Sales & Marketing Manager

Overview

We are seeking a dynamic Sales & Marketing Manager to join a fast-growing cosmetic brand based in Bengaluru, Karnataka. This role involves driving the sales process, executing marketing campaigns, and developing business partnerships to enhance market presence and customer engagement.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify new business opportunities via distributors, salons, pharmacies, beauty stores, and e-commerce platforms.
• Lead generation and conversion into loyal customers with goals to meet monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Conduct frequent market visits to strengthen and expand the distribution network.
• Maintain and develop strong client relationships while ensuring prompt follow-ups on inquiries, quotations, orders, and payments.
• Collaborate with operations for timely order fulfillment and prepare periodic sales reports.
• Execute diverse marketing campaigns to promote cosmetic products including coordinating product launches, events, and promotional activities.
• Create marketing collateral such as brochures, banners, and digital content with internal teams or agencies.
• Perform competitor analysis and market research to track trends and gather customer feedback for product enhancements.
• Develop partnerships with beauty professionals, salons, influencers, and retailers, and explore new sales channels.
• Negotiate commercial agreements that ensure profitability.
• Deliver exceptional pre- and post-sale customer service while addressing complaints professionally.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Commerce, or related discipline.
• 2 to 5 years of sales and marketing experience, preferably in cosmetics, FMCG, skincare, or personal care products. Freshers with strong communication and sales aptitude are also welcome.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, presentation, and networking skills.
• Knowledge of marketing strategies, branding, and basic CRM software.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work autonomously to meet targets and willingness to travel.

Performance Metrics

• Achievement of sales goals (monthly and annual).
• Customer acquisition and retention rates.
• Expansion of market reach and onboarding distributors.
• Effectiveness of brand campaigns and timely submission of reports.

Preferred Qualities

• Passionate about the beauty and cosmetics sector.
• Entrepreneurial spirit suited for a startup environment.
• Creative problem-solving abilities along with adaptability and eagerness to learn.

Compensation & Benefits

• Attractive and competitive monthly salary in the range of INR 30,000 to 45,000.
• Performance-related incentives and travel allowances.
• Opportunities for professional growth and training.
• Chance to advance within a rapidly expanding company.