Sales Associate

Sales Associate Rice Sales | Bihar | Jharkhand

Company: Hemraj Group

Location: One for Bihar & One for Jharkhand

Job type: Full-time

Department: Sales

Experience: 3 to 5 years in sales, preferably in rice, FMCG, food products, or consumer goods

Job summary

Hemraj Group is looking for a driven Sales Associate to grow its rice business across Bihar and Jharkhand. The role involves developing retailer and distributor relationships, increasing product availability, and meeting sales targets across the assigned territory.

Key responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with distributors, wholesalers, retailers, and other trade partners.
• Develop new accounts and strengthen business with existing customers.
• Promote Hemraj Groups rice products and communicate product features, pricing, and schemes.
• Drive sales volume, distribution, and product availability in the assigned territory.
• Plan regular market visits and gather feedback on customer needs, competition, and pricing.
• Coordinate order placement, delivery follow-up, payments, and issue resolution.
• Work with distributors and retailers on stock planning and replenishment.
• Share regular updates on sales, market activity, and competitor movements.
• Achieve assigned sales and collection targets.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of relevant field sales experience; experience in rice, FMCG, food products, or consumer goods is preferred.
• Familiarity with the Jharkhand / Bihar market and local trade channels is an advantage.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Comfortable with frequent field visits and territory travel.
• Target-oriented, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
• Basic smartphone and sales-reporting skills.
• Fluency in Hindi; knowledge of local languages is an advantage.

Preferred candidate profile

A proactive sales professional who understands distributor and retailer sales, enjoys working in the field, and can build lasting customer relationships while delivering results.

Company Overview

Hemraj Group is one of the largest processors of rice and related products in Eastern India, with a diverse portfolio that includes two rice processing plants, two solvent extraction units, an edible oil refining unit, and a 2 MW captive power plant. The group has a strong presence in both domestic and international markets, specializing in products such as parboiled rice, refined rice-bran oil, crude rice-bran oil, and de-oiled rice-bran extraction.
Recognized for its excellence, Hemraj Group holds certifications such as ISO 9001:2015, ISO 22000:2005, ISO 45001:2018, HACCP, GMP, FSSAI, and APEDA.
The group has been the highest exporter of de-oiled rice-bran extraction from India for the last seven consecutive years. Its wholly-owned subsidiary, Radhashyam Industries Pvt. Ltd., has won multiple awards as the highest and second-highest exporter.
Hemraj Group's global expansion includes operations in Vietnam, where it operates an agro commodity trading unit headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City. It is one of the largest importers of rice and de-oiled rice-bran (DORB) in the country.
The group has also expanded in Nigeria, where it has two projects: one rice mill (with one of the largest processing capacities in Nigeria) and one solvent extraction and refining plant (also among the largest in Nigeria). The combined expected turnover from these projects is USD 500 million in three years.
The company is actively expanding its product portfolio to include agro commodities trading, covering rice, edible oils, animal feed ingredients, pulses, and more.

Websites:

• www.hemrajgroup.co.in

Global Presence:

Hemraj Group has established itself as a global player with operations in multiple countries, leveraging strategic partnerships and a strong distribution network to cater to international markets. In addition to India, Nigeria, and Vietnam, the Group has entities in Singapore, Dubai, Tanzania, and Benin City, along with footprints across the globe.
With a legacy of more than 65 years, Hemraj Group remains focused on creating value for its employees, driving innovation, and making a positive impact on communities worldwide.

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www.hemrajgroup.co.in