Depot Sales Executive - Mumbai

Bennett Coleman & Co Ltd (The Times Of India); Panvel; On-site; INR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

The Times of India, Bennett Coleman & Co Ltd, invites fresh graduates for a field sales role spanning depot operations and customer acquisition in Panvel, Maharashtra. You will work early mornings at depots (4:30–7:00) and then in the field from noon onwards, six days a week with a rostered weekday off.

Responsibilities include coordinating with vendors, driving newspaper subscriptions, promoting at apartments and offices, collecting payments when required, and maintaining basic sales reports

Qualifications

• Fresh graduates, ready to start career in field sales.
• Comfortable working in early morning shift (4:30 AM–7:00 AM).
• Willing to do field sales and travel within the assigned area.
• Must own a two-wheeler with a valid driving licence.
• Good communication skills and a customer-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Manage newspaper distribution and coordinate with vendors at assigned depots during the early morning shift (4:30 AM–7:00 AM).
• Build strong relationships with vendors and ensure smooth depot operations.
• Meet sales targets by increasing newspaper subscriptions and sales.
• Conduct promotional activities in apartments, offices, and public places.
• Organize reader engagement activities and collect payments when required.
• Monitor sales performance, reduce unsold copies, and maintain basic reports.
• Keep track of competitor activities and market feedback.

Skills

Customer relationships

Communication skills

Field sales

Two-wheeler driving

Education

Graduation in any field

Job description

Role Overview:

This is a field sales role that combines depot operations and customer acquisition.

• Early Morning: 4:30 AM 7:00 AM (Depot Operations)
• Afternoon: 12:30/1:00 PM onwards (Field Sales & Customer Acquisition)
• Working Days: 6 days a week (Saturday & Sunday are working days, with one weekday off on a roster basis).

Role & responsibilities :

• Manage newspaper distribution and coordinate with vendors at assigned depots during the early morning shift (4:30 AM 7:00 AM).
• Build strong relationships with vendors and ensure smooth depot operations.
• Meet sales targets by increasing newspaper subscriptions and sales.
• Conduct promotional activities in apartments, offices, and public places.
• Organize reader engagement activities and collect payments when required.
• Monitor sales performance, reduce unsold copies, and maintain basic reports.
• Keep track of competitor activities and market feedback.

Preferred candidate profile

• Fresh Graduates.
• Comfortable working in the early morning shift.
• Willing to do field sales and travel within the assigned area.
• Must own a two-wheeler with a valid driving licence.
• Good communication skills and a customer-focused attitude.