Regional Sales Manager - FMCG Conglomerate

Regional Sales Manager- Punjab/ Himachal and J&K

We are currently looking to close a Regional Sales Manager- Punjab/ Himachal and J&K position with the topmost FMCG Conglomerate in India. The position is based in Chandigarh.

Company Profile :

Our client is the topmost FMCG Groups of India and is an integrated and diversified group. With a market capitalisation of over US $ 20 billion and a turnover of US $ 5.0 billion, it is Rated among the Leading Companies by international publications. It has a very diversified product portfolio including Foods, confectionary, personal care, haircare, household care segments and a portfolio of strong brands and leading market shares in all product categories. It employs the best talent in India and is one of the best FMCG employers to work for. It is constantly rated as the best cos to work for in India.

Summary of Job role : Plan & deliver primary and secondary sales volume of all product categories to achieve the targeted profitability in the given State. Ensure maintenance of S & D infrastructure quality and execution of growth strategies through cohesive operations/collaboration across Sales, Merchandising, Sales Development, Trade and Consumer activation teams in the State.

Key Accountabilities :

1. Formulate sales and distribution plan for the State in line with organization's S&D strategy and in consultation with the RSM(Regional Sales Manager) and RSDM(Regional Sales Development Manager)

2. Achieve planned input and output metrics, through optimum execution of S&D strategy for the State.

3. Facilitate Merchandising, Trade and Promotion activities within the State as mandated by the Marketing and Sales Teams.

4. Develop deep market understanding and use technology to drive data-based decision making.

5. Coordinate with other departments and Wholesale Distributors of the State to meet sales targets.

6. Guide and develop team to deliver on business mandate of the given State.

Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills and Traits (essential) :

1. MBA in Marketing/Sales.

2. 8 years+ of experience of Sales & Distribution Management, preferably in Tobacco/ FMCG industry.

Essential knowledge, skills and traits :

1. Ability to motivate, influence & drive teams and collaborate with key stakeholders (Internal & External)

2. Ability to analyze and strategize

3. Should be able to recruit sales team

4. Should have good market knowledge and be able to track competitor's activities & do market census

5. Should be open to Technological changes in S & D Infrastructure

6. Should be able to Manage Distributors & Trade

Expected remuneration : Approx Rs. 28.0-32.0 lacs per annum.

Job Location : Chandigarh