Job Description Summary:
n The role is to develop, influence and drive the implementation of the growth agenda for his / her territory.
n Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
n n Meet S&D; targets by effective implementation of area sales & development plans.
n Develop Sales forecasts for all categories based on trends to maximize sale.
n Develop channel sales strategy for geography assigned in consultation with the Manager.
n Define allocation of sales targets to the different MT accounts in consultation with the Manager of Sales based on a clear understanding of the calendar of inputs/market growth/category growth.
n Plan and achieve SKU assortment expansion in regional and national MT accounts.
n Stocks and logistics planning for the area.
n Ensure distributor claims are settled in time by proper scrutiny and on-field verification.
n Ensure retention of agreed ROI for the distributors.
n Execute distributor MIS packages and ensure requisite compliance from the distributors as per agreed timelines.
n Build trust and relationship with Modern Trade accounts by providing clarity and solutions to any issue raised by them within a reasonable time frame.
n Work very closely with Regional Customer Marketing /Key Account teams in the management of schemes/promotions/contests being run to promote the company brand.
n Execute specific promotions - exhibitions, sampling, in-store activities, etc. in Key A/Cs.
n Plan for new product launches by account based on a thorough understanding of category and organization objectives for the products to be launched.
n n Required Skills / Experience / Competencies:
n • Graduate Must, MBA preferable.
n • 3-5 years of experience in Up-to-date Trade from the FMCG industry only.
n • In depth knowledge of DMart, RRL, C&C; & LMT in Gujrat.
n • A good understanding of MS Excel is a must.
n • Should be able to read and understand data