Godiva Chocolatier
Website:
pladisglobal.com
Job details:
Company Description pladis Global is a leading international snacking company with a portfolio of well-known brands, including McVitie’s, GODIVA, Ülker, Jacob’s, Go Ahead, Flipz, Turtles, BN, and Verkade. With baking heritage dating back to 1831, pladis combines generations of craft with modern consumer insight to create snacks people know, trust, and enjoy. The company’s 16,000 colleagues across 27 factories in 11 countries stay close to local markets to deliver products that fit everyday moments, from tea breaks to celebrations. Through its “Happy People, Happy Planet” strategy, pladis focuses on supporting its people, sourcing responsibly, and reducing environmental impact. Individuals who care about food, culture, and creating everyday happiness will find an engaging and inclusive environment at pladis.
Role Description The Sales Officer is a full-time, on-site role based in Ludhiana, responsible for driving sales growth and brand presence within the assigned territory. This position involves managing and expanding customer accounts, supporting channel partners, and overseeing daily sales operations to meet volume, revenue, and distribution targets. The Sales Officer will conduct regular market visits, monitor competitor activity, execute promotional plans, and ensure consistent product availability and visibility at retail outlets. The role includes building strong relationships with customers and distributors, handling queries and service issues, and providing timely reports and insights to the sales management team. Collaboration with marketing and supply chain teams to align field activities with company strategies is also a key part of the role.
Key Responsibilities:
Target Achievement: Meet or exceed monthly and annual sales and volume goals set by the company.
Distribution Management: Build, develop, and maintain distribution infrastructure to ensure wide product availability.
Manpower Management: Supervise, train, and upgrade field sales representatives and sales promoters.
Policy Implementation: Execute company sales strategies, systems, and trade policies effectively in the local market.Market Expansion:
Drive non-volume agendas, new outlet additions, and visibility initiatives across retail stores.
Required Skills & Qualifications
Industry Experience: Background in FMCG (Fast-Moving Consumer Goods) sales, specifically managing general trade.
Core Competencies: Strong skills in distributor handling, territory mapping, and retail execution.Soft Skills: Effective communication, negotiation abilities, and team leadership
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