Location: Ulsoor Lake, Bangalore — office + field
Working Days: 5.5 days per week
Salary: ₹7–9 LPA fixed + aggressive performance incentives
Experience: 5–8 years in FMCG / beverage sales

GiGi Energy is looking for an State Sales Manager to own and grow our Karnataka business.
This is a highly hands-on sales role. In the initial month you will be expected to spend significant time in the field and converting your existing key accounts/MT/HoReCa connections into sales.

You will then be responsible for growing distribution, increasing sales across existing accounts, opening recent outlets, managing distributors and hiring your field sales team.

ROLE:
Own GiGi's overall Karnataka sales and distribution targets
Initially spend significant time personally working different Bangalore territories
Build and optimise beat plans / beat paths for the sales team
Manage MT, Corporate and HoReCa accounts
Set territory targets, daily routes and sales priorities




Ensure collections are completed on time
Improve outlet visibility, fridge placement and in-store execution
Report weekly sales numbers, pipeline, collections and market feedback directly to the founders

MUST HAVE:
5–8 years of FMCG or beverage sales experience
At least 2 years managing distributors and a field sales team
Strong knowledge of the Karnataka retail and HoReCa market
Willing to spend significant time visiting outlets rather than managing from a desk
Startup mindset — fast, resourceful and comfortable taking ownership

EXPERIENCE PREFERENCE:
Energy drinks, soft drinks, packaged beverages, water, dairy, snacks or other high-frequency FMCG businesses. Candidates from companies such as Varun Beverages, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola/HCCB, Red Bull, Monster, Bisleri or similar FMCG companies is a strong advantage.

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