The Premium Basket is a premium gourmet food brand specializing in premium dry fruits, nuts, nut butters, dates, healthy snacks, and gifting solutions. We are rapidly expanding across retail, modern trade, corporate gifting, and distribution channels across India.
Position Summary
We are looking for an energetic and result-driven Area Sales Manager to expand our offline presence by appointing distributors, increasing retail reach, and driving sales across assigned territories.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop sales plans to achieve monthly and quarterly targets.
- Appoint and manage distributors.
- Expand retail coverage in assigned cities.
- Build relationships with supermarkets, gourmet stores, premium retailers, and wholesalers.
- Drive product placements and improve visibility.
- Work with distributors to ensure healthy stock levels.
- Monitor secondary sales and market performance.
- Identify new business opportunities in HORECA and corporate gifting.
- Conduct regular market visits and retailer meetings.
- Collect competitor pricing and market intelligence.
- Coordinate with marketing for promotional activities.
- Ensure timely collections and payment follow-ups.
- Prepare weekly sales reports and forecasts.
Requirements
- 3-7 years of FMCG sales experience.
- Experience in premium food, dry fruits, snacks, chocolates, or gourmet products preferred.
- Strong distributor network in assigned territory.
- Experience handling retail and distributor sales.
- Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills.
- Willingness to travel extensively.