General Manager

Randstad (Schweiz) AG; Selangor; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the vision care sector is seeking a commercially-driven General Manager to oversee its business operations in Malaysia, with future regional responsibilities. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in sales and business development within the optical solutions industry, showcasing expertise in leading teams and driving growth. This role offers a pathway to executive responsibilities as part of a leadership succession strategy.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in commercial roles (sales, business development, general management).
• Deep understanding of vision care industry.
• Experience in leading teams and managing P&L.

Responsibilities

• Lead the commercial strategy and execution for the Malaysia business.
• Achieve revenue and market share targets.
• Build and develop a high-performing local team.

Skills

Sales

Business Development

Team Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Interpersonal Skills

Negotiation Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Science, or related field

MBA or similar advanced qualification

Job description

A leading company inthe vision care sector is seeking acommercially-driven General Manager to oversee itsbusiness operations in Malaysia, with future responsibility for broader regional markets . This role is partof a planned leadership succession strategy and offers a clear pathway tohigher executive responsibilities.

The ideal candidatewill bring a strong background in sales, businessdevelopment , and teamleadership within the contact lens oroptical solutions industry. The roledemands a balance of strategic thinking, hands-on execution, and peopleleadership.

Job Responsibilities

· Lead the commercialstrategy and execution for the Malaysia business, with progressive oversight ofother regional markets.

· Achieve revenue,market share, and profitability targets aligned with corporate objectives.

· Define and executelocal go-to-market strategies in alignment with regional and global direction.

· Drive sales growththrough strong customer relationships, market development, and channelmanagement.

· Identify and developnew business opportunities with optical retailers, eye care professionals, andhealthcare partners.

· Lead new productintroductions and commercial initiatives to strengthen market position.

· Build, lead, anddevelop a high-performing local team across commercial and support functions.

· Ensure operationalexcellence, regulatory compliance, and collaboration across departments such asmarketing, supply chain, and finance.

· Implement andmonitor KPIs to ensure performance and alignment with company standards.

· Work closely withthe Managing Director and regional leadership to ensure smooth leadershipcontinuity.

· Contribute tolong-term organizational planning, talent development, and future-proofing ofthe business.

Job Requirements

· Bachelor’s degree inBusiness, Science, or a related field. MBA or similar advanced qualification ispreferred.

· Minimum of 10 yearsof progressive experience in commercial roles such as sales, businessdevelopment, or general management.

· Deep understandingof the vision care industry is essential.

· Proven experience inleading teams, managing P&L, and driving business growth in complex,regulated markets.

· Strong leadership,commercial acumen, and execution capability.

· Excellentinterpersonal, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

· Strategic thinkerwith hands-on operational approach.

We thank you for applying with us in advance but only short-listedcandidates will be notified.