We are looking for a dynamic, result-oriented and experienced Sales Manager – Retail & Distribution to drive the sales growth and market expansion of Alizglow products.
The candidate will be responsible for developing and executing sales strategies, expanding the retailer and distributor network, managing sales operations within the assigned territory, achieving revenue targets, and building strong relationships with key retailers, pharmacies, supermarkets, cosmetic stores, distributors and other business partners.
The role will also involve leading and monitoring the sales team, ensuring effective territory coverage, improving product availability and visibility, and identifying new business opportunities to strengthen Alizglow's market presence.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement sales strategies and plans to achieve monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets.
- Identify and develop new retailers, pharmacies, supermarkets, cosmetic stores, distributors and other potential business partners.
- Expand and strengthen the distributor and retail network within the assigned territory.
- Manage and maintain strong relationships with key retailers, distributors and business partners.
- Lead, guide and monitor the sales/business development team to achieve assigned targets.
- Allocate territories, outlets and sales targets to team members and monitor their performance.
- Conduct regular market visits to assess sales performance, outlet coverage, product availability and market opportunities.
- Generate new business leads and ensure effective conversion into active customers.
- Onboard new retailers and distributors and support them in developing regular sales.
- Monitor and drive repeat orders from existing customers.
- Ensure proper product availability, visibility, placement and distribution across outlets.
- Coordinate with the internal sales,
logistics, marketing and management teams to ensure timely order processing and delivery.
- Monitor sales performance, revenue, outlet coverage, customer acquisition and collection status.
- Track and analyse territory-wise and product-wise sales performance.
- Identify new markets, territories, sales channels and business opportunities for Alizglow products.
- Collect and analyse market feedback regarding products, pricing, customer preferences and competitor activities.
- Monitor competitor products, pricing, promotions, distribution and market strategies.
- Develop strategies to improve market penetration and increase product sales.
- Support and coordinate promotional activities, product launches, retailer campaigns and marketing initiatives.
- Negotiate with retailers, distributors and key business partners regarding orders, commercial terms and business opportunities.
- Ensure timely follow-up on leads, quotations, orders and pending business opportunities.
- Prepare and submit daily, weekly and monthly sales and market reports.
- Maintain accurate records of customers, leads, orders, follow-ups, outlet coverage and sales performance.
- Conduct regular performance reviews and provide guidance and support to sales team members.
- Ensure effective territory coverage and productive field activities.
- Coordinate with management regarding sales forecasts, market requirements and business development plans.
- Take responsibility for achieving assigned sales and revenue targets.
- Perform any other sales and business development activities assigned by the management.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Commerce or any relevant field.
- 3–5 years of experience in sales, business development, FMCG, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, retail or distribution is preferred.
- Experience in managing sales teams and distributor/retailer networks will be an added advantage.
- Strong understanding of retail and distribution sales operations.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills.
- Strong leadership, team management and decision-making abilities.
- Good working knowledge of MS Office and Google Sheets, with the ability to analyse and maintain accurate sales reports.
- Valid driving licence is mandatory.
- Two-wheeler ownership is preferred / will be an advantage.
- Fluency in Malayalam, English and Hindi is mandatory.
- Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned territory.
- Ability to confidently communicate and negotiate with retailers, distributors and business owners.
- Strong sales, follow-up and customer relationship management skills.
- Strong target orientation with a proven ability to achieve sales and revenue targets.
- Ability to analyse market trends, competitor activities and sales performance.
- Self-motivated, proactive and capable of working independently as well as leading a team.
- Valuable knowledge of the local market, retail network and distribution channels will be an added advantage.
- Presentable, confident and professional approach.
How to Apply Interested candidates may send their updated CV to:
[email protected]
Trivandrum
Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
📌 Sales Manager – Retail & Distribution (Thiruvananthapuram)
🏢 ALIZ GLOW
📍 Thiruvananthapuram