Job Description

1.

JOB IDENTIFICATION:







Department/ Work Unit



Sales





Job Title or Position Title



Head Modern Trade





Reports to



Country Manager





Location



West Region





2.

JOB PURPOSE:







To lead and manage the modern trade channel including key retail partnerships and omnichannel networks, driving sales growth, market share expansion, efficient distribution, and enhanced customer experience across pan India (specifically MP & CG regions.





3.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITY AREAS:







Main Tasks





Activities







Channel Partnership Management



Collaborate with MT partners such as DMART, Big Bazaar, JioMart, Big basket, Roomstory, Zingy Homes, Hyper CITY, More, Nature's Basket for market development and execution.





Geographic Coverage & Travel



Travel pan India / MP CG to ensure proper process setup, execution, and achievement of deliverables.





Sales & Distribution



Manage sales and distribution of multi-category products, achieving revenue and profitability targets.





Resource & Budget Planning



Plan and allocate resources, budget, and promotional proposals to meet sales objectives.





Leadership & Issue Resolution



Lead and inspire internal teams and external customers, creatively resolving problems and driving goals.





Business Forecasting



Oversee sales forecasting (RSF), tracking, and coordinate with teams for all categories.





Reporting



Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual business plans and reviews to the Country Manager.





Market & Competition Analysis



Continuously monitor market trends and competitor actions to inform strategic planning.





Sales Promotions



Plan and execute trade and consumer-level sales promotional activities.





Systems & Processes Implementation



Develop and enforce SOPs in conjunction with direct reports and channel partners.





Field Force Recruitment & Training



Recruit and train the field workforce across various zones.





Supply Chain Coordination



Collaborate with supply chain/logistics for timely stock availability based on forecast.





Product Assortment & Availability



Ensure assortment, visibility, and freshness of products in the market.



4.

WORKING RELATIONSHIP:







NO





RELATIONSHIP





PURPOSE







1



Internal Stakeholders



Sales team, Supply Chain, Logistics, Marketing, Finance coordination





2



External Stakeholders



Channel partners, Retailers, Vendors, Customers







5.

KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND COMPETENCY:







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Qualification:

Business Administration degree preferably from reputed institutes like IIM/IIT or equivalent.





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Experience

: Proven experience in managing Modern Trade or Omni-channel sales in FMCG or retail sector, with leadership and multi-region exposure.





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BEHAVIOUR COMPETENCIES





Definition







Result Orientation



Drives achievement of sales goals and business outcomes through focused efforts.





People Management



Leads and motivates teams to perform and develop effectively.





Stakeholder Management



Manages effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.





Process Orientation



Ensures compliance with established processes and continually improves workflows.





Communication Skills



Clearly conveys information and fosters teamwork through effective dialogue.





Accountability



Takes ownership of responsibilities and results delivered by self and team.





Adaptability



Responds effectively to market and business changes.





Negotiation & Influence



Persuades and negotiates to achieve win-win results and business objectives.





Attention to Detail



Ensures accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks and processes.





Ethical Integrity



Upholds high ethical standards and transparency in all business dealings



FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES





Definition







Product Knowledge



Comprehensive understanding of FMCG products and sales channels.





Technical Expertise



Proficient in use of SAP, Omni Docs, and Microsoft Office for sales and reporting.





Process & SOP Adherence



Strict adherence to defined processes and standard operating procedures to ensure consistency.





6.

CHALLENGE:







Managing multi-category sales across a wide geographic area with diverse channel partners, ensuring flawless execution of sales, distribution, promotional plans, and maintaining competitive market presence.






7.

ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE:







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Reporting to

: Country Manager


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Direct Reports:

Area Sales Manager -MT, Field Forces (SS & SR -MT), Channel Partners





8.

APPROVAL SECTIO

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Immediate Superior


Date:



Superordinate


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Department Head


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Human Capital


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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD4969731
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    IN, India
  • Education
    Not mentioned
  • Experience
    Year