Field Sales Executive

Role & responsibilities

Support exhibitor acquisition for Global Food Pro 2027 through direct, on-ground engagement with prospective exhibitors across Bengaluru and Karnataka.

• Conduct in-person visits to prospective exhibitor companies (primarily Karnataka Tier A/B priority accounts) to deliver collateral, answer queries, and support the closing process
• Follow up on proposals sent by the BD/Sales Lead, gathering feedback and pushing deals toward closure
• Coordinate site visits, demo meetings, and briefings for interested companies
• Maintain and update the funnel tracker with visit notes and account status
• Assist with regional roadshow logistics and on-ground coordination when required
• Build local relationships with MSME associations and regional industry contacts
• Report visit outcomes and follow-up needs to the BD/Sales Lead on a regular basis

Preferred candidate profile

• 13 years of experience in field sales, business development support, or client-facing coordination roles
• Comfortable with regular local travel across Bengaluru and nearby Karnataka towns
• Good communication skills in English and Kannada; Hindi is a plus
• Organised, reliable, and able to manage a visit schedule independently
• Basic familiarity with spreadsheets/trackers for reporting visit outcomes
• Based in Bengaluru; role is office-based with daily field movement
• Prior experience in event support, exhibition coordination, or MSME-facing sales is an advantage

Perks and benefits

• Travel and conveyance reimbursement for all client visits
• Performance-linked incentive on confirmed exhibitor bookings in your territory
• Direct exposure to senior industry leaders, government officials, and national trade bodies through a landmark international exhibition
• Opportunity to build a strong professional network across the food processing and MSME ecosystem
• Be part of the founding execution team of a government-backed platform from the ground up
• Growth path into a larger sales/BD role as Global Food Pro's activities expand beyond the 2027 edition