Godrej Foods Sales Officer – Modern Trade Jobs 2026 | Kochi, Kerala

Godrej Foods is hiring a Sales Officer – Modern Trade for its Kochi, Kerala location. This role is ideal for candidates with 1+ years of FMCG sales experience, especially in modern trade, large format retail, and key account management.

The position focuses on achieving sales targets, managing modern retail chains, distributor operations, and driving on-ground execution across assigned territories.

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Role Overview – Sales Officer (Modern Trade)

As a Sales Officer – Modern Trade, you will be responsible for expanding Godrej Foods’ presence across modern retail channels, managing key accounts, driving distributor performance, and ensuring achievement of sales targets. The role demands strong execution capability, relationship management, and hands-on field involvement.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Achieve monthly, quarterly, and annual sales targets
• Identify new business opportunities and close distribution gaps
• Execute market expansion strategies with Key Account Managers
• Build strong relationships with supermarkets, hypermarkets, and retail chains
• Manage distributor operations including primary & secondary sales
• Monitor stock levels, credit terms, claims, and receivables
• Prepare and share sales performance reports with KAMs
• Lead and motivate sales teams to meet business objectives

Required Skills & Qualifications

Sales & Channel Skills

• Experience in FMCG modern trade sales
• Strong knowledge of retail chains, MT outlets, and distribution
• Key account and territory management skills
• Ability to manage distributors and achieve targets

Professional Skills

• Strong communication and negotiation abilities
• Relationship-driven and result-oriented mindset
• Ability to execute field strategies independently
• Team leadership and coordination skills

Why Join Godrej Foods?

• Work with a trusted Indian FMCG and food brand
• Exposure to high-growth modern trade channels
• Hands-on responsibility for territory and key accounts
• Strong learning and long-term growth in sales leadership

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. Who can apply for the Sales Officer – Modern Trade role at Godrej Foods?

Graduates with 1+ years of FMCG sales experience, especially in modern trade, can apply.

2. Is prior modern trade experience mandatory?

Modern trade experience is preferred, but FMCG sales experience is mandatory.

3. What is the job location?

The role is based in Kochi, Kerala.

4. Is this a field sales role?

Yes. This is a field-based sales role covering modern retail outlets.

5. What type of customers will I handle?

You will manage retail chains, supermarkets, hypermarkets, and distributors.

6. Is this a permanent position?

This role is full-time and contractual/temporary, based on business needs.

7. Is MBA mandatory for this role?

MBA is preferred but not mandatory.

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