02 Sep
|
PonicOne
|
India
About the Role
We are looking for an energetic and target-driven Sales Executive to drive sales of our fresh and farm-produced products, including fresh vegetables, microgreens, Spirulina and fish.
The ideal candidate should have experience in FMCG, fresh produce, food, agriculture, aquaculture, health/wellness products or B2B sales, with a strong ability to acquire new customers and convert leads into recurring orders.
Key Responsibilities
* Drive sales of:
* Fresh vegetables
* Microgreens
* Fresh fish
* Spirulina and Spirulina-based products
* Develop new B2B and B2C customers through calls, Whats App, referrals, networking and field sales.
* Build relationships with restaurants, cafés, hotels, supermarkets, retailers, health stores, gyms, nutrition-focused businesses and individual customers.
* Generate leads independently and maintain a strong sales pipeline.
* Handle enquiries, understand customer requirements and recommend suitable products.
* Negotiate pricing, quantities and commercial terms while maintaining margins.
* Follow up with prospects and convert them into regular/repeat customers.
* Maintain strong relationships with existing customers and identify opportunities to increase order frequency and volume.
* Coordinate with the farm and operations team regarding product availability, quantities, harvesting and delivery schedules.
* Track daily sales, leads, follow-ups, conversions and collections.
* Achieve weekly and monthly sales targets.
* Collect customer feedback and identify new market opportunities.
* Develop new sales channels and territories for our products.
Preferred Experience
3-5 years of sales experience, preferably in one or more of the following:
* FMCG / food products
* Fresh fruits & vegetables
* Microgreens / organic produce
* Fish / seafood / aquaculture
* Health & wellness products
* Nutraceuticals
* Agriculture / farm products
* B2B food sales
* Retail sales
Experience selling to restaurants, supermarkets, retailers or institutional buyers will be an advantage.
Skills Required
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
* Strong negotiation and closing abilities.
* Positive follow-up discipline.
* Ability to generate leads independently.
* Comfortable with cold calling and field sales.
* Strong customer relationship management.
* Target-oriented and self-motivated.
* Basic knowledge of Excel/Google Sheets and Whats App Business.
* Willingness to travel locally for customer acquisition and meetings.
* Knowledge of vegetables, microgreens, Spirulina or fish is a major advantage.
Who Would Be a Positive Fit?
We are looking for someone who can build the market, not just take orders.
The ideal candidate should be comfortable approaching a restaurant, supermarket, retailer or individual customer, understanding their requirements, pitching our products, negotiating the deal and converting them into a recurring customer.
The role will involve:
Lead Generation → Customer Meeting → Product Pitch → Sampling → Negotiation → Order → Repeat Sales
📌 Sales Executive (India)
🏢 PonicOne
📍 India