Sales & Marketing Manager

 Advertisement No:  NEWS/035/ 2023

Applications are invited from eligible candidates for the under mentioned vacancy situation for Nature Environment & Wildlife Society (NEWS):

Name of the Post:  Sales & Marketing Manager(Related to Agri-marketing for Farmers/Community Society in Sundarban – West Bengal), Vacancy-1

Location – Kolkata, India.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 6  to 7 years in a Sales & Marketing role is required, preferably with a few years in Agri -Marketing business & and the tourism industry
• Bachelor’s Degree in the Sales & Marketing/Tourism/Agri-business or allied fields.
• Relevant experience in Agribusiness/Agri. Marketing /Value Chain Development including Post Harvest Management and working with FPOs/Large Farmers groups, etc.; Experience in sales & marketing, supply chain management for FPOs; Team management, communication, and administrative skills required for the position, to enhance community models of eco-tourism.
• Demonstrate a proven track record in delivering commercial and successful marketing plans, the ability to influence others, strong relationship building and excellent communication skills both written and verbal. Proficiency with MS Office programs, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and digital platforms.
• Experience working in a team environment and leading from the front.
• Efficiency in speaking, reading, and writing English, and Bengali. Working knowledge of Hindi.

Scope of Work:

• Management of day-to-day operational aspect of the overall business, Development of digital marketing & and promotional strategy, and Acquisition of new customers.
• Designed and Incorporated B2B channels, Identification of potential partners and collaborated with them
• Raise fund for BFPCL by writing proposals and applying under relevant schemes
• Capacity building of the BOD members on the sales and marketing techniques
• Understanding of various markets and their preferences.
• Develop relations with clients, particularly with government officials. Liaison with government officials and corporate clients. Identify and explore new business opportunities in allied sectors- innovate even beyond existing market scenarios, to have a holistic approach in community-based/ owned business management.
• Experience in the Agribusiness Industry is mandatory, should have worked primarily in all or few of the key industry areas such as Farmer services, Supply chain strategies, farmers’ groups, community-owned enterprise etc.
• Maintenance of daily stock records and physical verification of stock, keep records of sales, revenue, invoices,
• Coordinate internal resources and third parties/vendors for the flawless execution of projects

To be positioned in Kolkata with need-based placement in different parts of Sundarban related to Sales and marketing works, staying in NEWS Field stations.

Duration of the contract: 1 year, which may extend depending on the work performed. Immediate joining.

Age Limit: Not more than 35 years

Benefits:

Salary: 50,000 /-per month ( tax will be deducted, as applicable)

Application Procedure:

Candidates should submit the applications conforming to the requirements stated above with other personal information that maybe relevant. Also, write a covering letter justifying the candidateship for the following post. The application maybe mailed to hrnews2021@gmail.com