Sales officer

About Switchkart

Switchkart Technologies Pvt. Ltd. is a fast-growing company specializing in certified refurbished smartphones. Through Switchkart Gramin, we aim to make quality smartphones affordable and accessible to customers across rural Karnataka, supported by a 6-month warranty, quality assurance, and reliable after-sales service.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:



1. Rural Sales & Business Development

• Identify, approach, and onboard mobile retailers in rural towns and villages.
• Drive sales of Switchkart's refurbished smartphones through retail partners.
• Achieve assigned monthly sales revenue, device volume, and retailer activation targets.
• Identify new markets and expand Switchkart's rural retail network.

2. Retailer Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with mobile retailers and distributors.
• Ensure regular retailer visits, repeat orders, and consistent monthly billing.
• Educate retailers on Switchkart products, warranty benefits, margins, and sales schemes.
• Resolve retailer concerns by coordinating with internal departments.

3. Market Expansion & Sales Execution

• Conduct daily field visits to identify potential business opportunities.
• Execute retailer branding, local promotions, and market activation activities.
• Monitor competitor pricing, market demand, and customer preferences.
• Identify high-potential retailers and improve sales productivity.

4. Reporting & Accountability

• Maintain daily visit reports, retailer onboarding details, and sales performance updates.
• Track active retailers, repeat billing, outstanding payments, and monthly target achievement.
• Coordinate with the ASM/Regional Sales Manager on sales planning and execution.
• Ensure timely collections and adherence to company sales policies.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 3+ years of experience in rural field sales, mobile distribution, telecom, or consumer durable sales.
• Strong knowledge of rural retail markets and mobile dealer networks.
• Proven experience in retailer onboarding, dealer management, and sales target achievement.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Fluency in Kannada is mandatory; knowledge of local regional markets is preferred.
• Must own a two-wheeler with a valid driving licence and be willing to travel extensively across assigned rural territories.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Monthly sales revenue and device sales achievement.
• Number of new retailers onboarded and activated.
• Number of active retailers generating monthly billing.
• Retailer repeat-order rate and revenue growth.
• Daily productive retailer visits and market coverage.
• Payment collection efficiency and retailer satisfaction.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Performance-based sales incentives.
• Travel allowance as per company policy.
• Career growth opportunities in Switchkart's expanding rural retail network.