Company Description Zaara Biotech LLC is an innovation-driven biotechnology company specializing in algal-seaweed technologies that power products across FMCG, cosmetics, agri-tech, bioinformatics, and bioreactor design. Originating as a student startup in Kerala, the company has rapidly scaled with multiple funding rounds from international investors and strategic partners in the UAE and USA.

Zaara

Biotech is now expanding into poultry and meat production through scientifically advanced feed designs that deliver high-protein, low-cholesterol meat and omega-3 rich eggs for Indian and global markets. Supported by incubators such as IEDC, Kerala Startup Mission, and CIFT, the company offers a dynamic, growth-focused environment for professionals who want to contribute to cutting-edge, sustainable biotech solutions.

Role Description The Senior Sales Manager is a full-time, on-site role based in Kochi, responsible for leading sales strategy and execution across Zaara Biotech’s product portfolio, including new poultry and meat product lines. This role involves developing and managing key client relationships, identifying and closing new business opportunities, and driving revenue growth in domestic and international markets.

The Senior Sales

Manager will oversee sales forecasting, pipeline management, and performance tracking, while collaborating closely with marketing, product development, and operations teams to align go-to-market plans.



Day-to-day activities include coaching and mentoring sales team members, conducting market and competitor analysis, preparing proposals and presentations, negotiating contracts, and ensuring excellent customer experience. The position requires a strong commercial mindset, an understanding of biotech or FMCG sectors, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced, scaling startup environment.

Qualifications

- Strong skills in sales strategy, business development, and account management, with a track record of achieving or exceeding revenue targets.
- Experience in team leadership, performance management, and mentoring sales professionals to drive high-performance cultures.
- Proficiency in market analysis, competitive benchmarking, and pipeline forecasting to support data-driven decision-making.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills for engaging clients, partners, and internal stakeholders.
- Background in biotechnology, FMCG, agribusiness, or related industries is highly desirable; experience with new product launches is a plus.

- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Life Sciences, or a related field; an advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) is an advantage.
- Comfort with CRM tools, sales reporting systems, and basic financial metrics related to pricing, margins, and sales performance.
- Ability to work on-site in Kochi, travel as needed for client meetings, and thrive in a rapid-growing startup environment.

📌 Senior Sales Manager (Kochi)
🏢 Zaara Biotech
📍 Kochi