Sales Manager

Cold Chain Solution; Khordha; On-site; INR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance incentives

Travel allowances

Commission on projects

Job summary

Cold Chain Solution is seeking an experienced professional with a strong agricultural background to identify, develop, and bring cold chain infrastructure projects from the Agri and allied sectors. The candidate will generate new projects, coordinate execution, and expand our cold storage and temperature-controlled solutions business.

The ideal candidate should have strong connections with farmers, FPOs, agri-entrepreneurs, government departments, food processors, and exporters.

Qualifications

• Strong field experience and network in the agriculture sector.
• Ability to build relationships with farmers, FPOs, agri-entrepreneurs, government departments, food processors, and exporters.
• Knowledge of government schemes and agri subsidies.

Responsibilities

• Identify and bring new cold storage and integrated pack house projects from government and private entities.
• Develop business from FPOs, agro-cooperatives, exporters, food processing units, and farmer groups.
• Build zonal connections with farmers and agri members to generate project tie-ups.

Skills

Field experience in agriculture

Networking

Project acquisition

Government subsidies knowledge

Self-driven

Education

B.Sc in Agriculture

M.Sc in Agriculture

B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering

Job description

We are a professionally managed organisation specialising in cold storage installation, maintenance, and integrated cold chain logistics solutions across Odisha, with over 20 years of industry experience.

Our Services

• Cold Storage & Cold Room Installation
• Cold Chain Logistics & Transportation
• Cold Warehousing Solutions

We have successfully executed projects for Government organisations including Odisha State AIDS Control Society, Odisha State Medical Corporation, and various departments of the Government of Odisha.

We are also associated with reputed brands such as BigBasket, OMFED, Reliance Industries, Coca-Cola, Monginis, and Mio Amore for installation, maintenance, and cold chain support services.

Our temperature-controlled logistics services support leading companies, including Nestlé, Ferrero, Keventers, Nutralite, ITC Limited, and Rollick Ice Cream, maintaining temperatures up to –25°C.

We are authorised service dealers for Thermo King and Carrier Transicold in Odisha, providing refrigeration solutions for cold chain vehicles and transport systems.

Integrated Pack House – Govindpur

Integrated Pack House Govindpur is a modern cold storage and integrated cold chain facility developed under the Department of Horticulture, Government of Odisha. The facility includes cold storage, pre-cooling units, ripening chambers, sorting & grading infrastructure, loading bays, and aggregation centres for efficient handling of perishable commodities.

Strategically located on NH-55 near Bhubaneswar and Cuttack, the facility offers integrated cold storage and logistics support for fruits, vegetables, dairy, processed food, medicines, and other temperature-sensitive products. With 100% genset backup and parking capacity for over 50 vehicles, the facility aims to strengthen post-harvest management, reduce losses, and ensure reliable cold chain operations across Odisha.

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced professional with a strong agricultural background who can identify, develop, and bring cold chain infrastructure projects from the Agri and allied sectors. The candidate will be responsible for generating new projects, coordinating execution, and expanding our cold storage and temperature-controlled solutions business.

The ideal candidate should have strong connections with farmers, FPOs, Agri-entrepreneurs, government departments, food processors, and exporters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and bring new cold storage, integrated pack house, ripening chamber, and reefer logistics projects from the agriculture sector from both govt & private organisations.
• Develop business from FPOs, agri-cooperatives, exporters, food processing units, and farmer groups.
• Build strong zonal-level connections with farmers and agri members to generate project tie-ups.
• Coordinate with government departments for subsidy-based projects and approvals.
• Achieve assigned project acquisition and revenue targets.
• Conduct site surveys and feasibility assessments.
• Negotiate commercial terms and successfully close deals.
• Coordinate with technical teams, vendors, and clients for smooth project execution.
• Ensure timely completion of cold chain projects within scope and budget.
• Provide post-installation support and maintain long-term client relationships.

Required Qualification:

• B.Sc / M.Sc in Agriculture
• B.Tech in Agricultural Engineering
• MBA in Agri-Business Management

Experience Required:

• 3–5 years of experience in: Agri infrastructure projects
• Cold storage / Pack house / Food processing units
• Government subsidy projects

Key Skills:

• Strong field experience and network in the agriculture sector.
• Strong networking & relationship-building skills
• Knowledge of government schemes & agri subsidies
• Field-oriented and target-driven
• Self-driven and capable of bringing a minimum 2–4 projects Monthly
• Strong understanding of the PHM sector (Post-Harvest Management)
• Well-connected in the agriculture ecosystem

Salary Structure

• 3 LPA – 5 LPA (Based on experience & project acquisition capability)
• Attractive performance incentives on project closure
• Travel allowances + commission on confirmed projects
• Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage