Sales Specialist

Overview

PENNEP is looking for a dynamic and experienced Sales Specialist to join our Client's team in the frozen food and sauces segment. The ideal candidate should have a strong network in the food distribution channel, a good understanding of FMCG sales strategies, and a track record of achieving volume targets in their territory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage distribution channels across assigned regions to ensure product availability and visibility.
• Appoint and manage retailers, wholesalers, and stockists for frozen food and sauces.
• Drive secondary sales and ensure order collection from distributors and retailers.
• Maintain strong relationships with channel partners, monitor performance, and resolve issues promptly.
• Conduct regular market visits to monitor competitor activity, market trends, and stock movement.
• Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets and ensure timely delivery of products.
• Work closely with the supply chain/logistics team to ensure effective inventory management.
• Coordinate product promotions, in-store sampling, and visibility activities to boost sales.
• Provide timely reports on sales performance, market feedback, and stock levels.
• Identify new market opportunities and help in the expansion of the product distribution network.

Required Skills and Experience

• Minimum 4–5 years of experience in sales and distribution, preferably in the frozen food or sauces segment.
• Proven track record of handling a territory and distributor/retailer network.
• Good knowledge of local markets, food service channels, and general trade.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to travel within the assigned territory.
• Self-motivated, target-driven, and able to work independently.

About PENNEP

PENNEP is a new startup organisation that works with multinational clients and strives to become one of the world's leading professional services companies with a vision to transform clients' business, operating, and technology models for the digital era. Our leaders have 50 years of combined and unique industry knowledge with a consultative approach that helps clients envision, build and run more innovative and efficient businesses.

Applicants may be required to attend interviews in person or by video conference. In addition, candidates may be required to present their current state or government-issued ID during each interview.

PENNEP is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. We provide engineering excellence practices training for all our employees.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From ₹350,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Commuter assistance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Provident Fund

Compensation Package:

• Commission pay
• Performance bonus

Schedule:

• Morning shift

Application Question(s):

• Have you previously handled sales or distribution of frozen foods, sauces, or related food products?
• Do you have an existing network of distributors, wholesalers, or retailers in your assigned territory?

Experience:

• B2B sales: 3 years (Required)

Location:

• Kapurthala, Punjab (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: In person

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+91 7508736637Expected Start Date: 01/07/2025