Talent Acquisition Specialist
Chandigarh, India · Contract
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- Experience
- 1–3 yrs
- Salary
- INR 450,000 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 1 week ago
- Work mode
- In office
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Job description
About the Company
Best Price Flipkart Wholesale is dedicated to providing outstanding value and services within the FMCG industry. The company's goal is to empower local enterprises by driving their growth through innovative approaches alongside robust support frameworks.
Role Overview
The Talent Acquisition Specialist will focus on large-scale recruitment for frontline sales roles based at the Zirakpur retail hub. The objective is to achieve full staffing across Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir by targeting field candidates poised to contribute immediately to FMCG revenue generation.
Responsibilities
- Develop sourcing strategies aligned with specific markets by identifying competitor FMCG distributor networks across Punjab and Jammu.
- Directly recruit active field personnel from wholesale marketplaces and retail locations.
- Establish and maintain local talent pipelines utilizing WhatsApp groups and regional employment forums.
- Identify candidates with established connections among stockists and grocers in the area.
- Screen candidates for their knowledge of route planning and understanding of assigned territories.
- Assess language capabilities in Punjabi and related dialects to ensure cultural and market relevance.
- Confirm candidates’ readiness to travel extensively in rural and challenging environments.
- Perform informal reference validation through local distribution centers.
- Coordinate field interviews alongside Area Sales Managers situated in Zirakpur, Punjab, and Jammu.
- Facilitate swift offer deployment to reduce counter-offer risks from competitors.
- Monitor the recruitment process daily, tracking the funnel from sourcing to placement.
Qualifications
- Between one to three years of focused experience in recruiting field sales talent within the FMCG sector.
- Possess comprehensive knowledge of the talent environment specific to Punjab and Jammu & Kashmir.
- Maintain an existing network of FMCG sales staff including Sales Representatives, Sales Officers, and Merchandisers across Northern India.
- Demonstrate the ability to execute recruitment tasks quickly to handle high attrition at the frontline level.
Required Skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Comfortable working in high-paced, dynamic settings.
- Proficiency in the local languages pertinent to the assigned territories.
Preferred Skills
- Experience with digital recruiting platforms.
- Understanding of trends and dynamics in the FMCG market.
Compensation
The total remuneration package can reach up to 450000 rupees annually.
Equal Opportunity
The company endorses equal employment opportunities and values diversity, striving to foster an inclusive workspace for all team members.