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ElectricPe - Head of Sales and Distribution

Weekday (YC W21)
Gurugram, Haryana, India
Full-time
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Full Description

๐—ง๐—ต๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ฟ๐—ผ๐—น๐—ฒ ๐—ถ๐˜€ ๐—ณ๐—ผ๐—ฟ ๐—ผ๐—ป๐—ฒ ๐—ผ๐—ณ ๐˜๐—ต๐—ฒ ๐—ช๐—ฒ๐—ฒ๐—ธ๐—ฑ๐—ฎ๐˜†'๐˜€ ๐—ฐ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฒ๐—ป๐˜๐˜€

๐—ฆ๐—ฎ๐—น๐—ฎ๐—ฟ๐˜† ๐—ฟ๐—ฎ๐—ป๐—ด๐—ฒ: ๐—ฅ๐˜€ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ - ๐—ฅ๐˜€ ๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ๐Ÿฌ (๐—ถ๐—ฒ ๐—œ๐—ก๐—ฅ ๐Ÿฎ๐Ÿฑ-๐Ÿฏ๐Ÿฌ ๐—Ÿ๐—ฃ๐—”)

Experience: 5+ yrs

Location: Gurgaon, Haryana, India

Job Type: Full-time

We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Head of Sales & Distribution to lead sales, distribution, retail performance, and network expansion across company-owned and franchise outlets.

The role will be responsible for developing the overall sales strategy, driving revenue growth, improving outlet performance, expanding the franchise network, and building a high-performing multi-territory sales organisation. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in retail sales, distribution, franchise development, channel management, and multi-location operations.

This is an on-site leadership role requiring close collaboration with the Founder/CEO and operational teams.

Requirements

Key Responsibilities

โ€ข Develop and execute the overall sales and distribution strategy across territories, company-owned outlets, and franchise stores.

โ€ข Establish territory-wise, store-wise, and team-wise sales targets aligned with business objectives.

โ€ข Lead and coach Territory Sales Managers and drive accountability across multiple sales territories.

โ€ข Monitor revenue, sales conversion, lead generation, customer follow-up, outlet productivity, and other key sales metrics.

โ€ข Identify underperforming outlets and implement targeted action plans to improve sales performance.

โ€ข Build and manage a strong pipeline of potential franchise partners and locations.

โ€ข Evaluate prospective franchisees based on commercial capability, market potential, location suitability, and business fit.

โ€ข Lead franchise acquisition, commercial discussions, onboarding, and launch planning.

โ€ข Coordinate with internal teams to ensure new franchise outlets are operationally and commercially ready for launch.

โ€ข Support existing franchise partners with sales planning, performance improvement, and business development.

โ€ข Drive sales execution across both COCO and FOFO outlets.

โ€ข Improve store-level sales processes, lead management, customer engagement, and conversion practices.

โ€ข Work with Operations and Supply Chain teams to ensure product availability and timely delivery across outlets.

โ€ข Develop territory expansion plans based on market potential, customer demand, competition, and commercial viability.

โ€ข Analyse sales data, forecasts, outlet performance, and territory trends to identify opportunities and risks.

โ€ข Prepare regular business reviews, sales forecasts, expansion updates, and performance reports for the Founder/CEO.

โ€ข Establish standard sales processes, reporting mechanisms, performance dashboards, and review cadences.

โ€ข Drive cross-functional collaboration across Sales, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Finance.

โ€ข Identify opportunities to improve revenue, distribution efficiency, customer acquisition, and retail productivity.

What Makes You a Great Fit

โ€ข 5+ years of experience in sales leadership, retail sales, distribution, channel management, or multi-location business management.

โ€ข Proven experience managing sales teams across multiple territories, stores, branches, or outlets.

โ€ข Strong experience in franchise development, FOFO models, channel sales, or partner management.

โ€ข Demonstrated ability to build and execute sales strategies that deliver measurable revenue growth.

โ€ข Experience managing franchise acquisition, partner onboarding, location evaluation, and outlet launches.

โ€ข Strong understanding of retail sales processes, lead conversion, customer follow-up, and outlet performance management.

โ€ข Proven ability to lead and coach managers and frontline sales teams.

โ€ข Strong commercial judgement with excellent negotiation, relationship management, and business development skills.

โ€ข Comfortable working with sales data, forecasts, KPIs, dashboards, and performance reports.

โ€ข Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a results-oriented mindset.

โ€ข Excellent communication and stakeholder-management skills, including the ability to present effectively to founders and senior leadership.

โ€ข Ability to work closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing, and other cross-functional teams.

โ€ข Strong ownership mindset and willingness to operate hands-on in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

โ€ข Comfortable working on-site in Gurgaon and travelling across territories and outlet locations as required.

โ€ข Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Sales, Marketing, Management, or a related discipline is preferred.

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