Head of Sales Northeast India (FMCG / Packaged Foods)

Location: Northeast India (Base Hub: Guwahati | Flexible within the region)

Company: A leading and highly successful Nepal-based FMCG brand specializing in instant noodles and snacks.

About the Opportunity

We are one of Nepal's most trusted FMCG brands with a strong and well-established export presence across Northeast India. As part of our next phase of growth, we are setting up a new manufacturing facility in Northeast India and are looking for a dynamic sales leader to drive this expansion.

This is a high-impact leadership role where you will build the sales organization from the ground up, establish a robust distribution network across the Seven Sister States and Sikkim, and lead the brand's journey to becoming a dominant player in the region.

Key Responsibilities

- Lead the overall sales strategy for Northeast India.
- Build and expand the General Trade distribution network.
- Appoint and manage Super Stockists, Distributors, and Channel Partners.
- Recruit, mentor, and lead a high-performing regional sales team.
- Drive market expansion, sales growth, and distribution reach.
- Develop effective Route-to-Market (RTM) strategies.
- Achieve revenue, volume, and market share targets.




- Build strong relationships with key distributors and trade partners across the region.

Candidate Profile
- Experience: 12+ years in FMCG sales.
- Leadership: Minimum 5 years of experience leading sales across Northeast India.
- Industry Background: Packaged Foods, Instant Noodles, Snacks, Beverages, or similar FMCG categories.

- Strong Expertise In:

- General Trade (GT)
- Distributor & Super Stockist Management
- Route-to-Market (RTM) Strategy
- Team Building & Sales Leadership
- Business Development & Market Expansion
- Network: Well-established relationships with leading FMCG distributors across all eight Northeastern states.
- Mindset: Entrepreneurial, result-oriented, and capable of building a business from scratch in a fast-growing environment.

Why Join Us?
- Attractive industry-leading compensation package.
- Opportunity to build and lead the Northeast business with complete ownership.
- Direct access to the promoters with fast decision-making and minimal bureaucracy.
- Chance to play a pivotal role in launching a recent manufacturing facility and shaping the future of a rapidly growing international FMCG brand.
- High-growth career opportunity with significant long-term impact.

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