About the Role
We are looking for a proactive, energetic, and people -oriented individual to support on -ground sales and marketing of RICE in Pune.
This role is ideal for someone who enjoys fieldwork, meeting people, experimenting with sales ideas, and actively pushing a product through offline channels.
The role will involve hands -on execution, coordination with multiple stakeholders, and creative thinking to expand RICE’s presence across Pune through fairs, stalls, retail points, and corporate setups.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
1. On -Ground Sales & Outreach
- Actively promote and sell RICE through melas, fairs, exhibitions, and local events
- Set up and manage sales stalls at events, markets, and public spaces
- Identify and onboard grocery stores, organic stores, and local retail outlets for product placement and sales
- Support sales targets through direct customer interaction and demos
2. Corporate & Institutional Outreach
- Explore and coordinate opportunities to set up temporary stalls or sales desks at large corporate offices such as:
- Accenture
- KPIT
- Cummins
- Other IT parks, industrial hubs, and corporate campuses
- Coordinate permissions, logistics, and stall setup for corporate sales days
3. Event & Stall Coordination
- Liaise with event organizers, mela coordinators, RWAs, and corporate admins
- Handle stall logistics including:
- Setup and teardown
- Inventory coordination
- Basic sales tracking and reporting
- Ensure branding material is displayed properly during events
4. Sales Innovation & Strategy Support
- Propose innovative, practical ideas to increase offline sales
- Experiment with new sales formats (sampling, bundles, corporate gifting, festival offers, etc.)
- Share feedback from customers and retailers to improve sales strategy
5. Reporting & Coordination
- Maintain simple records of:
- Sales done
- Leads generated
- Stores/events covered
- Coordinate closely with the Pune office team for planning and follow -ups
Desired Profile
- Student, recent graduate, or early -career professional with an interest in sales, marketing, or entrepreneurship
- Comfortable with fieldwork and outdoor engagement
- Robust communication and people skills (Marathi/Hindi required, English preferred)
- Self -motivated, reliable, and willing to take ownership
- Prior experience in field sales, events, or FMCG marketing is a plus (not mandatory)