Sales & Franchise Associate

Role Overview: As a Sales & Franchise/Business Development Associate at TOOZ, you will be responsible for leading the expansion of TOOZ's presence across retail channels, franchise partners, and select institutions in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Your role will involve pitching the brand, onboarding new partners, nurturing relationships, and ensuring strong shelf presence, visibility, and reorders. Key Responsibilities: - Identify, pitch, and onboard standalone supermarkets and regional chains - Set up in-store sampling, merchandising, and product education activities - Track orders, reorders, and store-level performance regularly - Approach resorts, boutique hotels, and cafes with curated product proposals - Build and maintain strong relationships for long-term brand placement - Identify and reach out to potential franchise partners in target regions - Walk potential franchise partners through the TOOZ brand story, franchise model, and commercial structure - Support franchise onboarding, store setup, and team/product training - Work with the marketing team to develop sales collaterals, visibility materials, and event-based creatives - Collaborate with the operations team for smooth order fulfillment and stock availability - Provide feedback from partners to improve product-market fit and local marketing strategies Qualifications Required: - Master's Degree or 1-3 years of experience in sales or business development; prior exposure to F&B, FMCG, or hospitality industries is a strong plus - Strong communication and interpersonal skills in English and Tamil - Willingness to travel locally and regionally for store visits, partner meetings, and market exploration - Ability to manage and prioritize multiple sales pipelines (retail, franchise, institutional) - Comfortable using Excel/Google Sheets for reporting and tracking; familiarity with CRM tools is a bonus (Note: No additional details about the company were mentioned in the provided job description.) Role Overview: As a Sales & Franchise/Business Development Associate at TOOZ, you will be responsible for leading the expansion of TOOZ's presence across retail channels, franchise partners, and select institutions in Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Your role will involve pitching the brand, onboarding new partners, nurturing relationships, and ensuring strong shelf presence, visibility, and reorders. Key Responsibilities: - Identify, pitch, and onboard standalone supermarkets and regional chains - Set up in-store sampling, merchandising, and product education activities - Track orders, reorders, and store-level performance regularly - Approach resorts, boutique hotels, and cafes with curated product proposals - Build and maintain strong relationships for long-term brand placement - Identify and reach out to potential franchise partners in target regions - Walk potential franchise partners through the TOOZ brand story, franchise model, and commercial structure - Support franchise onboarding, store setup, and team/product training - Work with the marketing team to develop sales collaterals, visibility materials, and event-based creatives - Collaborate with the operations team for smooth order fulfillment and stock availability - Provide feedback from partners to improve product-market fit and local marketing strategies Qualifications Required: - Master's Degree or 1-3 years of experience in sales or business development; prior exposure to F&B, FMCG, or hospitality industries is a strong plus - Strong communication and interpersonal skills in English and Tamil - Willingness to travel locally and regionally for store visits, partner meetings, and market exploration - Ability to manage and prioritize multiple sales pipelines (retail, franchise, institutional) - Comfortable using Excel/Google Sheets for reporting and tracking; familiarity with CRM tools is a bonus (Note: No additional details about the company were mentioned in the provided job description.)