Assistant Manager Field Sales

DKSH Group; Kuantan; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Assistant Manager for Field Sales to lead and motivate sales teams in achieving ambitious targets. This role involves developing effective sales strategies, managing budgets, and building strong customer relationships. The ideal candidate will possess a solid background in sales management, excellent communication skills, and a degree in Business Studies, Marketing, or Economics. Join a dynamic team where your contributions will directly impact business growth and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Proven sales track record in assigned territories/products/services.
• Degree or professional qualification in relevant disciplines.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales teams to achieve targets for assigned businesses.
• Develop and implement sales strategies for market expansion.

Skills

Sales Management

Communication Skills

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Skills

Customer Relationship Management

Education

Degree in Business Studies

Degree in Marketing

Degree in Economics

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

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Title: Assistant Manager Field Sales

Location:

Kuantan, MY, MY

Global Business Unit: CG

Job Function: Sales

Requisition Number: 179278

Description:

Job Summary

Manage and monitor sales teams to achieve sales targets for assigned businesses/territories and overall business objectives

General Responsibilities

• Manage departmental operating budgets and costs according to annual allocation to ensure efficient usage of resources, where applicable
• Develop and implement short- and long-term sales strategies and plans (e.g. plan sales routes, new customer generation, etc.) to achieve sales targets for assigned businesses/territories
• Assign geographical sales territories and establish budgets. Monitor the team's key performance indicator achievements. Conduct regular reviews to provide feedback on performance gaps and requirements for improvement
• Manage and monitor progress of sales activities, including market hygiene versus client budget and store call cycles. Implement customized solutions based on changing markets and trends
• Monitor costs and provide inputs on proper pricing and contract terms to achieve targeted margins. Assist in negotiations and deal-closing
• Identify product gaps and improvement opportunities based on lost sales data, customer feedback, etc.
• Manage reporting of sales and projected sales/margin forecasts. Propose areas for customer base expansion based on market knowledge
• Manage continuous improvement on sales processes, sales plans, customer satisfaction, etc. Analyze collection trends and suggest solutions for prompt payments
• Manage customer issue resolutions and recommend preventive actions to minimize future incidents
• Develop and build relationships with customers to achieve business objectives
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to better understand client requirements and to leverage cross-product/industry business opportunities

Functional Skills and Knowledge

• Demonstrate sound knowledge and understanding of the industry/market/competitors/customers
• Demonstrate sound knowledge and a proven sales track record in assigned territories/products/services and an existing network of contacts
• Demonstrate strong communication and negotiation skills
• Demonstrate advanced research and analytical skills
• Demonstrate proficiencies in office productivity tools (e.g. Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Demonstrate fluency in English (both written and spoken)

Education

Degree or professional qualification in Business Studies/Marketing/Economics or a related discipline