Walk-in || Executive/Senior Executive / Team Lead - Field Scanning & Retail Audit

Job Description:

We are looking for dynamic and result-oriented Executive/Senior Executives and Team Leaders to lead and execute retail scanning, field audits, data collection, compliance audits, and market intelligence activities across assigned territories. The ideal candidate should possess strong field operations experience, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to manage teams while ensuring timely project execution, high-quality data collection, and client satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

Field Operations

• Execute and supervise retail outlet visits as per project plans.
• Ensure timely completion of assigned retail outlet scanning and audit activities.
• Conduct retail audits, market intelligence, and data collection as per client requirements.
• Ensure adherence to audit methodologies, SOPs, and client-specific guidelines.
• Monitor daily productivity and achieve assigned field targets.
• Resolve operational challenges faced during field execution.
• Coordinate with internal teams for smooth project delivery.

Team Management (Applicable for Team Leader Role)

• Lead, mentor, and supervise a team of Field Auditors/Scanners.
• Allocate daily work plans, routes, and outlet assignments.
• Monitor attendance, productivity, and field discipline.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.
• Train new team members on SOPs, client guidelines, and mobile scanning applications.
• Motivate the team to achieve productivity and quality targets.

Quality Assurance

• Review scanned data for completeness and accuracy.
• Minimize data errors, duplicate entries, and missed outlet visits.
• Verify GPS coordinates, timestamps, and photographic evidence as per project requirements.
• Conduct random field visits and quality audits.
• Identify quality gaps and provide corrective coaching and training.

Reporting & Coordination

• Submit daily, weekly, and monthly activity reports.
• Prepare field performance reports using MS Excel -MIS.
• Coordinate with Operations Managers and Project Managers for project updates.
• Ensure timely closure of client queries and operational issues.
• Maintain accurate documentation and audit records.

Desired Candidate Profile

• Graduate in any discipline (Commerce preferred).
• 0 - 5 years of experience in Retail Audit, Market Research, FMCG, Field Operations, Retail Execution, or Data Collection.
• Prior experience in handling field teams will be an added advantage.
• Strong leadership, team management, and people development skills.
• Good knowledge of MS Excel, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Filters, Sorting, Conditional Formatting, Data Validation, and Report Preparation.
• Familiarity with mobile-based scanning and data collection applications.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under deadlines and manage multiple field activities.
• Willingness to travel extensively.

Preferred Industry

• Market Research
• FMCG
• Retail
• Consumer Goods
• Consumer Insights
• Third-Party Audit Services
• Sales & Distribution