Company Description Akava Luxury is a premium manufacturing company specializing in premium personal care and high-quality fashion accessories in vegan leather and genuine leather, including belts, wallets, bags, and small leather goods. The brand focuses on craftsmanship, contemporary design, and functionality, creating products that blend sophistication with everyday usability. With a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility and strict quality control, Akava Luxury ensures durability and a luxurious feel in every product.

The company also offers customization options for clients seeking exclusive, personalized accessories and follows eco-conscious practices with responsible sourcing.

Akava

Luxury is recognized for combining timeless elegance with modern flair, appealing to customers who value both style and substance.

Role Description This is a full-time, in office Area Sales Manager role for the General Trade (GT) Personal Care category, based in India and covering the regions of Lucknow, Prayagraj, Varanasi, and Gorakhpur.

The Area Sales

Manager will be responsible for driving sales growth, achieving monthly and annual targets, and expanding the distributor and retailer network within the assigned territories. Day-to-day activities include visiting trade partners, managing relationships with distributors and key retailers, monitoring stock levels, ensuring product visibility, and implementing trade promotions and merchandising plans. The role involves coordinating with internal teams for pricing, schemes, and supply,



tracking market trends and competitor activities, and preparing regular sales reports and forecasts.

The Area Sales

Manager will also support new product launches in personal care, conduct business review meetings, and train field staff or channel partners on product features and selling strategies.

Qualifications

- Strong general trade and FMCG or personal care sales experience, including territory management, distributor handling, and retail channel development.
- Proficiency in sales planning, target achievement, route planning, and use of basic sales reporting tools or CRM systems.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills, with the ability to influence trade partners and resolve market issues.
- Ability to analyze sales data, track performance metrics, and identify opportunities for growth and market penetration.
- Knowledge of the regional markets in Lucknow, Prayagraj, Varanasi, and Gorakhpur, including local trade dynamics and customer preferences.
- Comfort with frequent field travel, on-site visits, and working in fast-paced, target-driven environments.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; an MBA or postgraduate qualification in Sales/Marketing is an advantage.
- Prior experience in personal care, beauty, or lifestyle products is preferred; experience with premium or luxury brands is a plus.

- Strong organizational skills, time management, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

📌 Area Sales Manager GT - Personal Care - Lucknow/ Prayagraj/ Varanas/Gorakhpur (India)
🏢 AKAVA Luxury
📍 India