Territory Sales Executive

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AB InBev India is looking to hire a Territory Sales Executive for its beer function, based out of Pune location.

Primary Purpose of the role -

Responsible for driving sales across the various outlets in the assigned territory. Responsible for meeting the assigned sales targets and to ensure product availability at all times in the assigned outlets. Responsible for maintaining freshness of the products and take day to day decisions in order increase brand awareness and enhance sales.

1. Sales and Promotion
• Responsible for increasing distribution and volume across retail accounts (Wine shops, grocery stores/convenience stores)
• Responsible for maintaining product freshness standards in assigned retail accounts by monitoring and rotating stocks.
• Partnering with distributors to ensure orders are placed, products are received and business is growing at accounts.
• Increase shelf space and position for AB InBev products.
• Introduce new brands and packages where appropriate.
• Ensure activation/guidelines securing incremental distribution, brand visibility, product facing, and displays.

2. MIS and Sales reporting
• Attend sales/team meetings as directed by management along with daily interaction with the manager to discuss sales issues, competitive activities, and opportunities to maximize sales efforts.
• Responsible for fulfilling pre-established objectives set by the Sales Supervisor or Area Manager and implementation of Company programs at the retail level.
• Responsible for daily decisions regarding retail inventory levels using past sales history, changes in climate, competitive activity, and special promotional activities.

Key Interactions

Internal
• Area Manager/ Sales Managers
• Regional Sales Directors
• Regional Marketing Manager and other Trade Marketing Managers
• Solutions, Legal & Corporate Affairs team
• Team members of Tech Sales, Brand & Trade Marketing, & PPM
• Zone / Global Tech Sales teams

External
• Distributors/ Wholesalers/ Service Providers
• Retail Outlet License holders
• E-Commerce partners

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
• Graduation/Post-Graduation with 3+ years of experience
• Superior knowledge and familiarity of the market, customers and information channels
• Strong analytical skills, ability to distil insights and propose relevant recommendations.
• A focused, detailed and disciplined approach to tasks
• Ability to prioritize and strong organization skills.
• The ability to work in collaboration with multiple stakeholders (Internal & External)
• Mobility: Willing to relocate for business requirements across regions

Personal Attributes

1. High energy

2. Solution-oriented and positive attitude

3. Exceptional customer orientation

4. Fast-mover, quick to adapt

5. Flexibility and resilience in a fast-moving environment

6. Integrity and professionalism

Quench your thirst for success. Come, accept the challenge!

"At AB InBev, we are committed to our purpose of bringing people together for a better world – regardless of race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, gender or any other difference."

And above all of this, an undying love for beer