Business Development Executive (BDE) (+2 - 4 Years)

About the Company

Alpino Health Foods is a fast-growing Indian health food brand focused on creating delicious, protein-rich foods for everyday healthy living. Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Surat, Alpino offers a wide range of nutrition-focused products and is committed to making healthy eating simple, accessible, and enjoyable.

Job Location - Bungalow No. 7, Napoleon Estate, Udhana–Magdalla Rd, near VR Mall, New Magdalla, Dumas, Surat, Gujarat – 395007

Role Description

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Key Account Executive – Modern Trade to manage and coordinate day-to-day operations with key modern trade accounts and other retail partners. The role involves account coordination, order management, inventory tracking, sales reporting, and collaboration with internal sales, warehouse, logistics, and field teams.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day coordination with assigned Modern Trade accounts and retail partners

Coordinate with clients regarding orders, product requirements, promotions, visibility, and marketing activities

Follow up on orders from placement through stock availability, dispatch, and delivery

Coordinate with sales, warehouse, logistics, and supply-chain teams to ensure timely order fulfilment

Track stock availability, inventory movement, and product requirements across assigned accounts

Coordinate with sales promoters and merchandisers deployed at retail stores

Understand store-level requirements and coordinate internally for product availability, visibility, and promotional execution

Monitor primary and secondary sales and maintain regular sales reports and MIS

Follow up on pending orders, claims, stock issues, and other account-related requirements

Coordinate with field sales teams and distributors wherever required

Maintain strong working relationships with clients and ensure timely resolution of operational issues

Support account-wise sales planning, promotional activities, and business-growth initiatives

Maintain knowledge of Surat's key retail areas, distributors, market dynamics, and retail network

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Commerce, or a related field

2–4 years of experience in FMCG, Food & Beverage, Consumer Goods, or related industries

Prior experience in field sales, territory sales, or general trade is strongly preferred

Experience handling distributors, retailers, stockists, or sales territories

Good understanding of primary sales, secondary sales, order booking, and sales operations

Good knowledge of Surat’s retail market, key areas, and distributor network

Strong follow-up, coordination, communication, and relationship-management skills

Good working knowledge of MS Excel and sales reporting/MIS

Ability to coordinate effectively with multiple internal and external stakeholders

Preferred Skills

Experience in FMCG, Food & Beverage, Consumer Goods, or retail sales

Experience handling or coordinating with Modern Trade accounts such as Reliance, D-Mart, and similar retail chains

Experience working with distributors, retailers, promoters, or merchandisers

Strong understanding of Surat market and retail dynamics

Ability to manage multiple orders, accounts, and operational requirements simultaneously

Strong ownership and problem-solving approach

Willingness to coordinate with field teams and travel locally as required

Pay

₹25,000.00 - ₹30,000.00 per month

Benefits

Leave encashment

Paid sick time

Provident Fund

Ability to commute/relocate

Surat, Gujarat: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Experience

Business Development

2 years (Required)

Location

Surat, Gujarat (Required)

Willingness to travel

100% (Required)

Work Location

In person