Area Sales Manager

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for an Area Sales Manager - UP based in India.

• Drive sales growth across Uttar Pradesh and ensure achievement of assigned regional sales targets.
• Develop, manage, and strengthen an efficient distribution network across the assigned territory.
• Build and maintain high-level relationships with key customers and industry influencers, particularly veterinarians and nutritionists.
• Gather customer, competitor, and market feedback and communicate relevant insights to the reporting manager.
• Regularly review sales performance data, identify trends and performance gaps, and prepare clear reports for senior leadership.
• Evaluate successful and underperforming sales initiatives.
• Plan and execute sales meetings, field visits, and customer interactions.
• Prepare sales forecasts and proactively plan meetings and market visits.
• Monitor and collect outstanding customer receivables.
• Provide timely updates and reports to the Zonal Sales Manager.

• 5–7 years of relevant sales experience, preferably within the animal health or a closely related industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline is required; an MBA in Marketing or a related specialization will be an advantage.
• Strong understanding of sales operations, territory management, customer relationship development, distribution networks, and commercial performance.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities.
• Strong adaptability, initiative, and ownership.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and common business productivity tools.
• Genuine interest in and passion for the animal health industry.

• Permanent, full-time employment opportunity.
• Opportunity to take ownership of sales performance across Uttar Pradesh.
• Remote role based in Lucknow, supporting territory-wide field and customer activities.
• Direct exposure to key customers, veterinarians, nutritionists, distributors, and other industry stakeholders.
• Opportunity to contribute to sales strategy, market development, forecasting, and commercial decision-making.
• Scope to develop leadership, relationship management, and regional sales expertise.
• Collaborative environment.