Senior Sales Executive
About The Role
We are looking for dynamic and result-oriented Sales Professionals to drive B2B HoReCa sales for a specialty coffee portfolio. The role involves developing relationships with premium cafés, restaurants, hotels, and hospitality partners, acquiring new accounts, growing existing business, and achieving sales targets. Candidates with experience in gifting sales and handling premium clientele will have an added advantage.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and onboard new hotels, restaurants, cafés, and hospitality clients.
- Develop and grow B2B sales of specialty coffee products.
- Identify new business opportunities across premium cafés, fine-dining restaurants, boutique hotels, and corporate accounts.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing premium clients.
- Drive repeat business and increase sales from existing accounts.
- Collaborate with café partners to promote retail packs and increase product off-take.
- Conduct product presentations, sampling sessions, and client meetings.
- Understand customer requirements and recommend suitable products.
- Negotiate commercial terms and close sales opportunities.
- Identify upselling and cross-selling opportunities.
- Maintain regular follow-ups with prospects and existing customers.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer preferences.
- Develop a strong understanding of local HoReCa markets.
- Maintain accurate records of client interactions, opportunities, and sales activities.
- Work towards achieving monthly and quarterly sales targets.
- Coordinate with Operations, Marketing, Supply Chain, and other internal teams for smooth order fulfillment.
- Ensure timely resolution of customer and order-related issues.
- Support gifting and corporate sales initiatives, particularly during festive and seasonal periods.
Desired Candidate Profile
Educational Qualification: Bachelor's Degree in any discipline preferred.
Experience: 2-5 years of experience in HoReCa, B2B Sales, FMCG, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, or related industries. Experience in specialty coffee sales will be an added advantage. Strong network among cafés, restaurants, hotels, and hospitality businesses is preferred.
Required Skills
- Strong B2B sales and business development skills.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management abilities.
- Strong client acquisition and account management skills.
- Ability to achieve sales targets and manage a sales pipeline.
- Good presentation and product demonstration skills.
- Ability to upsell and cross-sell products.
- Self-driven, proactive, and target-oriented approach.
- Willingness to travel locally for client meetings and business development.
Preferred Skills
- Knowledge or passion for specialty coffee.
- Experience handling premium or luxury clientele.
- Experience in gifting or corporate sales.
- Understanding of café operations and HoReCa business dynamics.
- Existing network of premium cafés, restaurants, hotels, or hospitality groups.
Location-Wise CTC
- Mumbai: 1 position, ₹8 LPA
- New Delhi: 1 position, ₹8 LPA
- Bengaluru: 1 position, ₹8 LPA
- Hyderabad: 1 position, ₹7 LPA
- Bhubaneswar: 1 position, ₹5 LPA
Bhubaneswar: Female candidates are preferred but not mandatory.
Must Have
- Minimum 2 years of experience in HoReCa or B2B Sales with strong client acquisition, relationship management, negotiation, and sales target achievement skills.
- Willingness to travel locally for business development.
Nice to Have
- Experience in Specialty Coffee, Premium Food & Beverage, FMCG, gifting or corporate sales.
- Established network of premium cafés, restaurants, hotels, or hospitality clients.
- Experience handling premium clientele.