Assistant Area Sales Manager
Unilever (company site, opens in a new tab)LucknowOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 6–12 LPA
Posted 10h ago
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Job description
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About This Role
- Ensure robust customer infrastructure by appointing and monitoring distributors, optimizing customer quantity and quality to avoid service gaps.
- Drive top-line growth through monitoring channel-wise and category-wise performance, implementing new launches, and managing merchandising activities.
- Lead, motivate, and develop the sales team to achieve performance metrics, while liaising with supply chain and commercial teams to maintain financial hygiene and control compliance.
Minimum Requirements
- MBA degree with relevant experience.
- Experience in analytical, results-oriented roles preferably in FMCG.
- Proven skills in extensive oral communication, people interaction, negotiation, and external customer interaction.
- Experience in selling new products and developing markets; deep understanding of Indian retail and wholesale landscape with prior distributor/seller interactions.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Strategic operator skilled at managing business metrics and driving growth through data-driven decisions.
- Experienced in team leadership with ability to assess individual strengths and weaknesses for team development.
- Comfortable working in highly consultative, solutions-oriented sales environments requiring active listening and negotiation.