A Sales Representative is responsible for expanding the customer base, managing existing client relationships, and ensuring the consistent distribution of products (bread, cakes, biscuits) to retail outlets, cafes, and restaurants. Here is a comprehensive job description based on typical industry requirements.
Job Summary:
- Position: Sales Representative (Bakery Products)
- Industry: FMCG / Food & Beverage / Bakery
- Location: Thodupuzha, Mangattukavala
- Job Type: Full-time
Key Responsibilities
- Customer Acquisition: Develop new business opportunities by identifying and onboarding new retail clients, bakeries, cafes, and restaurant chains.
- Relationship Management: Build and maintain long-term relationships with existing clients to ensure customer retention and satisfaction.
- Sales Targets: Meet or exceed monthly and quarterly sales revenue targets.
- Order Management: Take orders accurately, manage delivery schedules, and coordinate with the billing and dispatch team.
- Product Placement & Merchandising: Ensure products are well-displayed, rotated (FIFO method - First In, First Out), and available in all assigned outlets.
- Market Analysis: Keep track of competitor activities and market trends, providing feedback to management.
- Payment Collection: Support the accounting team by ensuring timely collection of payments/debts from clients.
- New Product Launch: Promote and distribute new product launches within the assigned territory.
Required Qualifications & Skills
- Experience: 1–3 years of experience in Sales, preferably within the FMCG or food & beverage industry.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- Skills: Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Knowledge: Understanding of food safety regulations and basic knowledge of local market dynamics.
- Attitude: Self-motivated, target-driven, and able to work independently.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: ₹12,000.00 - ₹15,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person