Key Account Manager - Modern Trade South Zone

Company Description Plix is a plant-based wellness brand focused on making superfoods enjoyable, accessible, and effective for everyday health-conscious consumers. The company offers a fun and diverse product range, including effervescent, Personal Care, RTD, and more. Plix aims to build a vibrant community of individuals who prioritize wellness while enjoying their health journey. Team members join a mission-driven environment that values innovation, consumer delight, and sustainable, plant-based nutrition.
Role Description The Key Account Manager – Modern Trade South Zone is a full-time, on-site role based in Hyderabad base. This role is responsible for managing and growing key modern trade accounts in the South Zone, including building strong relationships with retail partners and category managers. Daily activities include planning and executing sales strategies, negotiating visibility and promotions, monitoring store-level performance, and ensuring timely replenishment and merchandising. The Key Account Manager will collaborate with internal teams on pricing, offers, and marketing activations, track key metrics and reports, and identify opportunities to increase market share and brand presence. The role also involves regular market visits, competitive analysis, and ensuring compliance with company standards at partner outlets.
Qualifications
Strong key account management and client relationship skills, with experience handling modern trade or large retail chains.
Demonstrated expertise in sales planning, negotiation, and execution, including promotions and in-store activation.
Ability to analyze sales data, track performance metrics, and derive insights to drive growth and improve visibility.
Effective communication and collaboration skills to work with cross-functional teams such as marketing, supply chain, and finance.
Good understanding of FMCG, wellness, or consumer goods categories; prior experience in health, nutrition, or plant-based products is an advantage.
Proven organizational and time-management abilities, with capacity to manage multiple accounts and priorities across the South Zone.
Comfort with on-ground operations, frequent store visits, and working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field; relevant experience in modern trade key account management is strongly preferred.

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