Sales Executive

Araxxafoods; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 240,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

Araxxafoods in Gujarat is seeking a proactive FMCG Sales Executive to drive territory growth by expanding retailer networks, ensuring product availability, and executing merchandising plans. You will visit outlets, build strong relationships with retailers and distributors, analyze market trends, and implement sales strategies to meet monthly and quarterly targets.

The role requires excellent communication, negotiation skills, and proficiency with a smartphone/tablet for reporting, with regular

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or marketing preferred.
• Experience in field sales, FMCG preferred in Gujarat.
• Strong sales principles and negotiation skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Ability to analyze sales data and market trends.
• Proficiency with a smartphone/tablet for reporting; Excel skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Achieve sales targets for the assigned territory in Gujarat.
• Build and maintain relationships with retailers, distributors, and partners.
• Execute sales strategies and merchandising; ensure product availability.
• Identify new business opportunities and monitor competitor activities.
• Provide regular sales reports and forecasts to management.
• Promote products through promotions and trade marketing activities.
• Maintain deep product knowledge for client presentations.

Skills

Sales acumen

Communication

Analytical skills

Time management

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Territory knowledge

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/marketing

Tools

MS Office Suite

Excel

Job description

An FMCG sales executive/salesman in Gujarat is responsible for achieving sales targets by building relationships with retailers, promoting products, and managing sales within a specific territory. Key duties include executing sales strategies, ensuring product availability on shelves, conducting market analysis, and providing sales reports.

• Achieve sales targets:Meet or exceed monthly, quarterly, and yearly sales objectives for the assigned territory in Gujarat.
• Client relationship management:Build and maintain strong relationships with retailers, distributors, and other key business partners.
• Market development:Identify new business opportunities, conduct market research to understand trends, and monitor competitor activities.
• Sales execution:Visit outlets to ensure product availability, good visibility, and proper merchandising.
• Promotions and activities:Execute promotional activities, trade marketing strategies, and special deals to drive sales.
• Reporting:Maintain accurate records of sales activities and provide regular reports and sales forecasts to management.
• Product knowledge:Maintain a deep understanding of the company's products to effectively present them to clients.

• Education:A bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field is often preferred, but not always required for entry-level positions.
• Experience:Previous experience in field sales, ideally in the FMCG sector in Gujarat, is highly beneficial.
• Sales acumen:Strong understanding of sales principles, techniques, and how to negotiate effectively.
• Communication:Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential for client interactions and reporting.
• Analytical skills:Ability to analyze sales data, identify market trends, and solve problems.
• Technical skills:Proficiency in using a smartphone or tablet for sales reporting and basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) is a plus.
• Soft skills:Strong time management, self-motivation, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Territory knowledge:Familiarity with the local market and geography of Gujarat is a significant advantage.