Activation Executive Kedah (Based in Alor Setar)

U Mobile; Alor Setar; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Malaysia is seeking an Activation Executive responsible for driving sales targets and ensuring compliance among Promoters. This role requires 2-4 years of experience in sales or field auditing, along with strong communication and leadership skills. The position offers comprehensive benefits, including flexible working hours and travel opportunities. Join a dynamic team dedicated to excellence in retail operations and training support.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, optical and insurance benefits

Flexi working hours arrangements

Special employee discounts for selected F&B Brands

Qualifications

• 2 – 4 years’ experience in sales, trade marketing, retail operations, or field auditing.
• Able to travel frequently and manage ad-hoc assignments.
• Competent in compiling sales numbers and preparing reports.

Responsibilities

• Drive Promoters to achieve sales targets while ensuring compliance.
• Conduct on-ground audits of Promoters.
• Provide weekly reports on audit findings and trends.

Skills

Sales fundamentals

Communication skills

Leadership abilities

Coaching ability

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Problem-solving skills

Education

Minimum SPM qualification

Diploma or bachelor's degree in business, marketing, sales or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Life at U Mobile

We are Passionate, Innovative, Trustworthy, Team-Oriented & Fun-Loving.

At U Mobile, we are always on the lookout for great talents and passionate individuals to join our growing team.

Let’s start your journey with an award-winning organization! #UnlimitingYourPotential

Top Reasons To Join Us

• Awarded as the Most Preferred Graduate Employers (2022 & 2023), Gold Winner for Excellence in Workplace Culture (2021), Bronze Winner in Cross-Generational Workforce Engagement (2024)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, optical and insurance benefits
• Flexi working hours arrangements
• Staff Line & Device Subsidy
• Smart Casual Attire
• Child Parental Care Leave
• Convenient location with access to public transport (Imbi Monorail/Bukit Bintang MRT)
• Special employee discounts for selected F&B Brands

Job Summary

The Activation Executive serves as frontline enforcers in their assigned states/regions, driving Promoters to achieve sales targets while ensuring full compliance with in-field execution standards.

The Day-To-Day Activities

Sales, Audit & Compliance Enforcement

• Ensure Promoters sell effectively to hit the monthly sales target, as Executive are accountable for regional sales outcomes.
• Conduct frequent on-ground audits of Promoters as per the targets assigned by Partner Management Lead.
• Validate Promoters compliance with operational fundamentals: grooming, punctuality, presence, registration SOPs, and SFA check‑ins.
• Ensure stock and POSM sufficiency during roving activities and portable booths activities.
• Verify product knowledge among Promoters during audits.

Support Regional-Specific Execution

• Implement HQ strategy while adapting to region‑specific challenges (e.g., local events, distributor constraints, geography exploration etc.).
• Collaborate with distributor project manager and supervisors to ensure smooth execution of Promoters activities.
• Recommend improvements or corrective actions specific to the region.
• Audit retail outlets as when required.
• Source for potential partners.

Insights & Reporting

• Provide weekly reports on audit findings, regional gaps, and Promoters performance trends.
• Share clear and practical on‑ground insights (e.g., Promoters morale, customer response, execution challenges, competitors’ activities) to help management adjust strategy and make informed decisions.
• Offer feedback on distributor readiness, stock movement, and POSM usage.

Training Support

• Support regional classroom or online training when required (delivered jointly with Central).
• Reinforce product knowledge, SOP awareness, and compliance expectations during visits.

Issue Identification & Flagging

• Detect and immediately flag non‑compliance practices (e.g., incorrect registrations SOPs, abnormal volumes).
• Document all issues in the regional issue log, ensuring escalation to Lead and Central Account Manager when necessary.
• Track repeated offenders or recurring issues for corrective action.

About You

• Minimum SPM qualification. Diploma or bachelor's degree in business, marketing, sales or related field are strongly encouraged to apply.
• 2 – 4 years’ experience in sales, trade marketing, retail operations, or field auditing.
• Able to travel frequently, and manage ad‑hoc assignments. For this region, you are required to travel to Perlis & Penang island at least once a month.
• Exposure to working with promoters or distributor‑led sales team is an advantage.
• Knowledge of sales fundamentals, merchandising, and retail execution standards.
• Competent in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint for reporting and analysis.
• Skilled in compiling sales numbers and preparing reports.
• Communication skill: able to engage Promoters, distributor supervisors, and collaborate with Account Manager effectively.
• Coaching ability: comfortable reinforcing product knowledge and SOP awareness during field visits.
• Upholds professionalism and accountability in compliance monitoring.
• Strong leadership abilities with people management experience to lead promoters and driving performance.

What’s Next ?

Once you have applied online, our team will review your application and due to a high volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be notified.