Job Title: Flavour Sales Head - Pan India
Location: Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Hyderabad
About our client
A leading innovator in the food ingredients and flavours industry, dedicated to delivering exceptional taste solutions to food manufacturers across India. Mission is to revolutionize the food industry by offering cutting-edge flavour technologies and ingredients that inspire creativity and delight consumers.
About the Role:
Seeking a dynamic and results-driven Flavour Sales Head to lead sales operations pan-India This is a strategic leadership role where you will be responsible for driving revenue growth, expanding our customer base, and strengthening our position as a market leader in the B2B food ingredients and flavours segment. You will lead a high-performing team of 4-6 sales professionals, build lasting relationships with key stakeholders, and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and Execute Sales Strategies: Design and implement innovative sales strategies to achieve and exceed revenue targets across India.
- Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of 4-6 sales representatives, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence.
- Customer Relationship Management: Build and nurture long-term relationships with decision-makers at major food manufacturers, processors, and industry leaders.
- Market Expansion: Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities to grow our customer base and market share in the B2B food ingredients and flavours sector.
- Market Intelligence: Stay ahead of industry trends, monitor competitor activities, and gather customer insights to inform sales strategies and product development.
- Client Engagement: Conduct impactful sales presentations, product demonstrations, and negotiations to win new business and retain existing clients.
- Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with marketing, product development, and supply chain teams to align sales strategies with product offerings and market demands.
- Performance Tracking: Ensure accurate sales forecasting, pipeline management, and timely reporting of sales activities and results.
Key Qualifications:
- 5+ years of proven experience in B2B sales, specifically in selling flavours, food ingredients, or related products.
- Strong network and established relationships with key decision-makers in the food manufacturing industry across India.
- Exceptional communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Demonstrated leadership experience with a track record of managing and motivating sales teams to achieve targets.
- Strategic thinker with strong analytical skills and a results-oriented mindset.
- Willingness to travel extensively across India to meet clients and drive business growth.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior experience in managing and scaling sales teams in the food ingredients or flavours industry.
- In-depth knowledge of the Indian market, including regional preferences, trends, and dynamics.
- Understanding of regulatory and compliance requirements in the food manufacturing sector.
Why Join our client:
- Be part of a forward-thinking organization that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
- Opportunity to lead and shape the sales strategy for a rapidly growing business.
- Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.
- A supportive and inclusive work environment that encourages professional growth and development.
How to Apply:
If you are a passionate sales leader with a proven track record in the food ingredients or flavours industry, we want to hear from you! Apply now by sending your updated resume and a brief cover letter outlining your achievements and why you're the perfect fit for this role.
Join us in creating the future of food flavours and ingredients!
