Business Head - Sales - FMCG - 15+ Years- Hubli/Vijayawada

Discipline: Marketing
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Abhishek Pushkar

Contact email: abhishek.pushkar@crescendogroup.in
Job ref: 76192
Published: 3 days ago

Business Head - Sales - FMCG - 15+ Years- Hubli/Vijayawada 

Location: Vijayawada,  

We are seeking a seasoned sales leader with 12 - 15 years of FMCG experience, including at least 10 years in supervisory roles and 5 years in middle management. This role offers an opportunity to drive growth, shape strategy, and deliver strong performance in a fast-moving consumer environment. 

Your Future Employer: is a market-leading, fast-growing FMCG foods & beverages organization  

Responsibilities: 

  1. Directing regional sales & business development to deliver coverage, distribution and display objectives as per the business plan.
  2. Setting brand/pack sales targets and breaking them down geographically into daily/weekly/monthly plans.
  3. Co-ordinating sales territories and optimizing GT channel execution across grocers, convenience stores, eateries, bakeries, transport hubs, and entertainment outlets.
  4. Building capability by implementing a training calendar and ensuring thorough induction for all sales team members.
  5. Partnering with marketing to execute brand/activation calendars as per ASP.
  6. Analyzing secondary sales to control inventory, forecasting sales/stock accurately, and aligning with logistics.
  7. Reviewing financials with accounts to achieve budgeted topline and profitability; reporting progress weekly/monthly/quarterly/annually.  

Requirements:  

  1. 12 - 15 years of FMCG experience with 10+ years supervisory and 5+ years in middle management.
  2. MBA preferred (or graduate with strong track record).
  3. Proven team leadership in coverage/mass distribution and territory management.
  4. Deep knowledge of local FMCG market dynamics and traditional trade.
  5. Mandatory background: FMCG foods or beverages only (shortlisting is restricted to this industry).  

What’s in it for you? 

  • High ownership to shape GT strategy, distribution design, and sales capability.
  • Senior leadership visibility with a clear path to larger P&L responsibility.
  • Strong performance-linked rewards in a fast-scaling category. 

Reach us: If this role aligns with your career, email your CV for a confidential discussion: abhishek.pushkar@crescendogroup.in. 

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