Deputy Area Sales Manager

Essar Group; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Essar Group in Pune—Pluckk brand—seeks Deputy Area Sales Manager to expand modern and general trade and grow revenue. You will lead a team, design sales strategies, build key client relationships, and align with marketing and product teams.

The role requires a bachelor's in business/sales, 5+ years in sales management (FMCG preferred), strong leadership, data-driven decision making, CRM and MS Office proficiency, and willingness to travel. You will report to the Operations team and drive growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sales, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a sales management role, preferably in FMCG or similar industries.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in using sales data to make informed decisions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel for business purposes as needed.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing market conditions and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of sales professionals, providing guidance and support to achieve sales targets.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to penetrate new markets and expand our customer base.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities.
• Create and implement effective sales plans, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Monitor and report on sales performance, providing regular updates to the management team.
• Collaborate with marketing and product teams to develop promotional campaigns and product launches.
• Ensure compliance with sales policies and procedures, maintaining high ethical standards.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior sales team members, fostering their professional growth.

Skills

Sales management

Team leadership

Data-driven decisions

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sales, or related field

Tools

CRM software

MS Office

Job description

As the Deputy Area Sales Manager, you will play a crucial role in our Operations department, specifically focusing on the expansion of our brand, Pluckk. Your primary objective will be to increase revenue by strategically growing our presence in modern and general trade channels. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on our company's growth and success.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of sales professionals, providing guidance and support to achieve sales targets.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to penetrate new markets and expand our customer base.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders.
• Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities.
• Create and implement effective sales plans, ensuring alignment with company goals.
• Monitor and report on sales performance, providing regular updates to the management team.
• Collaborate with marketing and product teams to develop promotional campaigns and product launches.
• Ensure compliance with sales policies and procedures, maintaining high ethical standards.
• Provide training and mentorship to junior sales team members, fostering their professional growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sales, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a sales management role, preferably in FMCG or similar industries.
• Proven track record of achieving sales targets and driving revenue growth.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in using sales data to make informed decisions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM software.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Willingness to travel for business purposes as needed.
• Flexibility and adaptability to changing market conditions and business needs.

Job Info

• Job Identification 2250
• Job Category General Operations
• Posting Date 12/19/2025, 06:31 AM
• Locations pune, Pune, Maharashtra, IN (On-site)
• Degree Level Bachelor's Degree
• Job Schedule Full time