Area Manager

MAXIS Malaysia; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Area Manager to drive sales strategies and manage distributor networks. This pivotal role involves leading teams to expand market presence and acquire quality subscribers. The company fosters a culture of inclusiveness and collaboration, aiming to empower its employees to achieve their ambitions. If you're passionate about sales and possess strong leadership skills, this opportunity allows you to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment. Join a forward-thinking organization that values commitment and performance, and take your career to new heights.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of experience in sales and management within the industry.
• Strong skills in strategy planning and execution for distributors.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage distributor sales teams to achieve market leadership.
• Formulate and execute effective sales campaigns and strategies.

Skills

Sales Strategy Planning

Distributor Management

Team Leadership

Analytical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Are you ready to get ahead in your career?

• We want to empower you to turn your ambitions into achievements.
• We thrive in inclusiveness, diversity and embrace close collaborations for you to create impact for yourself and others.
• Together, we aim to bring the best of technology to help people, businesses and the nation to be ahead in a changing world.
• To realise our vision to become Malaysia’s leading converged solutions company, we are looking for a new talent to innovate and grow with us in a culture that values commitment, performance and possibilities.

Why does this job exist and why is it critical?

The Area Manager will be heavily involved in formulating strategies & its implementation in a given set of area territories. Amongst the core responsibilities are leading distributor’s sales team & managing a network of dealers with the objectives of winning market leadership position & acquiring quality subscribers.

What are you accountable for?

• Strategy Planning & Execution – Distributors efficiency & Dealers’ development
• Distribution points expansion & healthy trade buffer stock holding
• Dealer’s Development & training – Product knowledge, Selling skills & IT System
• Formulate effective & efficient sales campaigns
• Compliance of trade visitation cycle
• Timely submission of management reports
• Network expansion planning and prioritization

What do you need to have for this role?

• Bachelor’s Degree specializing in Business Administration, Marketing.
• 5-7 Years of work experience and 2-4 Years of relevant experience in similar industry
• Proficient in Microsoft, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Good written, oral and interpersonal skills
• Good research, analytical, planning and organizational skills
• Personal traits: Positive, Passionate, Collaborative, A self-starter, Ability to perform under pressure in a challenging environment and A team player

What’s next?

• Once you’ve applied online, our team will carefully review your application. Due to a high volume of applications, we appreciate your patience to allow for a fair and timely review process.
• Should you be shortlisted for the role, we will send you an invitation via email for a digital interview. You can also check on your application status by logging into your candidate account.

Maxis values diverse voices & people. We hire and reward our employees based on capability & performance — regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, education, religion, nationality or physical ability.