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Zonal Sales Manager

We are seeking a talented and result-oriented Zonal Sales Manager to join our team. He/She will play a crucial role in Kheyti’s expansion in the assigned region by managing field sales teams with day-to-day operations and field coaching for achieving sales targets.

Kheyti and our promise

• Kheyti is working on the 3 biggest challenges facing our planet - climate change, livelihoods & food security. We exist to increase incomes for farmers affected by climate change. See our intro video here. We wish to see every farmer become climate-smart.
  

• Our team is extremely passionate about solving complex problems. We value people with this passion. We look for an attitude of entrepreneurship and servant leadership. We believe in extreme freedom with responsibility.
  

• Our leadership team has a combined experience of 40+ years in social impact. They are an alumnus of Kellogg, Columbia, IIT, and have been featured in EarthShot, TED, Forbes 30U30. Elevate.
  

What you will do

• Manage and coach our field sales team members to expand and reach more farmers who will benefit from protected cultivation
  

• Plan and implement strategies with the support of farmer service and marketing functions to improve sales in the zone
  

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the field sales teams including installation of greenhouses
  

• Coordinate with Sales HQ and other support functions like HR, Accounts, and Data to ensure seamless operations
  

• Build strong relationships with dealers, farmer collectives, NGOs, and government officials in the region for B2B sales.
  

Ideal persona

Requirements

• At least 2 years in managing people
  

• 3 Years of experience in rural areas preferably in customer facing roles
  

• VERY strong communication skills
  

• Willing to travel at least 15 days a month in rural india
  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ability to understand CRM systems (Zoho)
  

Qualities

• Mission-driven: excited about making a difference in the lives of smallholder farmers in the age of climate change.
  

• Flexibility to work in a dynamic, often resource-constrained environment, and the ability to wear multiple hats as needed.
  

• Biased towards action and comfortable with learning from mistakes
  

• Willingness to travel and work from rural India at least 10 days a month.
  

Process

• Application: jobs.kheyti.com
  

• Resume shortlist
  

• Round 1 interview
  

• Field Visit + Case Study
  

• Final Interview