Business Director Malaysia & Singapore

Energizer Holdings; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer goods company is seeking a dynamic Business Director in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. This role demands a hands-on commercial leader experienced in FMCG who can drive execution and optimize team performance. Responsibilities include developing and executing strategies to achieve sales and market share objectives across Malaysia & Singapore. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in sales and marketing, distribution, and P&L accountability, fostering a high-performance culture within the team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in FMCG and strong go-to-market strategies.
• Ability to drive commercial excellence and navigate change.
• Experience working in a matrix structure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to achieve sales objectives.
• Ensure profitability and market share in Malaysia & Singapore.

Skills

Bachelor Degree in Business Administration in Marketing / Finance / Accounting or MBA preferred

Sales, Marketing, Trade Marketing experience from multinational companies

Distribution knowledge

P&L Accountability

Negotiation and presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor or MBA in Business Administration

Job description

Energizer Holdings responsibly creates products to make lives easier and more enjoyable. To do this, we lean into our culture as an organization – we win together, while serving each other, with a willingness to act boldly, all while doing right. Our colleagues hail from all backgrounds, nationalities and walks of life, but our shared mission and purpose make us one team. Because we’re a global organization, you will always have opportunities to learn, grow and develop in your career. We support flexible working arrangements wherever possible.

Position Summary

The company is looking for an execution-driven commercial leader with deep experience in traditional distribution and modern channels. The ideal candidate should come from companies known for strong go-to-market execution ("FMCG experience"). This role requires a hands‑on leader who can work within a matrix structure, drive commercial excellence, and navigate change while ensuring collaboration across the organization. Energizer is looking for a dynamic leader who can optimize team performance, refine execution strategies, and maintain a strong market presence. This executive must bring a fresh perspective, foster a high‑performance culture to ensure sustainable success.

Responsibilities

The Business Director role is responsible and accountable for the development, deployment and execution of strategy and tactical plans to achieve sales and distribution objectives that ensure profitability and market share in Malaysia & Singapore according to the Annual Business Plan.

What we are looking for

• Skills:
  • Bachelor Degree in Business Administration in Marketing / Finance / Accounting or MBA preferred
  • Sales, Marketing, Trade Marketing, experience from multinational companies, consumer goods preferred.
  • Distribution knowledge, Administrative & financial tools management
  • P&L Accountability
  • Negotiation, presentation skills
  • Analytical thinking
• Working relationships:
  • Reports to: VP Developing Markets - Commercial
  • Engagement includes Marketing, Trade Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, Human Resources

Come join us!

Energizer is an equal opportunity employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on age, color, disability, marital or parental status, veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.