AM Sales

SS Consulting Kochi; Kozhikode district; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Plantation Group in Calicut is seeking an experienced Assistant Manager – Sales to drive market expansion and lead key account growth across premium retail, hospitality, and specialty cafes. The role requires 5–8 years in B2B/B2C sales, with a proven track record in specialty coffee, gourmet foods, or luxury FMCG, and strong negotiation and CRM skills.

You will coordinate with production and cold-chain logistics to align supply with client demand while educating customers on traceability and

Qualifications

• Proven B2B sales track record in specialty coffee, fresh produce, gourmet/food supply chains, or luxury consumer goods.
• Experience handling perishable goods or cold-chain logistics is a strong plus.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and CRM pipeline management skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive B2B growth: Identify and acquire high-value clients across premium retail, hospitality, specialty cafes, and gourmet food sectors.
• Account Management: Build long-term partnerships, conduct tastings/presentations, and negotiate commercial agreements.
• Supply Chain Alignment: Work with production & cold-chain logistics teams to align harvest forecasts with customer demand for farm-to-customer delivery.
• Market Expansion: Educate clients on product traceability, origin stories, and sustainability while maintaining premium pricing.

Skills

B2B sales

Key account management

Negotiation

CRM pipeline management

Communication

Entrepreneurial mindset

Tools

CRM

Job description

We’re Hiring! | Assistant Manager – Sales | Plantation Group

Passionate about premium fresh produce and specialty coffee? We’re looking for a dynamic B2B/ B2C Sales Professional for Calicut Location to drive market expansion and lead key account growth.

Key Details

Location: Calicut (Kozhikode), Kerala with travel across key target markets as required.

Experience: 5–8 Years (B2B Sales / Key Account Management)

Industry Preference: Specialty Coffee, Gourmet Foods, Fresh Produce, Agribusiness, Hospitality B2B, or Luxury FMCG

What You’ll Do

Drive B2B Growth: Identify and acquire high-value clients across premium retail, hospitality, specialty cafes, and gourmet food sectors.

Account Management: Build long-term partnerships, conduct tastings/presentations, and negotiate commercial agreements.

Supply Chain Alignment: Work with production & cold-chain logistics teams to align harvest forecasts with customer demand for farm-to-customer delivery.

Market Expansion: Educate clients on product traceability, origin stories, and sustainability while maintaining premium pricing.

What We’re Looking For

Proven B2B sales track record in specialty coffee, fresh produce, gourmet/food supply chains, or luxury consumer goods.

Experience handling perishable goods or cold-chain logistics is a strong plus.

Strong negotiation, communication, and CRM pipeline management skills.

An entrepreneurial, self-motivated mindset with a passion for premium agricultural products.