Key Responsibilities Handle Modern Trade accounts (D-Mart, Reliance, Metro Cash & Carry) across Andhra Pradesh. Collect daily Purchase Orders (POs) from D-Mart stores in Vijayawada (approx. 23 stores) as per the Permanent Journey Plan (PJP) . Drive and monitor sales performance in D-Mart Vizag through Territory Sales In-Charge (TSI). Manage sales operations and stock levels for Metro Cash & Carry Vijayawada . Oversee Reliance Retail stores in the region and ensure consistent sales growth. Build and maintain strong relationships with key retailers and store managers. Coordinate with internal teams to ensure order fulfillment and timely deliveries. Track sales trends, competitor activities, and market insights for business improvement. Maintain accurate sales reports and share regular updates with management. Requirements Experience: 3–5 years in FMCG Sales , preferably handling D-Mart or other Modern Trade accounts . Qualification: Graduate in Business, Marketing, or related field (preferred). Skills: Strong negotiation and relationship management skills. Excellent communication and reporting abilities. Understanding of DSD (Direct Store Delivery) model. Location: Must be based in or willing to relocate to Vijayawada . Travel: Frequent travel across Vijayawada, Guntur, Vizag, and other AP locations.
Position Title : R&D Manager Bakery (Cakes/Cookies) Department: Research & Development Location: Prayagh Consumer care Pvt Ltd, unit-3 , Chattanpally Shadnagar Role Purpose: To lead the research, development, and innovation of bakery products (with a focus on cakes)by formulating new recipes, improving existing products, ensuring cost efficiency, and supporting scale-up for commercial production while maintaining the highest quality and food safety standards. Key Responsibilities: Product Development & Innovation Develop new cake recipes, textures, and flavors in line with consumer trends and business strategy. Innovate with new ingredients, technologies, and baking processes. Conduct trials to optimize formulations for quality, shelf life, and cost efficiency. Process & Scale-Up Translate lab-scale recipes into commercial-scale production. Work closely with production teams to ensure smooth plant trials and scale- up. Optimize baking parameters, mixing, proofing, and packaging processes for consistency. Quality & Compliance Ensure all R&D activities comply with FSSAI and international food safety standards. Validate sensory attributes, texture, shelf stability, and microbiological safety of new products. Maintain thorough documentation of trials, formulations, and process parameters. Collaboration & Leadership Work with cross-functional teams (Production, QA, Marketing, Procurement, and Sales) for successful product launches. Guide and mentor bakery chefs, R&D executives, and helpers under the bakery R&D team. Liaise with suppliers to evaluate and approve new ingredients and technologies. Cost Management Develop cost-effective formulations without compromising quality. Support sourcing of alternative raw materials for cost optimization. Market & Consumer Insight Track bakery trends, consumer preferences, and competitor products. Convert insights into innovative cake/Cookies products for market differentiation. Qualifications & Experience: Bachelors/Masters degree in Food Technology, Bakery Science, or related discipline. 8-12 years of experience in Bakery R&D (with strong focus on cakes). Proven track record of successful product launches in the bakery industry. Strong knowledge of ingredients (flour types, fats, emulsifiers, leavening agents, flavors, etc.). Hands-on expertise in baking equipment and industrial cake manufacturing processes. Skills & Competencies: Excellent knowledge of bakery science, formulations, and process technology. Strong sensory evaluation and product benchmarking skills. Leadership and team management abilities. Creativity with a commercial mindset. Strong problem-solving and project management skills. Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration.