monitoring market inputs Display & merchandising Training and developing the MIAs Demonstrate company values, ethics & pride through exemplary behavior. Induction, training and developing distributors and their sales force within the parameters set by the company

Posted 19 hours ago

AI Match Score
Apply

3.0 - 8.0 years

4 - 5 Lacs

mangaluru

Work from Office

KEY JOB - RESPONSIBILITIES Re-distribution & Primary Sales Distributions build up including new sales channels Implementing & monitoring market inputs Display & merchandising Training and developing the MIAs Demonstrate company values, ethics & pride through exemplary behavior. Induction, training and developing distributors and their sales force within the parameters set by the company

Posted 19 hours ago

AI Match Score
Apply

3.0 - 8.0 years

4 - 7 Lacs

kurnool

Work from Office

KEY JOB - RESPONSIBILITIES Re-distribution & Primary Sales Distributions build up including new sales channels Implementing & monitoring market inputs Display & merchandising Training and developing the MIAs Demonstrate company values, ethics & pride through exemplary behavior. Induction, training and developing distributors and their sales force within the parameters set by the company

Posted 19 hours ago

AI Match Score
Apply

1.0 - 5.0 years

2 - 4 Lacs

navi mumbai, mumbai (all areas)

Work from Office

Role & responsibilities Retail Execution: Ensure product availability, visibility, and proper display across retail outlets. Implement and monitor in-store promotions and merchandising activities. Check stock levels, product freshness, and pricing compliance. Customer Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with retailers, distributors, and key accounts. Handle inquiries, resolve issues, and ensure customer satisfaction. Market Intelligence: Monitor competitor activities, pricing, and promotional strategies. Collect feedback from customers and suggest ideas for product improvement. Reporting & Coordination: Prepare daily sales reports and submit them to the Sales Man...

Posted 19 hours ago

AI Match Score
Apply

0.0 - 3.0 years

2 - 3 Lacs

pune

Work from Office

Responsibilities: Manage distributors & retail stores Report on market trends & competition Meet sales targets through effective selling techniques Promote food & beverage products in assigned area. Food allowance Travel allowance Health insurance

Posted 20 hours ago

AI Match Score
Apply

Exploring General Trade Jobs in India

The general trade job market in India offers a wide range of opportunities for job seekers looking to build a career in this field. From sales representatives to store managers, there are various roles available across different industries.

Top Hiring Locations in India

  1. Mumbai
  2. Delhi
  3. Bangalore
  4. Chennai
  5. Kolkata

These cities are known for their bustling trade activities and offer a plethora of job opportunities in the general trade sector.

Average Salary Range

The salary range for general trade professionals in India varies based on experience and expertise. Entry-level positions may start around ₹3-4 lakhs per annum, while experienced professionals can earn upwards of ₹10-12 lakhs per annum.

Career Path

In the general trade sector, a typical career path may involve starting as a Sales Executive, progressing to Sales Manager, and then moving up to roles like Regional Sales Manager or Business Development Manager. With experience and skills development, professionals can advance to higher positions such as Head of Sales or Vice President of Sales.

Related Skills

Besides expertise in general trade practices, professionals in this field may benefit from having skills in negotiation, communication, relationship management, and market analysis. Knowledge of supply chain management and marketing strategies can also be advantageous.

Interview Questions

  • What experience do you have in the general trade industry? (basic)
  • How do you stay updated with market trends and competitor activities? (medium)
  • Can you give an example of a successful sales strategy you implemented in your previous role? (medium)
  • How do you handle objections from customers during a sales pitch? (basic)
  • What is your approach to building and maintaining client relationships? (medium)
  • How do you prioritize your tasks when managing multiple accounts? (basic)
  • Can you explain a time when you exceeded your sales targets and how you achieved it? (medium)
  • How do you adapt your sales approach when dealing with different types of customers? (medium)
  • What tools or software do you use to track sales performance and analyze data? (basic)
  • How do you handle rejection in sales and stay motivated? (basic)
  • Explain a situation where you had to resolve a conflict with a client or team member. How did you handle it? (medium)
  • What is your understanding of the general trade market in India? (medium)
  • How do you ensure customer satisfaction after a sale is made? (basic)
  • Can you describe a time when you had to think creatively to close a deal? (medium)
  • How do you manage your time effectively to meet sales targets? (basic)
  • What strategies do you use to identify potential clients and expand your customer base? (medium)
  • How do you handle pricing negotiations with clients? (medium)
  • Can you give an example of a time when you had to collaborate with different departments to achieve a sales goal? (medium)
  • How do you approach cold calling or prospecting new clients? (medium)
  • What do you think sets you apart from other candidates applying for this position? (basic)
  • How do you keep yourself motivated and goal-oriented in a sales role? (basic)
  • Can you explain a time when you had to quickly adapt to changes in the market or industry? (medium)
  • How do you handle stress and pressure in a fast-paced sales environment? (medium)
  • What do you think are the key qualities of a successful sales professional? (basic)

Closing Remark

As you prepare for interviews in the general trade sector, remember to showcase your skills, experience, and enthusiasm for the role. With thorough preparation and confidence in your abilities, you can excel in your job search and secure a rewarding career in this dynamic field. Good luck!

cta

Start Your Job Search Today

Browse through a variety of job opportunities tailored to your skills and preferences. Filter by location, experience, salary, and more to find your perfect fit.

Job Application AI Bot

Job Application AI Bot

Apply to 20+ Portals in one click

Download Now

Download the Mobile App

Instantly access job listings, apply easily, and track applications.

Featured Companies