Founded in 1959, Hawkins Cookers Ltd. is a professionally managed, public limited company. In the financial year 2010-11, net sales were 332 crores and net profit after tax was 32 crores. The growth in sales over the previous year was 16%. Hawkins is the leader in the pressure cooker market for the last 35 years and has diversified successfully into the cookware market.

  Hawkins is known for its fair policies and ethical practices. Hawkins emphasises incentive payments by results and selection and promotion purely on merit. Hawkins has a well-established Management Training Scheme for young men and women which leads to jobs in the management cadre in 18 months. After successful completion of training, individuals are confirmed with an increase in salary and benefits to around 35,000 per month.

  Fresh graduates are required as Sales Trainees to be posted in important towns in various parts of India. The job involves traveling intensively, managing dealers, modern retail and institutions and achieving sales targets. Over and above the monthly remuneration of 25,000 (or 35,000 after confirmation) incentives up to 6 months salary are available upon target achievement.

 Candidates should be 21 to 28 years of age. Applications giving full details of age, education and experience, if any, should be accompanied by a note (about 300 words) in English in the candidate’s own handwriting on “Reasons why I am interested in this job”. The selection process shall consist of screening of applications; written tests at various centres all over India; and a group discussion and final interview in Mumbai for which return rail fares shall be paid. Do apply promptly to V.P. - Personnel, Hawkins Cookers Limited, Maker Tower F101, Cuffe Parade, Mumbai 400 005.