Area Sales Manager

Sime Darby Beyond Auto Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Sime Darby Motors in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager to lead and drive sales performance across assigned locations in Selangor and PJ. You will manage sales teams, set targets, and ensure outstanding customer experience.

Proven leadership, strong communication and negotiation skills are essential. You will analyse sales data, develop action plans, and work with internal teams to optimise operations and maximise market share.

Qualifications

• Relevant experience in sales management; automotive industry preferred.
• Proven experience in leading and managing a sales team.
• Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Target-driven with a strong commercial and customer-focused mindset.
• Able to analyse sales performance and develop action plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the sales team.
• Drive sales performance and achieve monthly and annual targets.
• Monitor individual and team performance; implement improvement plans.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to increase market penetration and growth.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer demand.
• Ensure high standards of customer service and satisfaction.
• Collaborate with internal departments to support sales operations.
• Prepare and provide regular sales performance reports to management.

Skills

Sales management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Area Sales Manager to lead and oversee sales performance across assigned locations. The successful candidate will be responsible for driving sales targets, managing sales teams, monitoring market performance, and ensuring excellent customer experience.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and manage the sales team

Drive sales performance and ensure achievement of monthly and annual sales targets.

Monitor individual and team performance and implement improvement plans where necessary.

Develop and execute sales strategies to increase market penetration and business growth.

Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer demand.

Ensure high standards of customer service and customer satisfaction.

Work closely with internal departments to support smooth sales operations.

Prepare and provide regular sales performance reports to management.

Requirements

Relevant experience in sales management, preferably within the automotive industry.

Proven experience in leading and managing a sales team.

Strong leadership, communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Target-driven with a strong commercial and customer-focused mindset.

Able to analyse sales performance and develop appropriate action plans.

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Vehicle Services & Repair More than 10,000 employees

Sime Darby Motors is one of the major automotive players in the Asia-Pacific region with presence in Malaysia, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Macau, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, and Taiwan. We are actively involved in the various parts of the value chain such as importation, assembly, distribution and retail.

The Motors Division has relationships with many vehicle manufacturers around the world. Together with our partners, we strive to address the current challenges faced by the automotive industry and endeavor to support and promote sustainability in the industry.

Sime Darby Motors is one of the major automotive players in the Asia-Pacific region with presence in Malaysia, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Macau, New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, and Taiwan. We are actively involved in the various parts of the value chain such as importation, assembly, distribution and retail.

The Motors Division has relationships with many vehicle manufacturers around the world. Together with our partners, we strive to address the current challenges faced by the automotive industry and endeavor to support and promote sustainability in the industry.

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