- Our client is India's first supply chain network of ugly yet fresh and fit-for-consumption fruits and vegetables. It buys the produce from farmers and sells them directly to commercial kitchens thereby bridging the gap between buyers and sellers.

- Founded in 2019, this Y-Combinator backed agri-tech company already has more than 500 customers across Bangalore and has raised ~$1.5 million till date, with plans for a nationwide rollout. Some of its clients include IIM Bangalore, Subway, Freshmenu, Toscano, Chianti, among others.

- It is successfully curbing food waste, increasing farmer incomes and giving access to healthy, affordable produce to one and all.

- As a Sales Manager, you will be a key player in driving the achievement of company's ambitious customer acquisition and revenue growth goal.

What you will do :

- Identifying and targeting potential clients in the agricultural sector.

- Developing and executing strategies for client acquisition and sales growth.

- Building and maintaining strong, long-lasting customer relationships.

- Understanding client needs and offering solutions and support.

- Meeting and exceeding sales targets.

- Preparing and delivering appropriate presentations on products/services.

- Conducting market research to identify selling possibilities and evaluate customer needs.

- Staying up-to-date with new product launches and ensure sales team members are on board.

- Building and leading a team of sales professionals.

- Setting sales goals, track performance, and provide feedback and coaching.

- Working closely with marketing and product teams to align strategies.

- Providing customer feedback to the product development team.

What you need to have :

- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field.

- Proven experience as a Sales Manager or similar role in B2B sales for at least 5+ years.

- Excellent knowledge of MS Office, CRM software, and sales and marketing tools.

- Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

- Solid customer service attitude with excellent negotiation skills.

- Familiarity with agricultural technology and innovations.

- Ability to understand and analyze sales performance metrics.

- Previous experience working in a startup environment.

- Understanding of supply chain and logistics in the agriculture sector.

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