- Chennai (India)
Food Sales Executive
Food Processing
Food Sales Executive
Jobs Description
Job Title: Food Sales Executive
Company: Food Industry Capacity & Skill Initiative (FICSI)
Hiring For: LEAL GROUPS
Location: Tamil Nadu (Multiple Locations)
Number of Vacancies: 500
Eligibility: Any Degree / Diploma / +2 (Minimum Higher Secondary)
Experience: Prior experience in FMCG/Food Sales preferred
About the Opportunity
We are a rapidly growing player in the FMCG and food industry, backed by a strong distribution network across Tamil Nadu and established connections with leading companies in the FMCG marketing sector. With rising demand and expansion, we are looking for enthusiastic and results-driven Food Sales Executives to strengthen our sales force and capture market opportunities.
Key Accountabilities
- Sales Development & Execution
- Assist in preparing and delivering sales bids, proposals, and presentations.
- Participate in product demonstrations to showcase benefits and features to potential customers.
- Assist in preparing and delivering sales bids, proposals, and presentations.
- Customer Acquisition & Relationship Management
- Identify and connect with prospective customers within assigned territories.
- Build and maintain strong customer relationships to ensure repeat business and referrals.
- Identify and connect with prospective customers within assigned territories.
- Market Penetration & Promotion
- Apply product and industry knowledge to effectively promote offerings to customers.
- Leverage the existing distribution and FMCG network to increase product reach.
- Apply product and industry knowledge to effectively promote offerings to customers.
- Operational & Administrative Support
- Handle customer queries, order processing, and service issues with minimal supervision.
- Escalate complex matters to senior staff when necessary.
- Handle customer queries, order processing, and service issues with minimal supervision.
- Team Collaboration
- Work closely with marketing and distribution teams to align sales efforts with promotional activities.
- Support colleagues in achieving collective sales targets.
- Work closely with marketing and distribution teams to align sales efforts with promotional activities.
- Other Duties
- Perform additional sales or customer service tasks as assigned by management.
- Perform additional sales or customer service tasks as assigned by management.
Key Skills & Competencies
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to engage and persuade customers effectively.
- Good knowledge of FMCG/food sales and distribution processes.
- Self-motivated and target-driven approach.
- Basic computer literacy for reporting and documentation.
Why Join Us?
- Opportunity to work with one of the largest FMCG distribution networks in Tamil Nadu.
- Career growth in a fast-expanding industry.
- Exposure to diverse FMCG and food brands.
Education Qualification
Education Level : Bachelor's Degree
Technical Education : Diploma
Certificate : N/A
Industrial Certificate : Experience
Required Skills and Abilities
Key Skills
Lead Generation & Prospecting, Sales Forecasting & Target Achievment, Client Acquisition & Retention, Understanding of Food Produt Categories
Other Skills
Time Management
Language Requirement
- English - Reading, Writing, Speaking
- Hindi - Reading, Writing, Speaking
Jobs Company Details
Company Name : Food Industry Capacity & Skill Initiative (FICSI)
About Company
The Food Industry Capacity & Skill Initiative (FICSI), also known as the Food Processing Sector Skill Council, is a not-for-profit organization set up under the aegis of the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), promoted by FICCI and supported by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).
FICSI is dedicated to identifying skill gaps, developing industry-relevant training programs, and creating a competent workforce for India’s growing food processing sector. It designs and implements National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF)-aligned standards, develops Qualification Packs, and facilitates accreditation, assessment, and certification processes.
With a nationwide network of training partners, academic institutions, and industry collaborators, FICSI has developed qualifications across various sub-sectors including dairy, bakery, fish & seafood, meat processing, fruits & vegetables, edible oils, food safety & hygiene, and more. It actively supports flagship schemes such as PMKVY, NAPS, DDUGKY, and PMFME, along with offering e-learning solutions through its digital platforms.
Vision: To create a skilled, competitive, and industry-ready workforce, making India a global leader in the food processing industry.
Mission: To bridge the skills gap by delivering world-class training, fostering entrepreneurship, and enhancing employability across the food value chain, with a special focus on women, youth, and marginalized communities.
Contact Person : Puspita Rana
Contact Email ID : pxxxxxx@ficsi.in
Contact Number : 96xxxxx64
Address : N/A
Company Website : https://www.ficsi.in/
