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

U Mobile; George Town; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications provider in Penang is seeking an Area Sales Manager. The role focuses on supporting sales within assigned areas to meet targets. The successful candidate will manage dealer portfolios, implement effective sales strategies, and train staff on business continuity concepts. Candidates should have at least 6 years of sales experience in a related field, with strong track records in team management. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic and award-winning organization, ensuring growth for both the business and your career.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical and dental benefits

Flexi working hours

Child Parental Care Leave

Special discounts for selected F&B Brands

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of sales experience in Telco / FMCG environments.
• At least 3 years of sales team management experience.
• Possess own transport and valid driving license.

Responsibilities

• Support Sales & Distribution on assigned areas with KPI on sales target.
• Manage dealers’ portfolio by providing system support.
• Plan and execute sales strategies to expand touch point.
• Train staff on risk management and business continuity.
• Monitor market movement through market intelligence.

Skills

Sales Driven

Target Driven

Market Intelligence

Education

Diploma / Degree or equivalent

Job description

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

Life at U Mobile
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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

• To work closely with distributor in managing dealers’ portfolio by providing system support ie. network, creation, modification and termination.
• To plan, lead, execute and monitor effectiveness of sales strategy and promotion plans by seeking new opportunity to expand UM touch point & pyramid.
• To deepen dealer’s loyalty through activations (Prepaid with plans and Postpaid).
• Develops and provides staff training on risk management and business continuity concepts and principles.
• To ensure proper training and knowledge on System and Product.
• Vigilant to market movement through market intelligence.
• To drive and coach Product Specialist / Sales Team to meet designated area/territory’s prepaid & Postpaid sales target and monitoring their sales performance.
• To 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.