Assistant Manager - Sales
Sales / Marketing / Business Development / Merchandising
About the Employer
Job Description
ASSISTANT MANAGER – SALES
Planto Ceylon (Private) Ltd. is an ISO-certified, export-oriented, plant-based food manufacturing company located in Homagama. We are on a mission to defy the boundaries of the plant-based food industry through innovation and our passion for perfection. We are driven by the urge to positively influence eating patterns thereby elevating the lives of everyone around us.
ROLE OVERVIEW
Planto Ceylon (Pvt) Ltd is a fast-growing organization specializing in gourmet sauces, toppings, syrups, powder solutions, and B2B applications. We are seeking a highly driven, commercially focused Business Development Manager to accelerate our local market expansion and deliver strong, sustainable revenue growth.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Manage and grow key customer accounts, including HORECA, retail, distributors and B2B customers.
- Drive sales growth and achieve monthly sales targets across assigned product categories and customer segments.
- Identify and develop new business opportunities within the local market to expand the company’s customer base.
- Build strong, long-term customer relationships and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction and retention.
- Handle customer inquiries, quotations, negotiations, order follow-ups and ensure timely execution of customer requirements.
- Ensure timely follow-up on outstanding payments and maintain healthy collections.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activities and customer requirements to support strategic decisions.
- Maintain transparency in customer dealings and coordinate effectively with internal teams including production, logistics and finance.
KEY REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Marketing or a related field.
- Minimum 3–5 years’ experience in Business Development or Sales, preferably in foodservice, FMCG or B2B sectors.
- Strong knowledge of the Sri Lankan market and key customers.
- Proven track record in achieving sales targets and managing accounts.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship management skills.
- High level of professionalism, accountability and business ethics.
If you feel you are the right candidate, please email your CV with two non-related referees to,
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