Head of Sales & Business Development

As an Area Sales Manager at JP Agro Innovations Pvt. Ltd., you will play a crucial role in driving sustainable growth in seed and fertilizer sales in the regions of Jammu, Kashmir, Punjab, and Himachal Pradesh for the brands Geneva Seeds and Northwest Crop Nutrition. Your primary objective will be to exceed revenue targets, expand the dealer-distributor-retailer network, and increase market share for the mentioned product lines. Your responsibilities will include developing and executing sales strategies to achieve targets, managing distributors and retailers, fostering relationships with channel partners and farmers, organizing marketing activities, and providing market insights. You will also be involved in training field staff and collaborating with the marketing team for region-specific campaigns. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 8-10 years of experience in agri-input sales, with at least 3 years of experience in the specified states. An educational background in Agriculture or related fields is preferred, with an MBA in Agri-Business Management considered an advantage. Strong leadership, communication, and negotiation skills are essential, along with proficiency in local languages and knowledge of regional cropping patterns. Key Performance Indicators for this role include achieving sales targets, expanding the dealer network, increasing market share, enhancing farmer awareness and adoption, and providing competitive market intelligence reports. This full-time position based in Jammu will require extensive travel within the assigned territory. Benefits include commuter assistance, a day shift schedule from Monday to Friday with weekend availability, and a performance bonus. Candidates must be willing to relocate to Amritsar, Punjab, if required. The application deadline is 08/09/2025, and the expected start date is 01/08/2025.,