GM-Mass Retail Distribution

February 21, 2023

Job Overview

  • Date Posted
    February 21, 2023
  • Location
  • Expiration date
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Job Description

About: 


Role

Mass Distribution Lead

Job Level/ Designation 

M3

Function / Department

Sales & Distribution

Location

Jaipur

Job Purpose

  • Formulate and implement the circle mass distribution strategy, in consultation with the Sales Head
  • Achieve Gross and Net Acquisition target in the circle for the distribution channel
  • Attain market leadership through growth in terms of revenues and market share, while complying with agreed budget, quality of additions and corporate policy guidelines
  • Formulate and implement a robust distribution channel strategy to achieve trade advocacy (TSAT) / Retailer NPS, sustainable reach, coverage and geographical footprint
  • Create mechanism for gathering competition intelligence based insights for protecting base and increasing share of subscribers and revenue

Key Result

Areas/Accountabilities

Strategic:

  • Provide inputs to the overall circle sales strategy to drive profitability of the distribution channel
  • Set targets for the Distribution channel covering both business and distribution KPIs (Gross, GAS, Distribution UAO, DURO, Revenue etc)
  • Deliver sales target for all products (quality prepaid gross and revenue targets, UL penetration, acquisition market share etc) by ongoing monitoring and reviews of the Distribution channel
  • Develop channel expansion strategy by evaluating distribution coverage, penetration   and performance. 
  • Plan new product launch in the distribution channel with the circle Sales and Marketing Heads

 

 Operational:

  • Achieve circle revenue target for the distribution channel for all products across brands 
  • Achieve distribution network expansion targets by appointing and monitoring partners in new and existing areas
  • Provide inputs to the Sales Head in deciding COCA / incentive plans for channel partners and monitor the same. 
  • Circle level implementation of national initiatives.
  • Planning and monitoring the SIP targets along with the SEM Head. 

Developmental:

  • Identification of development areas, and recommending training programs / interventions for the distribution manpower.
  • Work with the SEM team in developing training programs for internal sales teams and distributor for all new products and initiative. 
  • Identify team members along with SEM teams who are not achieving the desired SIP targets and guide and mentor them wherever required. 
  • Best practice sharing – within the circle and other circles

 

Core Competencies,

Knowledge, Experience

  • 8-10 years of distribution experience in Telecom/FMCG/Mass Retail Distribution industry
  • Multi-geography team leadership experience to bring in best practices
  • Experience of distribution planning and channel strategy implementation

 

  • Ability to lead channels with large number of partners of varying sizes and complexity 
  • Ability to manage dynamic, high-uncertainty environments
  • Influencing skills, analytical and commercial ability, effective relationship management skills and proven ability to function within a matrix-organization       Independent thought leadership and drive to execute 

 

Key Performance Indicators

 

Business:

  • Achievement of key targets for the mass Distribution channel (Revenue, cost savings, market share)
  • Achievement of targeted gross and net acquisitions
  • Achievement of key distribution KPIs
  • Achievement of expansion targets through greater penetration and geographical expansion
  • Ensuring smooth operations across all channel partners in the circle       Resolving supply chain issues

 

People:

  • Resolving channel specific issues in zone within specific timelines
  • Relationship management with zones/branches and key channel partners
  • Team members earning SIP incentives. 

 

Annual Budget Owned / Key Quantitative Parameters like Workforce managed etc.

  • Accountability for circle revenue target for distribution channel for all products Manage performance of all partners COCA budgets.
  • Key Business KPI budgets ( Revenue, Gross )

 

 

Must have technical / professional qualifications

 

University Degree in Business/MBA caliber or equivalent qualification