Website:
gigienergy.com
Job details:
Location: Ulsoor Lake, Bangalore — office + field
Working Days: 5.5 days per week
Salary: ₹7–9 LPA fixed + aggressive performance incentives
Experience: 5–8 years in FMCG / beverage sales
GiGi Energy is looking for an State Sales Manager to own and grow our Karnataka business.
This is a highly hands-on sales role. In the initial month you will be expected to spend significant time in the field and converting your existing key accounts/MT/HoReCa connections into sales.
You will then be responsible for growing distribution, increasing sales across existing accounts, opening new outlets, managing distributors and hiring your field sales team.
ROLE:
- Own GiGi's overall Karnataka sales and distribution targets
- Initially spend significant time personally working different Bangalore territories
- Build and optimise beat plans / beat paths for the sales team
- Manage MT, Corporate and HoReCa accounts
- Set territory targets, daily routes and sales priorities
- Ensure collections are completed on time
- Improve outlet visibility, fridge placement and in-store execution
- Report weekly sales numbers, pipeline, collections and market feedback directly to the founders
MUST HAVE:
- 5–8 years of FMCG or beverage sales experience
- At least 2 years managing distributors and a field sales team
- Strong knowledge of the Karnataka retail and HoReCa market
- Willing to spend significant time visiting outlets rather than managing from a desk
- Startup mindset — fast, resourceful and comfortable taking ownership
EXPERIENCE PREFERENCE:
Energy drinks, soft drinks, packaged beverages, water, dairy, snacks or other high-frequency FMCG businesses. Candidates from companies such as Varun Beverages, PepsiCo, Coca-Cola/HCCB, Red Bull, Monster, Bisleri or similar FMCG companies is a strong advantage.
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