foodpanda, a prominent local delivery platform and part of the Delivery Hero Group, is looking for a motivated and results-driven Area Sales Manager to join its team in Pakistan. This role provides an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience and make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. The successful candidate will work independently while collaborating closely with management to drive growth and ensure operational excellence across multiple city locations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Conduct face-to-face meetings with vendors, delivering onboarding training manuals customized for each partner and providing ongoing support to address vendor issues.
- Lead the onboarding and incubation process for various restaurants across assigned regions.
- Work proactively with Supply, Live Operations, Sales, Account Management, and Content teams to ensure timely and accurate completion of all tasks and requirements.
- Research and identify potential accounts, engage with key stakeholders and decision-makers, and generate interest in foodpanda’s platform.
- Oversee newly onboarded vendors to ensure operational excellence, focusing on commercial performance, internal tools, systems, and special projects.
- Support vendor development after acquisition to maximize their potential, managing onboarding and incubation processes effectively.
- Manage and resolve vendor inquiries, issues, and escalations promptly and efficiently.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to maintain a smooth vendor journey and deliver a high-quality vendor experience on the platform.
- Conduct daily field visits to ensure targeted shops are onboarded correctly and on schedule.
- Secure the inclusion of remaining strategic brands on the foodpanda portal, ensuring no key accounts or cuisines are missing within the assigned region.
- Maintain accurate logs and update inventory records using Salesforce.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Sales, Marketing, or a related business discipline.
- 2 to 3 years of experience in field sales or key account management.
- Strong work ethic with a self-starter attitude, integrity, and the ability to lead personal development while contributing effectively to a high-performing team.
- Solid understanding of sales functions, including Channel and Category Sales.
This position is ideal for candidates who thrive in a fast-moving environment and are eager to contribute to a growing platform with a global footprint. Joining foodpanda means becoming part of an innovative company dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences across approximately 65 countries worldwide.