Sales Representative

Basilblooms International; Ernakulam, Bengaluru, Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fixed base salary + incentives

Travel allowances

Job summary

Basilblooms International is seeking 3–4 Business Development Executives to scale our wholesale and distribution network across Karnataka, Kerala, and Mumbai. Roles are based in major cities including Bangalore, Ernakulam/Kochi, and Mumbai, with extensive regional travel to meet distributors, wholesalers, and bulk buyers.

This is an active field sales position requiring up to 14 days of travel per month within designated districts to grow our market footprint and achieve monthly targets.

Qualifications

• 1 to 5 years of proven experience in B2B field sales, FMCG sales, channel sales, or distributor onboarding.
• Open to frequent regional travel (~14 days/month across Karnataka/Kerala towns).
• Background in packaging, FMCG distribution, flexible plastics, or eco-friendly/compostable products is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Distributor & Wholesaler Acquisition: identify and onboard packaging distributors, wholesalers, and stockists across Mumbai, Karnataka and Kerala.
• Statewide Market Coverage: perform field visits ~14 days a month across state territories.
• Order Generation & Closing: present catalogs, negotiate terms, close initial stocking orders, and secure recurring bulk sales.
• Pipeline & Relationship Management: maintain long-term relationships with channel partners, track order cycles, and meet monthly targets.
• Market Intelligence: monitor pricing, distributor feedback, and policy shifts around single-use plastic alternatives.

Skills

Field sales experience

Travel willingness

Packaging industry background

Job description

Business Development Executive -Compostable & Biodegradable Packaging

Base Locations: 3 to 4 Sales Executives based in Bangalore | Ernakulam | Kochi | Mumbai

Target Regions: Karnataka State (Bangalore base) | Kerala State (Ernakulam/Kochi base) | Mumbai (Mumbai base)

Experience Required: 1 to 5 Years

Employment Type: Full-time

About the Role

We are a manufacturing unit specializing in eco-friendly, compostable, and biodegradable carry bags, grocery bags, and garbage bags based out of Baroda, Gujarat.

We are hiring 3 to 4 result-driven Business Development Executives who will be based out of the various cities like Bangalore, Ernakulam/Kochi and Mumbai to scale our wholesale and distribution network across Karnataka, Kerala and Mumbai region.

This is an active field sales role requiring up to 14 days of travel per month within their designated districts in the state to meet prospective Distributors, Wholesalers, and institutional bulk buyers.

Key Responsibilities

• # Distributor & Wholesaler Acquisition: Identify, map, and onboard key packaging distributors, wholesalers, and stockists across Mumbai, Karnataka and Kerala.
• # Statewide Market Coverage: Perform extensive field visits across assigned state territories, spending approximately 14 days a month on outstation/regional travel.
• # Order Generation & Closing: Present product catalogs, negotiate commercial terms, close initial stocking orders, and secure recurring bulk sales.
• # Pipeline & Relationship Management: Maintain long-term relationships with channel partners, track order cycles, ensure timely payment collections, and meet monthly sales targets.
• # Market Intelligence: Monitor regional competitor pricing, distributor feedback, and state-level policy shifts around single-use plastic alternatives.

Requirements & Skills

• # Experience: 1 to 5 years of proven experience in B2B field sales, FMCG sales, channel sales, or distributor onboarding.
• # Travel Willingness: Open to frequent regional travel (~14 days/month across Karnataka/Kerala towns and districts).
• # Industry Preference: Prior background in packaging, FMCG distribution, flexible plastics, or eco-friendly/compostable products is preferred.

Language Skills

• Bangalore Base (Karnataka Region): Proficiency in Kannada, Hindi and English is preferred, but not essential
• Ernakulam/ Kochi Base (Kerala Region): Proficiency in Malayalam and English is preferred, but not essential
• Mumbai Base (Mumbai Region): Proficiency in Marathi, Hindi and English is preferred, but not essential

Mobility

Valid driving license and willingness to travel extensively via public transport/vehicle.

Core Competencies

Strong cold-calling skills, sales skills, deal negotiation, distributor networking and target oriented.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: Fixed Base Salary + Performance-linked Sales Incentives.
• Travel Allowance: Outstation Travel Allowances (TA/DA), lodging, and daily field travel reimbursements provided.