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3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity We gain new insight from diverse thinking and take risks on new ideas Here you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter Division Home Care Business Consumer Business Group Location Chennai Tamil Nadu Role Purpose The Area Sales Manager - General Trade ASM-GT will be responsible for driving sales growth distribution expansion and demand generation for the Home Care portfolio under the Consumer Business Group This is an individual contributor role with complete ownership of territory performance focused on execution excellence distributor management and outlet-level activation across Chennai and assigned Tamil Nadu markets Key Responsibilities Sales Business Delivery Achieve Annual Business Plan ABP targets for the assigned General Trade territory Drive secondary sales and POS sell-out for the Home Care portfolio through effective on-ground execution Ensure right product right pack and right price at the right outlets Own sales performance across territory channels and outlets with minimal supervision Distribution Channel Management Manage Distributor and Super Stockist operations to ensure uninterrupted product availability Improve numeric and weighted distribution across kirana stores wholesalers and traditional trade Monitor range availability stock rotation and placement to improve off-take Identify territory-specific channel and product insights and convert them into action plans Demand Generation Market Execution Plan and execute trade programs schemes and in-store activations for the Home Care division Execute visibility merchandising and offtake promotion initiatives at store level Spend minimum 18 days per month in the market for outlet visits distributor working and execution of plans Track competition activity pricing movements and consumer behavior in Tamil Nadu markets Key Account Outlet Management Build and maintain strong relationships with top GT outlets and wholesalers Personally handle business with key outlets to drive volume visibility and loyalty Ensure execution of agreed schemes and timely closure of outlet-level issues Reporting Analytics Process Discipline Track sales distribution and market performance using defined metrics Ensure accuracy and hygiene of sales reports claims and operational data Share regular market intelligence product updates and competitive insights Trade Financial Management Execute trade programs within approved budgets Ensure timely settlement of distributor and outlet claims Maintain financial discipline and compliance with company policies Key Accountabilities Achievement of sales and distribution targets for the Home Care portfolio Effective execution of demand generation and trade programs Compliance to trade spends and budget norms Timely closure of financial claims and operational processes Experience Qualification Experience 5-10 years of sales experience in FMCG Home Care Consumer Products Strong exposure to General Trade and distributor-led markets Hands-on experience managing Chennai and Tamil Nadu trade environments Proven capability in independently managing territory business end-to-end Qualification MBA PGDM in Sales Marketing preferred Key Competencies Strong execution orientation and ownership mindset Deep understanding of GT distribution and Home Care category dynamics Excellent distributor and retailer relationship management Analytical thinking with data-driven decision-making High energy field-oriented and comfortable with extensive market travel Learn more about 3M s creative solutions to the world s problems at www 3M com or on Instagram Facebook and LinkedIn 3M Safety is a core value at 3M All employees are expected to contribute to a strong Environmental Health and Safety EHS culture by following safety policies identifying hazards and engaging in continuous improvement Please note your application may not be considered if you do not provide your education and work history either by 1 uploading a resume or 2 entering the information into the application fields directly 3M Global Terms of Use and Privacy Statement Carefully read these Terms of Use before using this website Your access to and use of this website and application for a job at 3M are conditioned on your acceptance and compliance with these terms Please access the linked document by clicking select the country where you are applying for employment and review Before submitting your application you will be asked to confirm your agreement with the terms .
Most are in India and the US. Here's how to pick the right one for you.
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WorkMundi's database shows 74,689 open sales positions globally. India leads with 17,483 jobs, followed by the US with 13,876. If you're open to geography, you have real options — but the sheer number means you need a filter. Don't apply to everything. Pick a country, a company size, and a sales model that matches what you actually want to do.
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