National Sales Development Manager

This role is for one of Weekday’s clients Salary range: Rs 2500000 - Rs 3000000 (ie INR 25 - 30 LPA) Min Experience: 15+ years Location: Kolkata JobType: full-time We are looking for a highly experienced and commercially driven Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer who can operate as a trusted partner to the CEO while bringing strong expertise in healthcare consumer products and channel sales . The ideal candidate will have previously handled a National Channel Sales role , with a strong understanding of distributor networks, trade channels, regional markets, sales planning, and channel expansion. This is a strategic and execution-oriented position requiring someone who can understand business priorities, work closely with senior leadership, and drive follow-through across sales and commercial initiatives. The candidate should combine strong business acumen with excellent communication, coordination, analytical, and stakeholder-management capabilities. Requirements Key Responsibilities Work closely with the CEO on strategic, operational, and commercial priorities, ensuring timely execution and follow-up. Leverage extensive Channel Sales experience to support business growth, distribution expansion, and revenue-generation initiatives. Assist in developing and executing national sales strategies across distributors, dealers, retailers, modern trade, and other relevant channels. Coordinate with sales leadership and regional teams to track targets, performance, market opportunities, and key business initiatives. Analyze sales reports, channel performance, market trends, and regional data to provide actionable insights to the CEO. Support the CEO in identifying opportunities for market expansion, channel development, and improved sales productivity. Drive cross-functional coordination between sales, marketing, operations, finance, supply chain, and other teams. Prepare business reviews, MIS reports, presentations, dashboards, and briefing documents for leadership meetings. Track key decisions and action items from leadership discussions and ensure timely closure with relevant stakeholders. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including distributors, channel partners, senior sales leaders, and business associates. Support strategic initiatives, special projects, and business reviews led by the CEO. Must-Have Skills Channel Sales 15–20 years of overall professional experience, preferably with substantial experience in healthcare consumer products, FMCG, consumer healthcare, pharma, or allied sectors . Proven experience managing or leading National Channel Sales operations. Strong understanding of distributor and channel networks across multiple regions. Excellent commercial, analytical, negotiation, and business-planning skills. Ability to work directly with senior leadership and handle confidential and high-priority business matters. Strong communication,…