Area Manager

Maxis; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Area Manager to lead its distributor’s sales team and manage dealer networks. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Marketing, alongside significant experience in a similar industry. This role focuses on strategy planning, execution, and the training of dealers to achieve market leadership.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of work experience with 2-4 years in a similar industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the distributor’s sales team and manage dealer networks.
• Formulate strategies for market leadership.
• Expand distribution points and monitor stock levels.

Skills

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Sales strategy formulation

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or 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?

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.