Field Sales Manager Job Vacancies in Chennai

# Job Description - Field Sales Officer## Position**Field Sales Officer**## DepartmentSales & Marketing## Reports ToArea Sales Manager / Regional Sales Manager## Job SummaryThe Field Sales Officer is responsible for generating sales by appointing distributors, developing retail outlets, maintaining customer relationships, achieving monthly sales targets, collecting market intelligence, and ensuring timely collections. The role requires extensive field travel and regular interaction with distributors, wholesalers, retailers, pharmacies, supermarkets, and institutional customers.## Key Responsibilities### Sales & Business Development* Achieve assigned monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets.* Develop new business opportunities within the assigned territory.* Appoint and manage distributors, dealers, and wholesalers.* Increase product availability and visibility in retail outlets.* Conduct daily market visits and retailer engagement.* Identify new customers and convert leads into business.* Execute company sales and promotional campaigns.### Distribution Management* Ensure adequate stock availability with distributors.* Monitor secondary sales and retail movement.* Resolve distributor and retailer issues promptly.* Improve market coverage and numeric distribution.### Retail Execution* Visit retailers according to the beat plan.* Ensure proper product display and merchandising.* Monitor competitor pricing, schemes, and activities.* Collect market feedback and customer requirements.### Government & Institutional Sales* Support participation in government tenders.* Follow up on Government e-Marketplace (GeM) inquiries.* Coordinate institutional orders with hospitals, NGOs, educational institutions, and corporate clients.* Assist in documentation required for government and institutional sales.### Sales Coordination* Coordinate with the Head Office regarding order processing.* Follow up on dispatches and deliveries.* Ensure timely submission of sales reports.* Coordinate with finance regarding outstanding payments.### Collection & Receivables* Collect payments within approved credit periods.* Reduce overdue outstanding balances.* Ensure proper documentation of collections.### Reporting* Submit Daily Sales Report (DSR).* Update CRM/ERP/mobile application regularly.* Share competitor activities and market intelligence.* Maintain customer visit records.## Daily Activities* Visit 20-25 retail outlets per day.* Meet distributors and key customers.* Generate new enquiries.* Book primary and secondary orders.* Collect payments.* Submit end-of-day reports.## Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)* Monthly Sales Achievement (%)* New Distributor Appointments* New Retailer Additions* Product Availability* Order Value* Collection Efficiency* Outstanding Control* Beat Plan Adherence* Market Coverage* Customer Retention## Required Qualifications* Any Bachelor's Degree (BBA, B.Com, B.Sc., BA, or equivalent).* MBA in Marketing is preferred.* 1-5 years of field sales experience (FMCG, Healthcare, Personal Care, Consumer Goods, or Medical Products preferred).* Freshers with strong communication skills may also apply.## Skills Required* Excellent communication and negotiation skills.* Strong interpersonal and relationship-building ability.* Territory management.* Distributor management.* Retail sales techniques.* Presentation skills.* Time management.* Problem-solving ability.* MS Excel, Word, and mobile reporting applications.* Basic knowledge of CRM/ERP systems.## Travel Requirements* Extensive travel within the assigned territory.* Must possess a valid two-wheeler driving license.* Own two-wheeler preferred.## Preferred ExperienceExperience in:* FMCG* Hygiene & Personal Care Products* Sanitary Napkins* Medical Devices* Consumer Healthcare* Pharmacy Distribution* Government Sales* GeM Portal* Institutional Sales## Compensation* Fixed Salary + Monthly Sales Incentives* Travel Allowance (TA)* Daily Allowance (DA) (where applicable)* Mobile Reimbursement* Performance Bonuses## Career Growth* Field Sales Officer* Senior Sales Officer* Area Sales Manager* Regional Sales Manager* Zonal Sales Manager* National Sales Manager

We are looking for a motivated Area Sales Manager to join our team in Chennai. This role is ideal for recent postgraduates with a strong interest in sales and territory management.Key Responsibilities:1. **Sales Strategy Implementation**: Develop and execute effective sales strategies to expand our market presence in the assigned area.2. **Client Relationship Management**: Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty. 3. **Market Analysis**: Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify new opportunities and potential challenges.4. **Performance Tracking**: Monitor sales performance metrics and provide regular reports to senior management, ensuring targets are met or exceeded.5. **Team Coordination**: Work closely with the sales team to foster a collaborative work environment and achieve collective goals.Required Skills and Expectations:The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills, enabling successful interactions with clients and team members. A proactive attitude and a strong desire to learn are essential. You should be detail-oriented and organized, with the ability to analyze data and make informed decisions. Having a basic understanding of sales processes and techniques is important, as well as a willingness to adapt and learn new skills in a fast-paced environment. You must be comfortable working from the office and willing to travel to meet clients and conduct market research as needed.