Assistant Sales Manager

Perwira Nadi Trading Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail trading company in Petaling Jaya seeks an experienced Sales Manager to develop and implement strategic sales plans. Responsibilities include managing daily sales operations, analyzing market trends, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in channel management and strong leadership abilities. A Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Business, or a related field is required, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in retail, distribution or wholesale channel management.
• Proven experience in developing strategic partnerships to drive business growth.
• Strong business acumen and analytical capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement effective sales strategic plans to maximize growth.
• Monitor performance metrics and market dynamics to adapt strategies.
• Manage daily sales operations to ensure efficiency and profitability.

Skills

Retail channel management

Negotiating commercial agreements

Analytical thinking

Leadership skills

Customer centricity

Education

Bachelor's degree in Sales, Business, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Collaborate with the Business Manager and senior management to develop and implement effective sales strategic plans aligned with channel priorities and targets to maximize growth and market reach.

Monitor and analyze performance metrics and market dynamics to adapt strategies and capitalize on opportunities.

Analyze and optimize the sell in and sell out performance of responsibility.

Conduct market research to uncover trends, opportunities, and areas for expansion.

Provide timely and effective solutions aligned with stakeholders and business partners’ needs.

Manage and oversee the daily sales operations to ensure efficiency and profitability.

Ensure high levels of customer satisfaction through excellent service.

Cultivate relationships with stakeholders and business partners to ensure satisfaction and loyalty.

Provide training to the team and business partners on brands’ products, values, and effective sales techniques.

Prepare and present sales reports, forecasts, and performance metrics to Senior Management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Sales, Business, Marketing, similar field or equivalent working experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant working experience with strong expertise in retail, distribution or wholesale channel management, with proven experience in negotiating commercial agreements and developing strategic partnerships to expand the network and drive business growth.
• Strong business acumen and analytical capabilities
• Strategic thinker with a solid analytical approach to decision‑making.
• Exceptional planning, organizational and time management skills.
• Self‑motivated and driven toward achievement of goals.
• A customer centric and service focused team leader with a target driven and sales‑focused mentality.
• Ability to build relationships, manage key stakeholder relationships and influence others internally and externally.
• Excellent leadership ability, persuasiveness and people management skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).