Zonal Sales Manager

As a Zonal Sales Manager (ZSM)-NORTH at a reputed FMCG brand operating in the Food, Confectionery, and Beverages industry, located in Delhi NCR, you will be responsible for leading and managing the entire sales function at a national level. Your role will involve formulating and executing the annual sales strategy across all zones, namely North, South, East, and West. You will oversee and guide the RSM/ASM teams handling General Trade, Modern Trade, and Institutional Sales. Additionally, you will play a crucial role in developing and expanding channel distribution networks to ensure broad coverage and depth, monitoring key performance indicators to drive volume growth and profitability. Collaboration with teams from Marketing, Trade Marketing, Finance, and Supply Chain will be essential as you work closely with them to plan and execute new product launches and go-to-market strategies. You will be expected to conduct competitor analysis and gather market intelligence to identify opportunities for growth and improvement. The ideal candidate for this role should have a minimum of 15-20 years of experience in FMCG Sales, with at least 4-5 years in a regional leadership role. The desired candidate will have a strong background in the Food, Confectionery, or Non-alcoholic Beverages segment with a proven track record in sales management in North India, particularly in mid-to-large FMCG setups. Proficiency in team management, sales planning, and ownership of profit and loss responsibilities is crucial. Strong leadership qualities, excellent interpersonal skills, and a results-driven approach are necessary to succeed in this role. An analytical mindset, process orientation, and comfort with data and tech-based reporting systems are highly valued attributes. A postgraduate degree in Marketing/Sales or an equivalent qualification, preferably an MBA, is preferred. The salary for this position is competitive and will be in line with industry standards. This is a full-time, permanent job that requires in-person work at the specified location. In addition to the salary, benefits such as cell phone reimbursement, internet reimbursement, and leave encashment are provided.,