Business Development/ Sales Assistant Manager (ID: 690253)

PERSOL; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing firm is searching for a Business Development/ Sales Assistant Manager in Kuala Lumpur. This role focuses on identifying new business opportunities and managing key accounts performance within the FMCG sector. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and proficiency in Excel. A diploma in Business or a related field is required. Positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience with key accounts in modern trade for well-known FMCG companies.
• Ability to articulate product and/or value offerings.
• Strong analytical skills and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue business opportunities within key customers.
• Accountable for sales performance for distributors.
• Lead efforts in acquiring new business and managing regional budget.
• Timely listing of new products according to launch plan.
• Review sales performance and alignment with distributors.

Skills

Account management

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Education

Diploma in Business or relevant field

Job description

Business Development/ Sales Assistant Manager (ID: 690253)

Identify and pursue strategic initiatives and opportunities within key customers and new business acquisitions.

Accountable & responsible for Sell Out sales performance for distributor by category by channel.

Lead efforts in acquiring new business by profiling potential prospects and maintaining relationships.

Manage and monitor the regional budget.

Timely listing of new products into key account according to launch plan.

Review monthly and quarterly sales performance, business review and promotion effectiveness with distributor and buyer to align both sell-out and sell-in by category.

Prepare business plan presentation to the distributor and customer.

To ensure distributors implement the agreed action plans within the stipulated time frame and submit required reports on the results achieved upon execution of the action plans.

Skills & knowledge requirements:

Possess a minimum diploma in Business or any relevant field.

Ideally, candidate with 3 years of experience working with key accounts in modern trade for well-known FMCG companies (IKA, LKA, or Food Service).

Ability to particulate product and/or value offerings.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Strong analytical skills and interpersonal are a must.

Positive, motivated attitude.

Good in computer skills, particularly excel skills.

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