Senior Sales Officer

Company Description

Louis Dreyfus Company is a leading merchant and processor of agricultural goods. Our activities span the entire value chain from farm to fork, across a broad range of business lines, we leverage our global reach and extensive asset network to serve our customers and consumers around the world. Structured as a matrix organization of six geographical regions and ten platforms, Louis Dreyfus Company is active in over 100 countries and employs approximately 18,000 people globally.

Job Description

Main Responsibilities

• Sales Volume Management:
  Handle monthly sales volumes exceeding 150 MT, ensuring consistent growth and market penetration.
• Geographical Coverage:
  Manage operations across 4–6 districts, focusing on high-density urban markets with complex distribution dynamics.
• Distributor Management:
  Navigate and optimize relationships with distributors in metro cities, ensuring efficient supply chain and inventory control.
• Range Selling:
  Promote and sell a diverse portfolio of premium oils including sunflower, groundnut, and rice bran, with a focus on value-based selling.
• Key Account Development (HORECA):
  Identify and engage with key accounts in the Hotels, Restaurants, and Catering (HORECA) segment, ensuring professional handling, regular follow-ups, and seamless coordination.
• Team Supervision:
  Lead and supervise 4–6 Sales Representatives or Distributor Salesmen, ensuring alignment with sales targets and operational excellence.
• Retail Relationship Building:
  Develop and maintain strong relationships with Star Retail Outlets (SROs) and A-Class outlets, negotiating shelf space, listing fees, and promotional visibility to enhance brand imagery.
• Leadership Pipeline:
  Serve as a potential candidate pool for future Area Sales Manager roles, demonstrating leadership, strategic thinking, and execution capabilities.

Qualifications

Experience

• 10-15 Years

Other skills (Computer Skills, etc)

• Extremely good marketing skills, clear communication and multi-tasking skills.
• Have advanced knowledge of Excel.

Languages:

• Hindi
• English

Additional Information

Additional Information for the job

Diversity & Inclusion

LDC is driven by a set of shared values and high ethical standards, with diversity and inclusion being part of our DNA. LDC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing a working environment that embraces and values diversity, equity and inclusion.

LDC encourages diversity, supports local communities and environmental initiatives. We encourage people of all backgrounds to apply.

Sustainability

Sustainable value is at the heart of our purpose as a company.

We are passionate about creating fair and sustainable value, both for our business and for other value chain stakeholders: our people, our business partners, the communities we touch and the environment around us

What We Offer

We provide a dynamic and stimulating international environment, which will stretch and develop your abilities and channel your skills and expertise with outstanding career development opportunities in one of the largest and most solid private companies in the world.

We offer

• A workplace culture that embraces diversity and inclusivity
• Opportunities for Professional Growth and Development
• Employee Recognition Program
• Employee Wellness Programs - Confidential access to certified counselors for employee and eligible family members, along with monthly wellness awareness sessions.
• Certified Great Place to Work