International Network Growth Manager

Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Sdn Bhd (PROTON); Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Sdn Bhd (PROTON) in Malaysia seeks a Manager, Network Planning & Development (International Sales) to lead development and expansion of PROTON’s international distributor network. You will collaborate with Internal Sales, Legal, Domestic Sales and Marketing to strengthen market presence and drive global growth.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 5 years in international business or distributor management, with strong English,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in International Business, Business Studies, Finance, Marketing, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of international business, distributor management, network development, sales, or a related field.
• Work Location: Centre of Excellence, Subang Jaya.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies to enhance distributor performance, strengthen governance, and ensure compliance with PROTON’s standards.
• Establish and oversee distributor network development standards to drive operational excellence, consistency, and sustainable market growth.
• Support the evaluation, selection, and appointment of new distributors, including contract renewals, amendments, and terminations.
• Monitor distributor performance and collaborate with relevant stakeholders to identify improvement areas and drive corrective actions.
• Work closely with internal teams and international partners to ensure effective network planning, development, and operational execution across markets.
• Analyse market and distributor performance data to identify opportunities for network expansion, optimisation, and business growth.

Skills

English

MS Office

AI tools

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Intercultural communication

Analytical thinking

Data visualization

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in International Business, Business Studies, Finance, Marketing, or related

Tools

MS Office

AI productivity tools

Job description

Perusahaan Otomobil Nasional Sdn Bhd (PROTON) in Malaysia seeks a Manager, Network Planning & Development (International Sales) to lead development and expansion of PROTON’s international distributor network. You will collaborate with Internal Sales, Legal, Domestic Sales and Marketing to strengthen market presence and drive global growth.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 5 years in international business or distributor management, with strong English,