Field Sales Manager - Kolkata

Brown-Forman; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown-Forman India in West Bengal seeks a Field Sales Manager to lead commercial operations and drive profitable growth for Brown-Forman brands in the region, with primary focus in North Bengal. You will develop an in-depth understanding of regional drivers, manage On Premise accounts, and plan activations, promotions and customer partnerships to build lasting relationships from day one.

This role offers exposure to premium brands, extensive travel within the territory, and collaboration with

Qualifications

• Knowledge and understanding of the basics of sales, marketing and distribution.
• Knowledge of the alcohol industry or related industries for the assigned territory.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience.
• Ability to build lasting relationships with customers for mutual benefits.
• Ability to execute promotional activities planned for the territory and/or accounts.
• Business development mindset to seek new opportunities and creative solutions.
• Attention to detail with respect to our brands and competitor activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead commercial operations and profitable growth of Brown-Forman brands in West Bengal.
• Manage area On Premise accounts and commercial deliverables.
• Drive business, brand availability, tracking competitor activity and planning & executing commercial and marketing support and promotional events.
• Partner with internal and external stakeholders to drive activations.

Skills

Sales basics

Marketing basics

Distribution knowledge

Alcohol industry knowledge

5 years experience

Job description

Quote from Hiring Manager

The role is responsible for leading the commercial operations and profitable growth of Brown-Forman Brands in West Bengal (India Region) with primary focus in North Bengal. This includes developing an in-depth understanding of the commercial drivers in the area and being responsible for managing the area’s On Premise accounts and commercial deliverables.

Quote from Hiring Manager

The role is responsible for leading the commercial operations and profitable growth of Brown-Forman Brands in West Bengal (India Region) with primary focus in North Bengal. This includes developing an in-depth understanding of the commercial drivers in the area and being responsible for managing the area’s On Premise accounts and commercial deliverables.

Meaningful Work From Day One

The Field Sales Manager is responsible for driving business, brand availability, tracking competitor activity and planning & executing commercial and marketing support and promotional events.

What You Can Expect

• Opportunity to work in one of the most important markets of the country
• Opportunity to work with world class premium brands and a great culture
• Opportunity to build lasting relationships with Key customers.
• Opportunity to travel extensively within the assigned territory to drive business development
• Opportunity to partner with internal and external stakeholders to drive activations
• Opportunity to drive results and make an impact in your assigned territory from day 1

What You Bring To The Table

• Knowledge and understanding of the basics of sales, marketing and distribution
• Knowledge of Alcohol industry or related industries for the assigned territory
• A minimum of 5 years of experience
• Ability to build lasting relationships with customers towards mutual benefits
• Ability to execute with excellence promotional activities planned for the assigned territory and/or accounts
• A business development mindset which allows you to continuously look for new opportunities and creative solutions to problems
• An eye for detail with respect to our brands along with competitor activities

What Makes You Unique

• A Winning Attitude focussed on results
• Energy, agility and intensity to drive change and business
• Strong commercial acumen
• Strong Negotiation and analytical skills
• High learning agility and self motivated
• Ownership mindset with strong collaborative skills
• Problem solving skills with a solution mindset

Who We Are

We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

What We Offer

Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that reflect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.

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Brown-Forman Corporation is committed to equality of opportunity in all aspects of employment. It is the policy of Brown-Forman Corporation to provide full and equal employment opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.

Business Area: Europe, Africa, APAC Division

Function: Sales

City

India | Kolkata

State

Country: IND