Area Sales Manager Northern (Based in Penang) - Traditional Trade

U Mobile; George Town; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager based in Penang to support sales and distribution. The successful candidate will work with distributors, plan and execute sales strategies, deepen dealer loyalty, and manage a sales team. Applicants should have at least 6 years of sales experience in the Telco or FMCG sector, with strong management skills. This role offers competitive benefits, flexible working hours, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical, dental, and insurance benefits

Flexi working hours

Staff Line & Device Subsidy

Special employee discounts for selected F&B Brands

Qualifications

• At least 6 years of sales experience in Telco/FMCG with minimum 3 years in sales team management.
• Possess own transport with a valid driving license.
• Aggressive and target driven individual.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with distributor in managing dealers’ portfolio.
• Plan and execute sales strategy and monitor effectiveness.
• Deepen dealer’s loyalty through various activations.
• Drive and coach Sales Team to meet sales targets.

Skills

Sales driven

Team management

Market intelligence

Customer relationship management

Education

Diploma/Degree in any field

Job description

Area Sales Manager Northern (Based in Penang) - Traditional Trade

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

To support Sales & Distribution on assigned areas with KPI on sales target.

The Day-To-Day Activities

• Work closely with distributor in managing dealers’ portfolio by providing system support i.e. network, creation, modification and termination.
• Plan, lead, execute and monitor effectiveness of sales strategy and promotion plans by seeking new opportunity to expand UM touch points & pyramid.
• Deepen dealer’s loyalty through activations (Prepaid with plans and Postpaid).
• Develop and provide staff training on risk management and business continuity concepts and principles.
• Ensure proper training and knowledge on System and Product.
• Vigilant to market movement through market intelligence.
• Drive and coach Product Specialist / Sales Team to meet designated area / territory’s prepaid & Postpaid sales target and monitor their sales performance.
• Proactively manage inter-department requirements and communication in order to meet sales objectives as well as optimizing support resources.

About You

• Candidate must possess at least Diploma / Degree or equivalent in any field.
• At least 6 years of sales experience in Telco / FMCG related environment with minimum 3 years of experience in sales team management.
• Aggressive and target driven.
• Sales driven with good track record.
• Possess own transport with a valid driving license.
• Willing to travel.

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.

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