Zonal Sales Manager

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We are seeking an experienced Zonal Sales Manager (ZSM) to lead sales operations, strategy, and business development across key regions in India. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, deep market understanding, and proven expertise in driving revenue growth within the Food Ingredients, Bakery, and Food & Beverages sectors.

Requirements

Key Details

• Nature of Role : Zonal Sales Leadership at the Corporate Level
• Education : Master’s degree in Business Administration, Sales & Marketing, or a related field from a reputed institute
• Experience : Minimum 12 years in Pan-India Sales Management and Customer Service within leading Bakery, Food Service, or FMCG organizations (revenue exceeding ₹500 Cr)
• Age Range : 35–50 years
• Industry Preference : Food Ingredients | Bakery | Frozen Desserts | Confectionery | Dairy | Snacks | Packaged Foods | Frozen & Processed Foods | Beverages | Condiments & Spices
• Working Days : Alternate Saturdays for the first 6 months; 5-day week thereafter
• Travel Requirement : Extensive (up to 50%)
• Geographical Coverage :
• North ZSM : Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, J&K, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Chandigarh
• South ZSM : Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Puducherry, Lakshadweep
• East ZSM : Bihar, Jharkhand, Odisha, Sikkim, West Bengal, parts of Northeast India
• West ZSM : Goa, Gujarat, Maharashtra, Rajasthan
• Reporting Structure : ZSM → Sales Head → MD
• Career Growth : Potential progression to National Sales Manager , Chief Sales Officer , and eventually COO / CEO , based on performance
• Reason for Vacancy : Expansion initiative to double sales revenue within three years

Key Responsibilities

Sales Strategy & Planning

Client Acquisition & Relationship Management

Team Leadership & Development

Market Expansion & Business Development

Sales Reporting & Analysis

Budget & Resource Management

Desired Candidate Profile