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FMCG Hiring Trends to Watch in 2026

1 June 2026

Distribution expansion in tier-2 cities is driving record demand for sales officers and area managers.

FMCG companies are aggressively expanding rural and tier-2 distribution, creating a surge in field sales and trade-marketing openings.

Salary bands for experienced sales officers have moved up 12–15% year on year, with two-wheeler allowance and incentives becoming standard.

Candidates with strong distributor-management experience and local language skills are commanding the fastest offers.

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