Sales Associate
Retailers Association of India (RAI)
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India0–2 yrs1h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- Freshers and up to 2 years · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- CRMExcelMicrosoft OfficeMarketing
- Nice to have
- Sales
- Work
- On-site in Chennai
- Pay
- Not stated by the employer.
- Skill demand
- Marketing30%CRM21%Microsoft Office8%Excel7%of 92 similar fresher jobs posted in India this week
- Listed
- 30 Oct 2026 · still open
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About the Role
The Sales Associate role at RAI is a full-time, on-site position based in Chennai. The Sales Associate will engage with member retailers and prospects to promote RAI programs, services, and events, and support membership acquisition and retention.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify sales opportunities.
- Conduct outreach via calls, emails, and in-person meetings.
- Maintain accurate records of interactions in CRM or tracking tools.
- Provide information about RAI initiatives.
- Respond to inquiries.
- Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely follow-up and member support.
- Assist in preparing sales reports.
- Support event participation.
- Contribute to campaigns that expand RAI’s reach within the retail community.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- CRM or sales tracking tools
- MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Email communication platforms
Qualifications
- Strong sales, negotiation, and customer relationship skills, with the ability to engage professionally with retail businesses.
- Effective communication skills, including clear spoken and written English, and the ability to present offerings confidently.
- Basic proficiency with CRM or sales tracking tools, MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), and email communication platforms.
- Solid organizational and time-management skills to handle multiple leads, follow-ups, and reporting deadlines.
- Prior experience in sales, business development, or customer-facing roles in retail or related industries is an advantage.
- Ability to work on-site in Chennai, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and adapt to a dynamic, member-focused environment.
- Minimum of a bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, commerce, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.
- Interest in the retail sector and willingness to learn about industry trends, best practices, and RAI’s initiatives.