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Area Sales Manager – Kerala (Kochi HQ) | SKC Ghee

A1 SKC Food Products Pvt Ltd

Kochi, Kerala | Full-time, Permanent | FMCG / Food & Beverages

About Us

A1 SKC Food Products Pvt Ltd is the manufacturer of SKC Ghee, a trusted South Indian household brand since 1965. With a strong legacy across South India, we are now aggressively expanding our footprint in the Kerala market and are looking for an experienced sales leader to drive this growth.

Position Overview

We are hiring an Area Sales Manager (ASM) to lead our Kerala operations from our Kochi headquarters. The role covers four key districts — Kochi, Calicut, Thrissur, and Malappuram — and is responsible for driving primary & secondary sales, managing distributors, and leading a field sales team.

Key Responsibilities

- Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets across Kochi, Calicut, Thrissur, and Malappuram districts.

- Appoint, manage, motivate, and develop distributors across the Kerala region.

- Lead, train, and monitor a team of Sales Officers and Sales Executives.

- Drive primary and secondary sales while expanding numeric distribution.

- Plan and execute trade schemes, in-shop visibility drives, and merchandising activities.

- Manage collections, damage returns, claim settlements, and distributor ROI.

- Track competitor activity and submit regular market intelligence reports.

- Submit MIS reports, Daily Sales Reports (DSR), tour plans, and expense statements on time.

- Spend a minimum of 18–20 days per month in the field across the four assigned districts.





Candidate Profile

Experience

- 5 to 8 years of experience in FMCG sales.

- Minimum 2 years in an ASM or TSE (Territory Sales Executive) role.

Education

- Any Graduate. MBA preferred.

Location

- Must be based in Kochi or willing to relocate to Kochi as the headquarters.

Territory Knowledge

- Strong existing distributor and retailer contacts in Calicut, Thrissur, Malappuram, and Kochi are mandatory.

Languages

- Fluency in Malayalam and English required.

Other Requirements

- Own two-wheeler or four-wheeler with a valid driving license.

- Willingness to travel up to 70% of the time.

Salary & Benefits

- Salary: ₹35,000 – ₹60,000 per month (based on experience)

- Monthly performance incentives

- Travel allowance

- Petrol allowance

- PF & ESI as per statutory norms

Preferred Background

Candidates currently or previously associated with Ghee, Edible Oil, Dairy, or Staples categories will be given preference.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply directly through Indeed or share their updated CV with the details below.

HR Department – A1 SKC Food Products Pvt Ltd

Phone: (phone hidden)

Email: [email protected]

Interview Location: Chennai corporate office or Tirupur factory

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule: Day shift, Monday to Saturday

Work Location: In person / Field (Kochi HQ + Kerala territories)

Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹65,000.00 per month

Advantages:

- Cell phone reimbursement
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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📌 Area Sales Manager (ASM) (Kochi)
🏢 A1 SKC FOOD PRODUCTS PRIVATE
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