Zonal Sales Manager

As a Zonal Sales Manager, you will be responsible for driving sales and market share growth across the North Division for Godrej Consumer Products Limited (GCPL). You will oversee the implementation of strategic sales development initiatives, manage a team of Area Sales Managers (ASMs), and ensure excellence in distribution, retail engagement and market penetration. Key Responsibilities Growth planning Create and execute growth plans through systematic planning and organising, including identifying focus areas of growth and long-term area sales plans Identify trends from data, correlate business growth with market intelligence and derive key insights Ensure accurate monthly stock planning, logistics management and sales forecasting Understanding Customers, Shoppers and Competitors Lead the channel strategy and infrastructure development for the zone Develop strong win-win relationships with channel partners Work with channel partners on medium to long-term investments Control investments at the dealer level and ensure profitable Returns on Investment (ROI) Coaching and skilling Identify and attract talent from diverse sources Coach, guide, and inspire a team to implement the growth agenda, achieve stretch goals, and drive best-in-class processes while ensuring personal growth Execution excellence Lead and track the execution of the sales development agenda in the region, including key processes and pilot projects Execute channel trade programs and distributor engagement initiatives in collaboration with regional teams Partner with regional trade and sales development teams for marketing initiatives, including product launches and activation programs Track best-in-class trends and mitigate competitive challenges Travel Travel regularly across your territory to foster relationships and drive growth. You will spend approximately 7-10 days per month travelling Education: Post Graduate degree (MBA) in Sales & Marketing Experience: 7-8 years of experience in Sales, Trade Marketing, or Sales Development, with at least 4-5 years in Line Sales in FMCG Direct/indirect exposure to upcountry markets would be an advantage Skills: Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and communication skills to manage effective relationships with senior stakeholders Proven track record in strong execution, systematic planning, commercial acumen and critical thinking Strong understanding of sales and distribution systems and processes in both rural and urban India. What s in it for you? Be an equal parent Childcare benefits for the birthing parent, commissioning parent (in case of surrogacy) or adoptive parent, and their partners 6 months of paid leave for primary caregivers, flexible work options on return for primary caregivers 2 months paid leave for secondary caregivers Caregiver travel for primary caregivers to bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel