Sales Executive

Vidya INDIA; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Vidya INDIA is seeking a proactive Sales Executive to drive B2B sales of ingredients and related products in Bengaluru. You will contact prospective customers, understand requirements, prepare quotations, and coordinate with production, logistics, and finance to ensure smooth order execution.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of B2B sales experience in ingredients/food processing, strong communication and relationship-building skills, and the ability to own the end-to-end sales process from lead

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree in Business Administration/ Marketing/ Food Technology/ Food Science/ Chemistry or related fields.
• 1–2 years of B2B sales experience, preferably in ingredients/ food processing/ related industries.
• Good communication, negotiation, and follow-up skills.
• Strong customer-handling and relationship-building ability.
• Self-driven, organised, and comfortable taking ownership.
• Basic proficiency in MS Word, Powerpoint, Excel/ Google Sheets and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Contact prospective customers and understand their requirements.
• Present and promote the company's products and solutions to existing and potential customers.
• Prepare and share quotations, product information, presentations, samples, and other required documents with customers.
• Follow up regularly with leads, enquiries, quotations, and pending orders to drive conversions.
• Coordinate with internal teams such as production, quality, logistics, finance, and customer service to ensure smooth order execution.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, sales activities, enquiries, and opportunities.
• Attend customer meetings, exhibitions, trade shows, and industry events as required.
• Provide regular sales reports and updates to the reporting manager.

Job description

Vidya INDIA is part of Vidya Herbs, a global manufacturer and exporter of oleoresins, essential oils, seasoning blends, natural food colors, SCFE extracts, botanical extracts, natural vanilla extract, and instant coffee. Supported by India’s DSIR-recognized Vidya R&D, the company also produces branded ingredients, probiotic strains, and liposomal (FIL) products. With production facilities, warehouses, and sales offices across 8 international locations, Vidya INDIA serves a diverse customer base worldwide. The organization combines advanced research, quality manufacturing, and global reach to deliver innovative, natural ingredient solutions. Team members benefit from working in a growth-oriented environment with strong international exposure.

Role Description

• Contact prospective customers and understand their requirements.
• Present and promote the company's products and solutions to existing and potential customers.
• Prepare and share quotations, product information, presentations, samples, and other required documents with customers.
• Follow up regularly with leads, enquiries, quotations, and pending orders to drive conversions.
• Coordinate with internal teams such as production, quality, logistics, finance, and customer service to ensure smooth order execution.
• Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, sales activities, enquiries, and opportunities.
• Attend customer meetings, exhibitions, trade shows, and industry events as required.
• Provide regular sales reports and updates to the reporting manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree in Business Administration/ Marketing/ Food Technology/ Food Science/ Chemistry or related fields.
• 1–2 years of B2B sales experience, preferably in ingredients/ food processing/ related industries.
• Good communication, negotiation, and follow-up skills.
• Strong customer-handling and relationship-building ability.
• Self-driven, organised, and comfortable taking ownership.
• Basic proficiency in MS Word, Powerpoint, Excel/ Google Sheets and reporting.