Key Account Executive

Boost Unity; Selangor; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Malaysia is seeking a Key Account Executive to manage relationships with key retail partners and achieve sales targets. The role involves collaboration with marketing and supply chain teams. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Business or Marketing and 2-3 years of experience in FMCG or retail. They should possess strong communication and analytical skills, and be willing to travel within assigned regions.

Benefits

Maternity leave

Opportunities for promotion

Parental leave

Professional development

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• 2–3 years of experience in FMCG, Retail, or Beauty industry.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with key retail partners.
• Achieve sales and distribution targets.
• Develop and implement business plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Location: Based in Petaling Jaya (PJ) – Required to travel to multiple locations

Employment Type: Full-Time

Industry: FMCG / Retail / Beauty

Job Summary

We are looking for a proactive and dynamic Key Account Executive to manage and grow our business with key retail partners across multiple regions. This role involves close collaboration with customers and internal teams to achieve sales targets, enhance brand visibility, and ensure strong execution in-store.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain strong relationships with key retail partners.
• Achieve sales, growth, and distribution targets for assigned accounts.
• Develop and implement annual business and promotional plans with key customers.
• Monitor account performance, analyze sales data, and propose actionable strategies.
• Coordinate new product listings, pricing updates, RTV (return-to-vendor), and trade promotions.
• Work closely with marketing and supply chain teams to ensure timely execution and stock availability.
• Conduct regular store visits to ensure merchandising standards, visibility, and compliance with planograms.
• Track competitor activities, market trends, and provide feedback to management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in FMCG, Retail, or Beauty industry.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with the ability to work independently.
• Willing to travel within assigned regions when required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and reporting tools.
• Possess own transport and valid driving license.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Maternity leave
• Opportunities for promotion
• Parental leave
• Professional development

Work Location: In person