Management Associate

DKSH Group; Petaling Jaya; On-site; Full time

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Title: Management Associate

Location: Petaling Jaya, MY, MY

Global Business Unit: CG

Job Function: Sales

Requisition Number: 243512

About the Role

The Management Associate, Consumer Goods is an entry-level opportunity within the DKSH Management Associate Program (MAP), designed to give fresh graduates a meaningful launchpad into the Market Expansion Services industry. Through this 12-month structured program, associates gain hands-on exposure across key business functions, interact directly with Consumer Goods business unit leadership, and develop the commercial skills needed to build a career in Sales and Marketing.

What You Will Deliver

• Rotate across key business functions including Sales, Client Management, Customer Account Management, Sales Force Effectiveness, and Food Services to build a comprehensive understanding of route-to-market and sales fundamentals
• Develop broad knowledge of trade channels and categories, and how growth strategies are developed to address consumer and shopper trends
• Contribute to challenging business projects that support category growth and overall business performance
• Generate data-driven insights and analytical outputs, including graphical representations, to support business decision-making and presentations
• Engage actively with cross-functional teams and Consumer Goods leadership to broaden commercial acumen and accelerate professional development
• Administrative duties and coordination tasks as required

What You Bring

• At least a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Digital Marketing, Business Administration, Economics, Commerce, or an equivalent field
• Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.50 and above, or Second Class Upper equivalent
• Fresh graduate or candidate with less than two years of working experience
• Strong leadership qualities supported by a varied portfolio of extra-curricular activities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in additional languages is an advantage
• Proficiency in office productivity tools including Microsoft Excel (inclusive of Pivot Tables and V-lookups), Power BI, Word, and PowerPoint
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, derive business implications, and present findings clearly
• High attention to detail and a structured, data-driven approach to problem-solving
• Availability to commence the program on 1 October 2026

Why Join DKSH

At DKSH, we help companies grow in Asia and enable people to perform at their best. You will be part of an organization that values accountability, collaboration, and long-term partnerships. We offer a dynamic environment where your contributions are visible and where you can build a meaningful career in Sales and Marketing.