Sales Manager

Talent Basket; Alappuzha; On-site; INR 1,080,000 - 1,320,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Basket is seeking a General Manager (GM) / Sales Manager – B2B to lead strategic B2B sales efforts, drive market expansion, and manage high-volume accounts from our Kerala base in Arookutty (Cherthala). The role demands 10+ years in B2B sales, strong leadership, and English fluency, with experience in food ingredients preferred.

You will guide revenue targets, forecasts, and budgets, while collaborating with Production, Procurement, R&D and executive leadership to ensure efficient order

Qualifications

• Minimum 10+ years in B2B Sales & Business Development.
• Experience in food ingredients, seasoning, spices, flavors or related industries preferred.
• Fluency in English is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute comprehensive B2B sales strategies to achieve targets and expand market share.
• Oversee regional sales operations to consistently meet monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue goals.
• Develop accurate sales forecasts, annual budgets and strategic business plans.

Skills

Leadership

Negotiation

English fluency

MS Office

Travel readiness

Education

MBA preferred

Tools

MS Office

Job description

We are seeking a high-performing, result-oriented leader to join our executive team as General Manager (GM) / Sales Manager – B2B. In this role, you will spearhead strategic B2B sales operations, drive market expansion, and lead high-volume account management. If you possess a proven track record of scalable revenue growth and deep expertise in B2B supply chains, we invite you to apply.

Experience:

Minimum 10+ years of experience in B2B Sales & Business Development.

Experience in food ingredients, seasoning, Spices, Flavors, related industries preferred

Mandatory Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
• Fluency in English is mandatory.
• Good knowledge of MS Office and reporting systems.
• Ability to travel for business development activities.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership & Sales Execution

• Strategy & Growth: Formulate and execute comprehensive B2B sales strategies to achieve organizational targets and expand market share.
• Target Achievement: Oversee regional sales operations to consistently meet and exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual revenue goals.
• Forecasting & Budgeting: Develop accurate sales forecasts, annual budgets, and strategic business plans to align with corporate objectives.

Team Management & Operational Alignment

• Team Leadership: Recruit, train, mentor, and motivate high-performing regional sales teams to enhance productivity and professional development.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Production, Procurement, R&D, and Executive Leadership to ensure operational efficiency and seamless order fulfillment.

Business Development & Relationship Management

• Market Expansion: Identify emerging business opportunities, target potential accounts, and penetrate new market segments.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain long-term relationships with key distributors, dealers, and corporate clients.
• Negotiation & Presentation: Lead high-level client meetings, contract negotiations, and executive-level business presentations.
• Market Intelligence: Continuously monitor industry trends, customer requirements, and competitive landscapes to adapt sales approaches proactively.

Qualifications:

• Graduation in any discipline (MBA preferred). Excellent communication

skills in English (spoken and written).

Job Location

Arookutty(Cherthala)

Budget: Max 12lpa