Area Manager - Penang Island

Maxis; George Town; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading converged solutions company in Penang is seeking an experienced Area Manager to lead a team dedicated to achieving sales targets. The successful candidate will foster dealer relationships, execute strategies for efficiency, and ensure compliance. A Bachelor's degree and substantial experience in a similar industry are required. Join us to innovate and grow in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of work experience, including 2-4 years in a similar industry.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong research, analytical, planning, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Distributor Area Executives to meet sales targets.
• Develop and execute strategies for distributor efficiency.
• Train and develop dealers in product knowledge and selling skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

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?

Are you ready to advance your career? We are committed to empowering you to turn your ambitions into achievements. Our goal is to leverage technology to benefit people, businesses, and the nation, helping everyone stay ahead in a changing world.

Job Summary

As an Area Manager, you will lead a team of Distributor Area Executives to meet sales targets and KPIs across all product lines (Open Channel). Your role involves building strong relationships with dealers and fostering their success within the Maxis business journey.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies for distributor efficiency and dealer development
• Expand distribution points and maintain healthy trade buffer stock
• Train and develop dealers in product knowledge, selling skills, and IT systems
• Design and implement effective sales campaigns
• Ensure compliance with trade visitation cycles
• Submit management reports in a timely manner
• Plan and prioritize network expansion

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field
• 5-7 years of work experience, including 2-4 years in a similar industry
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong research, analytical, planning, and organizational skills
• Personal traits: positive, passionate, collaborative, self-starter, able to perform under pressure, team player

Maxis values diversity and inclusion. We hire and reward based on capability and performance, regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, education, religion, nationality, or physical ability.

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.