Job Description
Position: Associate Manager - Team Lead
Department: Sales Business Development
Employment Type: Full-Time
Role Overview
The Associate Manager - Team Lead is responsible for leading a team of field executives while driving retailer onboarding, engagement, and business growth within the assigned territory. The role requires strong leadership, field execution, performance management, and relationship-building skills to expand the retailer network and achieve business objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and motivate a team of field executives to achieve monthly sales and business targets.
- Monitor daily field activities and ensure adherence to operational standards and productivity expectations.
- Conduct regular performance reviews, coaching sessions, and field visits to improve team effectiveness.
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and training of new team members whenever required.
Business Development
- Identify, onboard, and develop new retailers and pharmacy partners within the assigned territory.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with retailers to ensure long-term engagement and business growth.
- Drive retailer activation, retention, and repeat business through continuous engagement.
- Develop market expansion strategies to increase network coverage and business penetration.
Sales Performance Management
- Ensure achievement of assigned business targets for both individual and team performance.
- Monitor key performance metrics and take corrective actions to improve productivity.
- Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to identify growth opportunities.
- Prepare and submit regular sales, activity, and market intelligence reports.
Field Execution
- Ensure smooth coordination between field teams and internal stakeholders for seamless execution.
- Maintain discipline and compliance with company processes during field operations.
- Resolve retailer concerns promptly to enhance customer satisfaction and business continuity.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Minimum 25 field visits per day
- 50 retailer registrations and activations per month
- Minimum 5 lakh business generated per month
- Achievement of assigned team sales and growth targets
- Retailer onboarding and engagement performance
- Team productivity and field execution effectiveness
Required Qualifications
- Graduate in any discipline.
- 2-5 years of experience in Business Development, Field Sales, or Channel Sales.
- Prior experience in Retail, FMCG, Healthcare, or Pharmaceutical industries will be preferred.
- Previous experience in handling or leading a field sales team is an advantage.
Required Skills
- Team Leadership People Management
- Business Development
- Sales Target Achievement
- Retailer Relationship Management
- Negotiation Communication Skills
- Territory Management
- Performance Monitoring Reporting
- Problem Solving Decision Making
- Market Analysis
- MS Excel Reporting
Other Requirements
- Two-wheeler with a valid driving licence is mandatory.
- Willingness to travel extensively within Odisha.
- Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
Compensation Benefits
- Competitive fixed salary
- Attractive performance-based incentives
- Fuel allowance
- Career growth opportunities
- Opportunity to work in a rapidly growing healthcare organization with strong learning and development prospects