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Life of FMCG Sales Executives

Life of FMCG Sales Executives

Life of FMCG Sales Executives

- Ranjan Sharma

Regional Head - North, BIC Cello

The life of an FMCG sales executive today is a daily adventure: highly task-oriented and remarkably similar for many of us in the field. Most sales executives live to perform and deliver on their goals. In a world where science, data, and digital tools increasingly influence sales outcomes, it has become more important than ever to prioritise data usage while staying focused on disciplined execution and sustainable business growth.

My own career began as a Sales Executive Trainee, and over 25 years, I progressed to the role of Regional Manager. Nearly six of those years were spent as a frontline sales executive, navigating a wide range of challenges, staying motivated and energized each day, meeting daily tasks and deliverables, managing distribution partners, resolving local market issues, ensuring effective distribution, handling high-profile market visits, and managing salesman absenteeism and attrition, both of which directly impact daily sales performance.

Throughout this journey, I was fortunate to work with exceptional leaders who served as mentors. They not only guided me on deliverables but also invested in my personal development. These experiences reinforced a powerful truth: continuous learning, personal development, and consistently showcasing one’s achievements are essential for long-term career growth.

With this belief, I am delighted to share a meaningful platform created by GG: ICanter Learning, where each one of you can showcase your achievements, learn continuously, and stay inspired to accelerate your career growth.


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Ranjan Sharma

Regional Head - North,

BIC Cello

About Ranjan Sharma

An accomplished FMCG business leader with a 25-year career marked by steady progression, deep market understanding, and a strong commitment to building high-performance sales organizations. My journey from Sales Trainee to Regional Head – North at BIC Cello India, has been guided by discipline, resilience, and a people-centric leadership philosophy. My early career accelerated under the mentorship of exceptional leaders, especially GG, who played the role of a true Guru and shaped my ability to connect with teams and earn their trust. This mentorship strengthened my capability to drive sharp on-ground execution and deliver consistent performance in challenging markets. Building on this strong foundation, I went on to lead larger territories and manage complex business responsibilities across multiple regions at Mondelez (Cadbury India). During this phase, I became known for structured thinking, a calm leadership style, and the ability to convert challenges into meaningful opportunities. Over the years, I have built a reputation for driving sustainable growth by strengthening distribution networks, improving execution standards, and elevating sales capability across teams. I am deeply passionate about capability development and have consistently advocated the use of digital transformation within the FMCG sales ecosystem. My journey continues to be shaped by humility, integrity, and a strong belief in continuous learning. Whether leading large teams, expanding new markets, or building future-ready systems, I remain committed to developing people, strengthening partnerships, and enabling long-term business success within the FMCG industry.

Message of Support

ICanter Library is a stellar initiative designed to archive and recognise the great work of sales executives across the country. Over the years, many impactful contributions and success stories were lost in the passage of time. With this platform, these valuable stories will now be preserved, celebrated, and showcased for everyone to learn from and be inspired by.