JP Foods - General Manager - Sales & Marketing

WE'RE HIRING - GENERAL MANAGER - SALES & MARKETING Brand: TELEPHONE Company: Parbhudas Kishordas Tobacco Products Pvt. Ltd. Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven General Manager - Sales & Marketing to lead the growth and expansion of our Telephone range of Supari, Mukhwas & Mouth Freshener products. This is a senior leadership role for someone who understands the Indian FMCG market, can build strong distribution networks, lead large sales teams, and take a brand from market entry to scale. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Develop and execute the Pan-India sales & distribution strategy for the Telephone product portfolio - Build and expand Super Stockist, Distributor, Wholesaler & Retailer networks across key markets - Drive primary, secondary and tertiary sales with strong market execution - Establish state-wise, territory-wise and channel-wise sales targets and KPIs - Recruit, develop and lead Regional Managers, Area Sales Managers and field sales teams - Identify high-potential markets and create structured market-entry and expansion plans - Lead product launches, trade schemes, retailer activation and consumer promotions - Work closely with management on pricing, margins, product mix and go-to-market strategy - Build strong MIS, forecasting and performance-review systems for the sales organisation - Monitor competition, consumer trends, distributor performance and market intelligence - Coordinate with Production, Supply Chain, Finance and Marketing to ensure product availability and profitable growth - Take ownership of revenue growth, distribution reach, market share and sales profitability WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR: We are looking for a hands-on business builder, not just an administrator. The ideal candidate should have: - 5 - 20+ years of experience in FMCG / Supari / Mouth Freshener / Confectionery / Food Products / Consumer Products - Strong experience in General Trade and distributor-led sales - Proven track record of building or scaling brands across multiple states - Deep understanding of distributor economics, retailer margins, trade schemes and market execution - Strong leadership and team-building capabilities - Excellent commercial, analytical and negotiation skills - Experience managing large sales targets and multi-state operations - Existing industry relationships and market knowledge will be a strong advantage THE OPPORTUNITY: Telephone is entering an exciting phase of expansion with a growing portfolio across Supari, Digestive Mukhwas, Mouth Fresheners and allied consumer products. We are looking for a leader who can build the organisation, build the distribution network and build the brand at scale. Position: General Manager - Sales & Marketing Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat Industry: FMCG / Food & Mouth Freshener Products Compensation: Competitive and commensurate with experience Interested candidates can apply with their updated resume. Candidates with relevant experience in Supari, Mouth Freshener, Confectionery, FMCG or high-frequency low-unit-price consumer products will be preferred.