Manager - Mass Distribution

Vodafone Idea Limited; Jabalpur; On-site; INR 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Vodafone Idea Limited seeks a Territory Sales Manager in Jabalpur to drive sales through distribution, expand retail penetration, and achieve revenue targets across voice and data products. You will manage promoters, lead DSE tasks, monitor stock, and implement channel strategies to build market leadership in the assigned territory.

The role requires 3–5 years of distribution experience, a regular graduation (MBA preferred), strong communication, planning, and analytical skills, and the ability

Qualifications

• Essential: Graduation - Regular
• Desirable: MBA or post‑graduate management qualification
• Work experience: 3–5 years in distribution planning and channel implementation.

Responsibilities

• Establish a Best‑in‑Class distribution footprint and a strong promoter channel where the TSM is supervising promoters.
• Deliver sales targets for all products (voice prepaid/postpaid, data) by executing the distribution strategy.
• Drive revenue targets by pushing secondary through Mass Retail distribution and expanding product penetration.
• Monitor quality of acquisition through the distribution channel.
• Track competition and report schemes and programs.
• Ensure stock availability at retail while adhering to norms.
• Execute promotional activities for channel partners to drive sales and credibility.

Education

Graduation - Regular

MBA

Job description

Function / Department Sales & Distribution

Vodafone Idea Limited is an Aditya Birla Group and Vodafone Group partnership. It is India’s leading telecom service provider. The Company provides pan India Voice and Data services across 2G, 3G and 4G platform. With the large spectrum portfolio to support the growing demand for data and voice, the company is committed to deliver delightful customer experiences and contribute towards creating a truly ‘Digital India’ by enabling millions of citizens to connect and build a better tomorrow. The Company is developing infrastructure to introduce newer and smarter technologies, making both retail and enterprise customers future ready with innovative offerings, conveniently accessible through an ecosystem of digital channels as well as extensive on-ground presence. The Company is listed on National Stock Exchange (NSE) and Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) in India.

We're proud to be an equal opportunity employer. At VIL, we know that diversity makes us stronger. We are committed to a collaborative, inclusive environment that encourages authenticity and fosters a sense of belonging. We strive for everyone to feel valued, connected and empowered to reach their potential and contribute their best.

VIL's goal is to build and maintain a workforce that is diverse in experience and background but uniform in reflecting our Values of Passion, Boldness, Trust, Speed and Digital. Consequently, our recruiting efforts are directed towards attracting and retaining best and brightest talents. Our endeavour is to be First Choice for prospective employees.

VIL ensures equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, colour, religion, creed, age, sex, sex stereotype, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital and civil partnership/union status, pregnancy, veteran or military service status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

VIL is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce.

VIL is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversifying its workforce.

Role

Territory Sales Manager

Job Level/ Designation

M1

Function / Department

Sales & Distribution

Location

Jabalpur

Job Purpose

To manage and drive sales through distribution in order to attain market leadership in the given territory, through growth in gross numbers and revenues.

Key Result Areas / Accountabilities

Sales

• Establish a Best-in-Class distribution footprint and a strong promoter channel where the TSM is supervising promoters
• Deliver sales target for all products (voice-prepaid / post-paid, data etc.) by executing the distribution strategy
• Help zone and circle achieve Revenue targets by driving secondary through Mass Retail distribution and by pushing unlimited products penetration
• Monitor quality of acquisition through the distribution channel
• Competition Tracking & reporting – schemes & programs
• Ensure availability of stock at retail while adhering to the norms
• Execute promotional activities for channel partners to drive sales and build market credibility

Revenue

• Achieve zonal revenue target for the distribution channel across all products

Distribution expansion and extraction

• Achieve retail (MBO) expansion targets through increase in number of outlets in existing and new geographies

People

• Target Setting – DSE
• DSE Beat Plan adherence
• Systems/formats at DSE end
• Drive Distribution KPIs delivery

MD/AD/SD Management

• DSE Availability monitoring
• Monitor Stock holding
• Day to day Performance Review & discussions
• Problem Solving
• Load Out monitoring
• Systems/formats at MD point
• HSW compliance

Core Competencies, Knowledge, Experience

• Good communication skills
• Sales Planning & Forecasting
• Products Services & Technology Knowledge - Consumer
• Leads Decision Making & Delivering Results
• Analytical Thinking
• Building Team Commitment

Must Have Technical / Professional Qualifications

• Essential : Graduation - Regular
• Desired : post - graduation in business management/MBA
• work ex: 3- 5 years
• Experience with distribution planning and channel implementation.

Vodafone Idea Limited (formerly Idea Cellular Limited)

An Aditya Birla Group & Vodafone partnership