Job Title: Area Sales Officer
Job Location: North 24 Parganas, West Bengal
Territory: North & South 24 Parganas, West Bengal
Experience Required: 3–5 Years
Salary: ₹20,000 – ₹30,000 per month
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Ice Cream
Department: Sales & Distribution
About the Role: We are hiring an experienced and result-oriented Area Sales Officer (ASO) for our business partner in the Ice Cream and FMCG industry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing sales operations, expanding market coverage, strengthening distributor networks, driving primary and secondary sales, and achieving sales targets across the assigned territory.
Key Responsibilities:
- Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets for ice cream and FMCG products.
- Manage and strengthen distributor, dealer, wholesaler, retailer, and general trade networks.
- Drive primary sales, secondary sales, and overall territory revenue growth.
- Identify and onboard new distributors, retail outlets, ice cream parlours, grocery stores, and key accounts.
- Expand market penetration, improve outlet coverage, and increase product availability across the assigned territory.
- Monitor distributor performance, stock availability, inventory movement, and product-wise sales.
- Ensure effective product placement, visibility, merchandising, and in-store promotional execution.
- Implement company sales schemes, trade offers, seasonal promotions, and other marketing initiatives.
- Manage ice cream distribution requirements, including freezer placement, cold-chain practices,
and product storage standards where applicable.
- Track competitor pricing, promotional activities, market trends, and customer feedback.
- Monitor sales collections, outstanding payments, and distributor credit discipline.
- Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly sales reports, market visit reports, and sales forecasts.
- Conduct regular field visits to distributors, retailers, and high-potential outlets to improve business performance.
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely order fulfilment, product availability, and smooth market operations.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in field sales, territory sales, or area sales within the Ice Cream industry.
- Candidate will be finalised after thorough Background Verification from the previous employers.
- Prior experience in the Ice Cream industry is mandatory.
- Solid understanding of FMCG distribution, general trade, primary sales, and secondary sales.
- Proven experience in distributor handling, retailer management, and territory development.
- Knowledge of the West Bengal market, particularly North and South 24 Parganas, will be preferred (Candidate required from North 24 Parganas)
- Strong communication, negotiation,
relationship management, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to achieve sales targets and manage a high-volume field-sales territory.
- Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned territory.
- A two-wheeler and a valid driving licence will be preferred.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Monthly salary of ₹20,000–₹30,000, depending on experience and suitability.
- Full-time employment with an opportunity to grow in the Ice cream sales sector.
- Opportunity to manage and develop an assigned sales territory.
How to Apply Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can share their updated CV through either of the following email addresses:
- Email:
[email protected]
- Contact Number: (phone hidden)
Important: Please mention “Application for Area Sales Officer – Ice Cream” in the email subject line. Apply now to become part of a growing sales operation in the Ice cream industry.
Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Provident Fund
Application Question(s):
- Have you read the for the required role?
- Do you have 3–5 years of sales experience in the Ice Cream industry?
- Do you have experience managing distributors, general trade retailers, and primary and secondary sales?
- Are you willing to travel extensively across North and South 24 Parganas?
License/Certification:
- Driving Licence (Required)
Location:
- North 24 Parganas District, West Bengal (Required)
Work Location: In person
📌 Area Sales Officer (Ice Cream Industry) (North 24 Parganas)
🏢 KKREA
📍 North 24 Parganas