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FIELD SALES MANAGER

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Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Field Sales Manager to lead sales growth and expand the company’s market presence. The role involves developing and executing sales

strategies for FMCG Business, driving business development initiatives, managing sales teams, building strategic partnerships, and maintaining good relationships with wholesalers & MT Customers and ensuring achievement of revenue targets.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and implement overall sales and business development strategy for the organization. 

2. Lead, manage, and mentor the sales and business development team to achieve performance targets. 

3. Drive revenue growth through new business acquisition and expansion of existing accounts. 

4. Oversee the entire sales pipeline from lead generation to conversion and retention.

5. Set monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets and ensure team accountability. 

6. Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and identify new business opportunities.

7. Develop and maintain key account management frameworks for high-value clients.

8. Provide regular sales performance reports, forecasts, and strategic insights to the Managing Director. 

9. Lead marketing and promotional initiatives in collaboration with relevant departments.

10. Ensure proper use of CRM systems and sales reporting tools across the team.

11. Represent the company in high-level client meetings, corporate presentations, and industry events. 

12. Perform any other strategic business development duties as assigned by management.2.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

1. Achieve 100% of the monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets assigned to the territory.

2. Deliver at least 10% year-on-year revenue growth within the assigned territory.

3. Open a minimum of 3 new customer accounts per month.

4. Increase market penetration by at least 5% per quarter through acquisition of new outlets and customers.

5. Maintain a customer retention rate of at least 95% from one period to the next.

6. Achieve a minimum of 95% compliance with planned outlet visits and journey cycles.

7. Resolve customer complaints and inquiries within an average of 24 hours or less.

8. Maintain a customer satisfaction score of at least 4 out of 5 based on periodic customer feedback.

9. Maintain the percentage of outlets experiencing stock-outs on key SKUs at 5% or below.

10. Achieve a minimum 85% product visibility score, based on share-of-shelf and merchandising audits.

11. Achieve 100% execution of planned promotional activities within the assigned territory.

12. Achieve new product listings or adoption in at least 80% of the targeted outlets.

13. Achieve a minimum 98% on-time collection rate for receivables.

14. Maintain average Days Sales Outstanding at 30 days or less.

15. Ensure at least 98% of customer orders are fulfilled correctly and on time.

16. Submit 100% of sales and collection reports on time and without errors.

17. Maintain at least 95% compliance with the approved journey cycle and route plan.

18. Achieve a minimum 90% score in the supervision of JSR route compliance, reporting, and field activities.

19. Maintain stock nearing or reaching expiry within the territory at 2% or below.

20. Maintain sales value per outlet and per customer call at or above the established productivity benchmark.

Qualifications
Education

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Sales & Marketing, Business Administration, Commerce, or a related field. 

2. Diploma in Sales, Marketing, Business Management, or a related field may be accepted with strong experience. 

3. Professional certification in Sales, Business Development, Digital Marketing, or Customer Relationship Management (CRM) is an added advantage 

Experience

1. Minimum of 5–10 years’ experience in sales, business development, or commercial leadership roles. 

2. At least 3–5 years in a senior management or director-level position. 

3. Proven track record of leading high-performing sales teams. 

4. Strong experience in FMCG industries is an added advantage. 

5. Demonstrated success in achieving high-value revenue targets and business growth.

6. Experience in corporate account management and strategic partnerships.

Required Skills & CompetenciesTechnical Skills

Proficiency in MS Office applications and CRM systems is required 

Soft Skills

1. Strong strategic leadership and decision-making skills. 

2. Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills. 

3. Strong business acumen and commercial awareness. 

4. Ability to lead, motivate, and develop high-performing teams. 

5. Strong analytical and market intelligence capabilities. 

6. High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability. 

7. Excellent planning, forecasting, and reporting skills. 

8. Ability to work under pressure and deliver results in competitive markets. 

9. Strong stakeholder management and networking abilities.

Preferred Industry Experience

Experience working under distributors of FMCG companies will be an added advantage.

Employment Type

Full time

Travel Requirement

Frequent travel across the country is expected.

Success Profile

The ideal candidate should possess strong leadership, negotiation, and relationship management skills, with the ability to identify growth opportunities, strengthen market penetration, and deliver sustainable business growth through effective sales leadership

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