Area Sales Manager - GT - Personal care - Noida/ Greater Noida/ Ghaziabad/ East Delhi

Company Description Akava Luxury is a premium manufacturing company specializing in personal care and high-quality fashion accessories in vegan leather and genuine leather, including belts, wallets, bags, and other small leather goods. The brand focuses on craftsmanship, style, and innovation, offering sophisticated products that balance elegance with everyday functionality. Its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility ensures precision, durability, and consistent quality control across all products. Akava Luxury also provides customization options for clients seeking exclusive, personalized accessories. The company prioritizes eco-friendly practices and responsible sourcing, appealing to customers who value both design and sustainability.
Role Description The Area Sales Manager – GT – Personal Care will be responsible for driving general trade sales across Noida, Greater Noida, Ghaziabad, and East Delhi, while operating from an on-site location in Preet Vihar. This full-time role includes managing distributor and retailer relationships, ensuring product placement, visibility, and availability in the assigned territory. The person in this role will plan and execute sales strategies, monitor sales performance, and achieve volume, value, and distribution targets. Day-to-day responsibilities include market visits, identifying new business opportunities, overseeing promotional activities, and gathering market intelligence on competitors and consumer trends. The Area Sales Manager will collaborate closely with internal teams for forecasting, inventory planning, and reporting, ensuring alignment with brand and revenue objectives.
Qualifications

• Strong experience in general trade sales within personal care, FMCG, or related consumer goods, with proven ability to manage multi-city territories.
• Skills in relationship management, negotiation, and channel development, with the ability to build and sustain partnerships with distributors and retailers.
• Competence in sales planning, target setting, and performance tracking, including basic proficiency with MS Excel and sales reporting tools.
• Ability to conduct effective market visits, analyze market data, and translate insights into actionable sales initiatives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the capacity to work independently and coordinate with cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; an MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification is an advantage.
• Previous experience in personal care or lifestyle products is preferred, along with familiarity with the Noida/Greater Noida/Ghaziabad/East Delhi trade landscape.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned territory and work from the on-site office in Preet Vihar.