Business Development Manager

Position: Assistant Manager – Sales & Marketing

Location: Hyderabad

Experience: 7–10 Years

About the Role:

We are looking for an experienced and results-driven professional to oversee business operations across South India. The role involves driving sales growth, leading regional teams, developing business strategies, managing key client relationships, and ensuring operational excellence while achieving business targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage business operations across South India.

• Develop and execute sales and business development strategies.

• Achieve revenue, profitability, and market share targets.

• Manage and mentor sales and operations teams.

• Build strong relationships with customers, channel partners, and stakeholders.

• Identify new business opportunities and expand market presence.

• Analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs.

• Prepare sales forecasts, budgets, MIS reports, and performance reviews.

• Collaborate with HR, Finance, Operations, and Marketing teams for seamless execution.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, or a related field (MBA preferred).

• 7–10 years of experience in Sales, Business Development, or Regional Operations.

• Proven experience in leading regional teams and achieving business targets.

• Strong understanding of the South India market.

• Excellent leadership, communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.

• Willingness to travel extensively across South India.

Key Skills:

• Regional Business Management

• Sales & Business Development

• Team Leadership

• Strategic Planning

• P&L Management

• Client Relationship Management

• Channel Partner Development

• Market Analysis

• Revenue Growth

• Stakeholder Management

• Decision Making

• Problem Solving

If this opportunity aligns with your experience and interests, I'd be happy to discuss it further.

We’re seeking a driven and detail-oriented Sales Manager to lead Acasa’s FMCG expansion across Modern Trade, Quick Commerce, HoReCa, and E-commerce (Amazon) channels.

The ideal candidate will combine strong sales acumen with operational discipline, brand understanding, and team leadership to drive growth and profitability across verticals.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Business Development

 Develop and execute sales strategies across Modern Trade, Quick Commerce, HoReCa, and E-commerce (Amazon) channels.

 Drive Quick Commerce tie-ups (Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy Instamart, etc.)

ensuring consistent fill rates, visibility, and on-time delivery.

 Expand and manage Modern Trade business — new tie-ups, branding opportunities, and store-level execution.

 Acquire and manage HoReCa accounts, ensuring strong partnerships and growth.

 Explore and onboard new retail store tie-ups and distributors to strengthen reach and market penetration.

 Maintain vertical-wise P&L accountability, ensuring profitability across all sales channels.

 Ensure payment cycles are monitored and reconciled as per company policy. E-Commerce & Brand Coordination

 Oversee Amazon listings and catalog management, ensuring all products are correctly priced, described, and optimized.

 Maintain online hygiene — ensuring accurate inventory, images, descriptions, ratings, and timely response to customer queries.

 Coordinate with the marketing team for updated creatives, offers, product launches, and campaign rollouts across digital platforms.

 Identify and execute branding opportunities within partner stores and online marketplaces.

Team & Operations

 Conduct regular store and market visits to ensure proper visibility, placement, and compliance.

 Train, mentor, and develop the sales and promoter team to enhance performance and product knowledge.

 Maintain strong vendor relationships and follow-up for timely supply and collections.

 Collaborate closely with operations for smooth delivery logistics and minimal wastage (RTC losses).

 Provide market insights, competitor analysis, and category feedback to guide business strategy.

Qualifications & Requirements

 Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA / Master’s in Marketing preferred.

 5–7 years of FMCG (Food) sales experience — experience in Modern Trade / E- commerce / Quick Commerce / HoReCa is essential.

 Strong leadership and team-building capabilities.

 Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.

 Hands-on experience in Amazon / online retail operations preferred.

 Analytical mindset with sound knowledge of market trends, pricing, and brand visibility strategies.

Job Description – Manager Commercial

Key Responsibilities:

 Strategy & Planning: Developing, improving, and implementing marketing plans and strategies for organization’s products & services. Identify

opportunities to expand the business, through partnerships, and new markets.

 Business Analysis: Analysing current business trends, top performing

agents, sector-wise agent wise yields monitoring & reporting. Analyse sales,marketing, and other reports to gain insights into how to improve performance and maximize growth.

 Market Research & Analysis: Analysing market trends and monitor

competitor activities, evaluate trade lane economics, and forecast market demand.

 Collaboration: Working with sales and other teams to align efforts.

 Process Analysis & Optimization: Map current workflows, identify

bottlenecks, and propose streamlined processes to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Assess risks involved with new initiatives, ensure deadlines are met and be ready to handle unexpected situations

Qualification & Skills:

 MBA preferred but not necessary with relevant experience.

 Must have at least 5 years of experience in business development, customer management, sales or related field.

 Excellent communication (written, verbal, presentation), networking, and interpersonal skills.

 Strong analytical skills.

 Ability to multitask and prioritize projects.

 Superb negotiation capabilities.

 Must be team oriented and results focused.

Key Responsibilities

Sales & Business Development

 Develop and execute sales strategies across Modern Trade, Quick Commerce,

HoReCa, and E-commerce (Amazon) channels.

 Drive Quick Commerce tie-ups (Blinkit, Zepto, Swiggy Instamart, etc.)

ensuring consistent fill rates, visibility, and on-time delivery.

 Expand and manage Modern Trade business — new tie-ups, branding opportunities,

and store-level execution.

 Acquire and manage HoReCa accounts, ensuring strong partnerships and growth.

 Explore and onboard new retail store tie-ups and distributors to strengthen reach and

market penetration.

 Maintain vertical-wise P&L accountability, ensuring profitability across all sales

channels.

 Ensure payment cycles are monitored and reconciled as per company policy.

E-Commerce & Brand Coordination

 Oversee Amazon listings and catalog management, ensuring all products are correctly

priced, described, and optimized.

 Maintain online hygiene — ensuring accurate inventory, images, descriptions, ratings,

and timely response to customer queries.

 Coordinate with the marketing team for updated creatives, offers, product launches, and

campaign rollouts across digital platforms.

 Identify and execute branding opportunities within partner stores and online

marketplaces.

Team & Operations

 Conduct regular store and market visits to ensure proper visibility, placement, and

compliance.

 Train, mentor, and develop the sales and promoter team to enhance performance and

product knowledge.

 Maintain strong vendor relationships and follow-up for timely supply and collections.

 Collaborate closely with operations for smooth delivery logistics and minimal wastage

(RTC losses).

 Provide market insights, competitor analysis, and category feedback to guide business

strategy.

Qualifications & Requirements

 Bachelor’s Degree required; MBA / Master’s in Marketing preferred.

 5–7 years of FMCG (Food) sales experience — experience in Modern Trade / E-

commerce / Quick Commerce / HoReCa is essential.

 Strong leadership and team-building capabilities.

 Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.

 Hands-on experience in Amazon / online retail operations preferred.

 Analytical mindset with sound knowledge of market trends, pricing, and brand

visibility strategies.