Sales Officer-Modern Trade & Ecom -FMCG @kolkata

<p><strong>Job description</strong></p><p>Job Title: Sales Officer - Modern Trade & E-commerce | Kolkata</p><p><br></p><p>Company: Leading FMCG / Consumer Brand (On-Roll Payroll)</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Location: Kolkata, West Bengal</p><p><br></p><p>Experience Required: 3 - 8 Years (Minimum 3 Years Mandatory in Modern Trade & E-commerce)</p><p><br></p><p>Salary: Maximum Gross up to Rs. 6 LPA + Daily Allowance (DA) + Incentives</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Qualification: Any Degree</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Industry: FMCG / Food & Beverages / Consumer Durables</p><p><br></p><p>Role Category: Modern Trade Sales / E-commerce Sales</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Job Description / Role & Responsibilities:</p><p><br></p><p>1. Responsible for Sales & Business Development for Modern Trade Chain Stores and E-commerce Platforms in Kolkata region.</p><p>2. Handle Key Accounts like Reliance Retail, Spencer's, More, Big Bazaar, Metro, Regional Chains & E-commerce portals like Amazon, Flipkart, BigBasket, Blinkit, Zepto.</p><p>3. Achieve Primary & Secondary Sales Targets, Visibility & Promotional Execution in MT stores.</p><p>4. Manage E-commerce Operations - Listing, Pricing, Promotions, Stock Availability & Order Fulfilment.</p><p>5. Build strong relationships with Category Buyers, Store Managers & E-commerce Category Managers.</p><p>6. Execute Joint Business Plans (JBP), New Product Launches, and Modern Trade Activations.</p><p>7. Track Competitor Activities, Pricing, Schemes and Market Share.</p><p>8. Coordinate with Supply Chain, Marketing & Finance for smooth operations.</p><p>9. Responsible for Reporting, MIS, Sales Forecasting and Claim Settlement.</p><p><br></p><p>Required Candidate Profile:</p><p><br></p><p>- MUST have Minimum 3 Years Experience in Modern Trade & E-commerce Sales ONLY.</p><p>- Candidates from FMCG, Food, Beverages, Personal Care, Consumer Goods background preferred.</p><p>- Good understanding of Kolkata Modern Trade Market & E-commerce Ecosystem.</p><p>- Strong Negotiation, Key Account Management & Analytical Skills.</p><p>- Proficient in MS Excel, Reporting & Presentation.</p><p>- Candidate MUST be based in Kolkata or willing to relocate to Kolkata.</p><p>- Immediate Joiners / Short Notice Period (15-30 Days) Preferred.</p><p><br></p><p>interested candidates pls share resume to rec08banyan@gmail.com</p>

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