We are looking for a candidate who can manage Modern Trade vertical in the assigned regions and ensure planning and implementation of actions plans to reach annual sales targets based at Kolkata.
Action Planning & Implementation

To lead the Organized Trade verticals for DFM brand.
To service, develop and manage a sales team and portfolio of accounts in line with the Brand / sales strategy.
Manage region & accounts sales growth and profitability in line with company objectives.
Create and implement an annual business plan considering all levers of growth: commercial agreements, marketing actions, merchandising and retail opportunities, terms of trade, securing high voltage visibilities.
Monitor the region & accounts’ performance against business plan and develop alternative strategies when needed.
Work closely with Marketing to define monthly promotions & visibility calendars across the chains & region managed.
Completion of all administration account and internal completed on time and 100% accurately.
Relationship Management

~ Establish a sound working relationship with main accounts and ensure a Win-Win situation for both parties.

Conduct regular trade visits with sales force.




Continuously monitor and improve brands merchandising presence.

Experience and Education Required
Successful track record of working in organized trade vertical, especially in Modern Trade in a senior role, experience of managing big chains like (Reliance /D’Mart) would be ideal.
Solid external stakeholder management and negotiation capability.
A minimum of 5 to 7 years sales experience with a leading FMCG company.
Business Administration/Sales/Marketing Degree/Diploma from an accredited university.
Strategic Business Planning and financial analysis to drive growth and profitability – understanding commercial and marketing levers in the MT context.
Leveraging Internal collaboration - especially supply chain.
Presentation and Communication skills.

DFM Foods, established in 1984, is a leading manufacturer of packaged snacks in India. Over the past 40 years, DFM Foods has delighted consumers with a diverse range of snacks, such as Crax Rings, Curls, Fritts, and Natkhat, as well as a variety of namkeens and potato chips. To ensure consistent quality, DFM Foods has advanced manufacturing facilities in Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, Kashipur and Howrah.

📌 Account Executive/Account Director (Kolkata)
🏢 DFM Foods
📍 Kolkata