Area Sales Manager - Modern Trade
Cargill (company site, opens in a new tab)1+ yrsBengaluruOn-siteDirect career pageEst. 8–16 LPA
Posted 1d ago
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Job description
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About This Role
- Lead and direct sales personnel within a designated area focusing on Modern Trade channels.
- Establish, control, and evaluate sales goals, including product volume and profit targets.
- Manage product and brand profit and loss, and oversee hiring and performance management of direct reports.
Minimum Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of directly related work experience.
- Preferred 5-12 years FMCG sales experience with significant Modern Trade exposure.
- Experience managing key Modern Trade accounts such as Reliance Retail, D-Mart, Metro, Lulu, or SPAR.
- Supervisory experience of at least 2 years.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- Proven ability to manage large-format retail chain accounts, especially in Modern Trade.
- Experience and familiarity with South India markets; Karnataka market knowledge preferred.
- Background in Edible Oil or broader FMCG category.