Area Sales Manager Position Overview We are seeking a motivated Sales Manager to join our team specializing in food ingredients As a sales Manager you will be responsible for promoting and selling our range of food ingredients to potential customers such as bakeries restaurants food manufacturers and retailers You will play a crucial role in driving sales and expanding our customer base by effectively showcasing the benefits and applications of our products Key Responsibilities 1 Customer Engagement Engage with potential customers to understand their needs and introduce them to our food ingredients portfolio 2 Product Demonstration Conduct product demonstrations to showcase the features benefits and applications of our food ingredients effectively 3 Sales Generation Actively pursue sales opportunities and achieve sales targets set by the company 4 Channel Management - 4 1 To build and develop channel partners for each product category 4 2 To monitor and manage sales pipeline of the channel partner to achieve the set sales targets 4 3 To develop and implement an overall channel network strategy for the region assigned 4 4 To ensure and maintain channel partners interest in the business through strategic product portfolio management to ensure timely rotation 5 Relationship Building Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to foster long-term partnerships and repeat business 6 Market Analysis Stay updated on industry trends market conditions and competitor activities to identify opportunities for growth 7 Customer Support Provide excellent customer support by addressing inquiries resolving issues and ensuring customer satisfaction 8 Reporting Prepare regular sales reports and updates on activities sales performance and market feedback Qualifications Education High school diploma required Any Bachelor s degree even Btech can apply Experience Minimum 2-3 years proven experience in sales preferably in the food industry or related field Experience with food ingredients is a plus Skills o Strong communication and interpersonal skills o Ability to persuade and negotiate effectively o Organizational and time management skills o Knowledge of sales techniques and strategies o Proficiency in MS Office o Spoken Languages Fluency in Regional language is required Basic knowledge of written oral communication in English Is required Fluency in Hindi English is a plus Attributes Self-motivated with a results-driven approach Ability to work independently and as part of a team Adaptability and resilience in a competitive sales environment Passion for the food industry and food ingredients Working Conditions This position requires extensive travel to customer locations and attendance at industry events Flexible hours may be necessary to accommodate customer schedules and sales opportunities Benefits Competitive salary with incentives Health benefits package Opportunities for career growth and professional development About CEC Flavours and Fragrances Pvt Ltd CEC Flavours and Fragrances Pvt Ltd is one among the leading manufacturers of Food Flavours ingredients in India engaged for more than seven decades is developing high quality flavours addressing requirements of food processors across application segments under the brand CEC Under FEEL brand the company is offering high quality Fruit Crushes Mixes Fillings Flavoured syrups Bar Syrups Glazes Sugar Paste Taste Enhancers Seasonings Sprinklers and Softy Premix etc We have requirement of Area Sales Managers for following locations Delhi Lucknow Jaipur Bangalore Chennai and Cochin Application Process If you are enthusiastic about sales and have a passion for the food industry we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity Please submit your resume and cover letter outlining your qualifications and why you are a good fit for this role We look forward to reviewing your application CEC Flavours and Fragrances Pvt Ltd is a leading manufacturer of Flavors and fragrances based in India Established 1946 Products Flavors bakery ice-cream confectionery etc fragrances and essential oils Services They offer a complete flavor and fragrance development service from ideation to final product CEC Flavours Fragrances Reputation They have a positive reputation with good customer reviews on Google Maps Corporate Office Ponpadi Tamil Nadu near Tirupati - They are open today from 8 am to 5 pm Job Types Full time Permanent Pay From 35 000 00 per month Benefits Paid sick time Work from home Work Location In person