18 Sep
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Recognized
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India
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Senior Sales Coordinator from the FMCG industry, preferably with strong exposure to RSM / Sales Team to manage and coordinate regional sales activities. The role will have senior management-level accountability for sales target tracking, MIS, distributor coordination, dispatches, trade schemes, CRM portal management, regional expenses, data analysis, and management reporting. The candidate will act as a key coordination point between the RSM, Sales Team, Distributors and Head Office, with robust ownership for execution and timely closure of regional sales activities.
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Business Development
- Coordinate and monitor regional sales targets, primary and secondary sales, distributor performance and market coverage, and provide timely updates to the RSM/Business Head.
- Track sales achievement against targets, identify business gaps, monitor distributor performance and support the RSM in driving regional business growth.
- Coordinate with distributors, sales teams and internal departments to ensure product availability, order execution, dispatches and business continuity across the region.
Team Leadership & Performance Management
- Coordinate with the regional sales team and support the RSM in monitoring individual and team-wise targets, productivity and field performance.
- Track sales team reporting, CRM updates, market visit reports and pending activities, ensuring timely compliance.
- Identify performance gaps and coordinate with the RSM for corrective actions, follow-ups and closure.
Trade Marketing & Market Development
- Coordinate with the RSM and Sales Team for implementation and tracking of trade schemes, promotional activities and sales incentives.
- Collect and compile scheme performance data,
distributor claims and market activation information.
- Track competitor activities, pricing, product movement and market feedback and provide relevant inputs to the RSM/Business Head.
Business Planning & Sales Forecasting
- Support the RSM in preparing monthly, quarterly and annual sales plans and forecasts based on historical performance and market inputs.
- Monitor target achievement, stock position, distributor requirements and dispatch status to support effective business planning.
- Identify sales trends, gaps and potential risks and provide timely analytical inputs to support management decision-making.
Reporting & MIS
- Take end-to-end accountability for regional sales MIS, including daily, weekly and monthly sales reports, target vs. achievement and distributor-wise performance.
- Collect, validate and compile data covering primary sales, secondary sales, stock, dispatches, schemes, distributor performance and SKU-wise sales.
- Prepare management dashboards, presentations and business review reports, ensuring 100% accuracy and timely submission with minimum follow-up.
Customer Relationship Management
- Coordinate with Super Stockists, Distributors, Wholesalers, Retailers and key channel partners to collect business information and resolve operational issues.
- Maintain accurate distributor and customer information in the CRM/Sales Portal and ensure timely updating of relevant sales activities.
- Support the RSM during distributor meetings and regional market visits and ensure timely closure of agreed action points.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong FMCG sales operations experience with excellent understanding of regional sales, distributor management, primary/secondary sales, trade schemes and market execution.
- Strong MS Excel, MIS, CRM, data analysis and management reporting skills, with the ability to prepare dashboards and business review presentations.
- Strong ownership, accountability, stakeholder management, communication, follow-up and problem-solving skills, with the maturity to work independently with RSMs and Senior Management.
What Success Looks Like
- 100% accurate and timely regional sales MIS, target tracking, CRM updates and management reports with minimum follow-up.
- Regional sales activities including distributor coordination, dispatches, schemes, expenses, sales data and reporting are effectively monitored and closed within defined timelines.
- Acts as a trusted senior-level business support partner to the RSM and Business Head, proactively identifying gaps, providing actionable insights and driving execution and closure.
Qualifications & Certifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Marketing or a related field.
- MBA in Sales/Marketing or equivalent qualification will be preferred.
- 15+ years of FMCG / Consumer Goods / Food / Beverages sales operations experience, preferably with strong exposure to RSM/Regional Sales Management, distributor-driven business and regional sales operations.
Pay: ₹35,000.00 - ₹40,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Cell phone reimbursement
- Internet reimbursement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
📌 Senior Sales Coordinator (India)
🏢 Recognized
📍 India