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Offer Letter Format for FMCG Company

An FMCG offer letter is issued by a consumer goods company to sales officers, territory sales managers, area sales managers and trade marketing staff. It sets out the headquarters and territory, fixed pay with sales incentives, TA/DA and vehicle allowances, and rules for dealing with distributors, schemes and stock.

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[Company Logo][Company Name]

OFFER LETTER

Ref. No.:
[Reference Number]
Date:
[Date]

To,
[Candidate Name]
[Candidate Address]

Subject: Offer of Employment as [Designation] – [Territory]

Dear [Candidate Name],

We are pleased to offer you the position of [Designation] in the Sales function of [Company Name]. Your headquarters will be [Work Location] and you will cover the [Territory] territory, reporting to [Reporting Manager]. Your date of joining will be [Date of Joining].

1. Compensation and Field Allowances

ComponentAmount (₹)
Annual Fixed CTC[CTC]
Target Incentive (monthly / quarterly)[Amount]
Daily Allowance – Headquarters[Amount] per working day
Daily Allowance – Ex-HQ / Outstation[Amount] per day
Fuel / Two-wheeler Reimbursement[Amount] per km
Mobile and Data Allowance[Amount] per month

Incentives will be paid as per the sales incentive scheme, linked to secondary sales, outlet coverage, lines per call and collection targets. Allowances are payable on submission of expense claims through the company system.

2. Field Working Rules

  1. You shall follow the approved beat plan, mark attendance and visits on the [SFA App] and submit daily reports.
  2. You must own a two-wheeler with valid registration, insurance and driving licence for field coverage.
  3. You shall not take any money, loan, gift or commission from distributors, retailers or stockists, nor have any financial interest in their business.
  4. Trade schemes, discounts and claims must be passed on to the trade as approved and claimed only on genuine documents; any manipulation is serious misconduct.
  5. You shall maintain company samples, POSM and stock at distributor points and report expiry, damage or market complaints promptly.

3. Conditions

This offer is subject to background verification and submission of your relieving documents. You may be transferred to any territory or headquarters as per business needs. Probation will be [Probation Period] months and notice period [Notice Period].

Please bring your certificates, PAN, Aadhaar (last 4 digits / masked copy), driving licence, UAN and bank details, and sign this letter in acceptance by [Date].

Yours sincerely,

For [Company Name]
[Authorised Signatory]
Human Resources
Accepted by
[Candidate Name]
Date: [Date]

What this template includes

  • Headquarters and territory, as FMCG sales roles are field-based
  • Fixed pay plus monthly or quarterly incentive linked to secondary sales and coverage
  • Daily allowance, travel allowance and two-wheeler or fuel reimbursement
  • Beat plan adherence and sales force automation app reporting
  • Distributor dealings: no personal transactions, credit or gifts
  • Scheme and claim integrity, since fake claims are a key risk

When to use it

  • Hiring territory sales officers to cover general trade beats
  • Offering ASM or ABM roles managing a distributor network
  • Recruiting modern trade key account executives
  • Hiring merchandisers or trade marketing executives

How to customise this template

  1. 1Insert headquarters and towns covered
  2. 2Fill in DA rates for headquarters and ex-HQ travel
  3. 3Reference your incentive scheme and the SFA app used
  4. 4Specify two-wheeler requirement and fuel reimbursement per km
  5. 5Add trade marketing or modern trade specific duties as needed

HR tips

  • State clearly that the candidate must own a two-wheeler and valid licence if required
  • Prohibit taking money from distributors or retailers in any form
  • Audit scheme claims regularly and say so upfront
  • Reimburse expenses on time; delays hurt field morale

This template is a starting point. Review it against applicable labour laws, your state's Shops and Establishments rules, company travel and incentive policies, and with a legal adviser where needed.

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Frequently asked questions

What is headquarters in an FMCG offer letter?+

Headquarters is the base town from which the sales employee covers the territory. Allowances differ for travel within HQ and outside HQ.

Is a two-wheeler mandatory for FMCG sales jobs?+

Many general trade roles need one for beat coverage. Mention it as a requirement and state the fuel or vehicle allowance.

Can an FMCG sales officer deal personally with distributors?+

No. The offer should prohibit personal loans, investments or gifts involving distributors and retailers to avoid conflicts of interest.

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