THE CAREER OPPORTUNITY YOU'VE BEEN SEARCHING FOR: Branch Manager
WHO WE ARE
GLOBAL BUSINESS
• #1 Fortune 500 Company in Consumer Durable category               • Annual sales turnover of $21 billion
• 70 manufacturing & Technology centers around the Globe            • Over 12 brands as part of global portfolio
• Operations in more than 170 countries around the world
BEST EMPLOYER AWARD
We believe that our people make us a great place to work, reflected in the awards we have received consistently over the
past few years.
THE PRODUCTS:
• We are known for our Innovative products, reflected in the multiple awards we have received.
• Our major products include Refrigerators, Washing machines, Air conditioners, Microwaves, RO water purifier & Built-
in appliances
OUR PROMISE TO EMPLOYEES – CREATING MOMENTS THAT MATTER
To empower employees to deliver their best, Whirlpool offers the following 4 propositions:
          • Free to make choices                         • Open and inclusive culture
          • Early differentiated roles                   • Spirit of winning
OUR EXPECTATION – LIVING OUR LEADERSHIP VALUES
                                      Whirlpool of India Ltd.
                                               Job Description
Job title: Branch Manager                            Reports to: Regional Sales Manager
Division/ Department: Sales                          Work Location: Branch Office
PURPOSE: Owns branch sales performance including P&L, volume and market share, new and repeat TP business at
branch and demand planning support to region for distribution, DD, MT channels for all categories except Built-in, and
manages branch budget and overall admin.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
o   Planning
     Owns development of monthly demand plan for the branch.
     Drives collection and reporting of required current and historical branch sales to support category and channel
        logistics.
     Drives sales target- setting for on- ground sales and conducts periodic reviews.
     Leads and reviews branch sales force productivity to meet values and volume targets.
     Manages branch TPI budget.
o   Sales Execution
     Executes sales volume and value targets for branch, leveraging sales analytics.
     Manages execution of BTL initiatives.
o   Trade Partner Management
     Develops TP engagement plan and maintains optimum call cycles to build and strengthen TP relation.
     Identifies, evaluates new TP’s and manages conversion of difficult accounts as needed
o   Operations
     Oversees all marketing and key account management activities for the branch.
     Oversees all sales logistics for the branch for finished and defective goods.
     Owns general administration for the branch
o   Stakeholder Management
    External     Trade Partners, Marketing Vendors, Marketing Agencies
    Internal     Regional Sales Manager, Branch Service Manager, Branch Commercial Manager, Branch
                 Logistics Manager, Category Manager, NB/NC, KAM MT
o   Deliverables
     Driving volume and value targets on monthly or weekly basis.
     Works for the closure of commercial issues and mange financial health of the business.
     Managing conflicts internally and with the trade partners.
     Managing commercial discipline in the territory.
     Works with BSM for the better management of defectives, TP coverage by field service team and works with
        BLM to manage stock fulfillment.
o   Decisions Owned
     Designing trade schemes for TP’s and territory.
     Decision regarding adding or changing the number of TP’s in a certain territory.
     Driving a market campaign, offering credit to TP’s and offering superior payout to the trade partners.
 EDUCATIONAL                                                                        6-8 years
                              Full Time MBA          AGE          EXP
QUALIFICATIONS                                                             In FMCG/ Paints Industry
                                  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
TECHNICAL                                            MANAGERIAL
 Analytical bent of mind.                             Lead with speed – agility, focus and confidence
 Drive results.                                       Unleash Talent – By attracting and developing
 Good people’s manager.                                our people to deliver extra-ordinary results and
                                                        contribute to their full potential
 A good communicator and negotiator.
                                                       One Whirlpool – Break down barriers, team with
 Motivating the team.                                  others and win together
 Build strong partnerships/ relations