Sales Executive

Hirestar job Bank; Kottayam; On-site; INR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Job summary

Hirestar job Bank in India is seeking a Sales Executive with 3–5 years of experience in FMCG/food ingredients to drive growth in the assigned territory. You will manage distributors, expand market coverage, and ensure timely payments while adhering to sales processes and MIS reporting.

The role requires fluent Hindi and local language, strong communication, willingness to travel, and a structured, target-driven approach to achieve success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in any discipline with graduation completed.
• 3+ years of sales/distribution experience, preferably in FMCG.
• Experience in bakery ingredients industry is a plus.
• Willingness to travel extensively across territory.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; target driven.

Responsibilities

• Achieve monthly, quarterly, half-yearly and annual sales targets.
• Expand market coverage by appointing retailers and strengthening distribution.
• Manage distributors, maintain inventory records, and ensure timely payments.
• Ensure compliance with sales processes and policies within the territory.
• Build strong relationships with key accounts to drive growth and service.
• Monitor sales performance and prepare MIS reports, including incentives.

Skills

Hindi fluency

Local language fluency

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Willingness to travel

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organized work style

MS Office

Presentation skills

Target-oriented

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

Job Description – Sales Executive

Position: Sales Executive

Reporting To: Area Sales Manager

Experience: 3–5 Years

Qualification: Bachelor's Degree (Graduation Mandatory)

Preferred Industry: FMCG / Food Industry

Key Responsibilities

Achieve primary and secondary sales targets on a monthly, quarterly, half-yearly, and annual basis.

Expand market coverage by appointing new retailers and strengthening distribution through effective beat planning and manpower deployment.

Manage distributors efficiently as per company plans and timelines. Maintain inventory records and ensure accurate distribution-related information. Ensure timely collection of payments from distributors and customers. Ensure 100% compliance with the organization's sales processes, systems, and

policies within the assigned territory. Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts to ensure excellent

customer service and long-term business growth. Monitor and report sales performance against assigned targets in terms of volume and

value. Maintain sales MIS, including reports related to sales activities, initiatives, and

incentive programs.

Required Skills & Competencies

Fluent in Hindi and the local language.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Open-minded with a willingness to travel extensively.

Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to work in a structured, organized, and target-oriented manner.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and presentation preparation.

Ideal Candidate Profile

Minimum 3 years of experience in sales and distribution.

Experience in the FMCG or food ingredients industry is preferred.

Knowledge of the bakery ingredients industry will be an added advantage.

Proven ability to develop customer relationships and achieve sales targets.

Skillset Required: Achieve primary and secondary sales targets, Market coverage expansion, Retailer appointment, Distribution management, Beat planning, Manpower deployment, Distributor management, Inventory records maintenance, Payment collection, Compliance with sales processes, Key account relationship management, Sales performance monitoring, Sales MIS reporting, Fluent in Hindi, Fluent in local language, Communication skills, Interpersonal skills, Willingness to travel, Analytical abilities, Problem-solving abilities, Structured work approach, Organized work approach, Target-oriented work approach, Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Presentation preparation