CareerPlan

Area Sales Manager - OT

Chennai, IndiaFull-time2026-11-05 → 2026-11-12

Core

Managing distributors and a team of customer executives to execute joint business plans, drive sustainable sales capability, and resolve market challenges in the FMCG sector.

Role type

Senior Area Sales Manager (FMCG)

Builds

Distributor sales performance, market share growth, and channel stability in Modern Trade and SAMT channels.

Domain

FMCG, Modern Trade, Distribution

Required skills

FMCG sales overview, Distribution Business, Negotiation, People management, Analytical Ability, Problem Solving, ROI Understanding, Computer Proficiency (Excel, Word, PPT, Outlook), Local Language, English

Preferred skills

MBA, Modern Trade (MT) Experience

Technologies

Excel, Word, PPT, Outlook

Responsibilities

Plan and track AOP targets for customer executives, execute plans to grow category shares in Modern Trade and SAMT channels, manage discounts and distributor margins, set up and retire DB channels, activate brands pack-wise and channel-wise, develop team capabilities, assess performance and provide feedback, and partner with Sales HR to drive core people processes.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC