Manager, Network Planning & Development (International Sales)

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

Manager, Network Planning & Development (International Sales)

The candidate will support the development, expansion, and management of PROTON’s international network. This role will work closely with internal stakeholders, including the International Sales Division, Legal, Domestic Sales, and Marketing teams, as well as external global partners such as investors, distributors, and dealers, to strengthen market presence and drive international business growth.

We are looking for a proactive, collaborative, and culturally adaptable individual with strong intercultural communication, stakeholder management, and analytical skills. The ideal candidate should be comfortable working in a dynamic, multicultural environment and capable of building strong relationships while identifying opportunities to support the expansion of PROTON’s export network.

Your Day-To-Day

Develop and implement strategies, policies, guidelines, and processes 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.

Job Requirements & Skills

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in International Business, Business Studies, Finance, Marketing, or a related discipline.

Experience: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in international business, distributor management, network development, sales, or a related field.

Work Location: Centre of Excellence, Subang Jaya.

Skills & Abilities:

Strong command of written and spoken English.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, with familiarity in AI-powered productivity and analytical tools.

Strong interpersonal, stakeholder management, and intercultural communication skills.

Strong analytical, data interpretation, and data visualisation capabilities.

Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and international partners in a multicultural environment.

Proactive, adaptable, and results-oriented with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

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Automobile technology that's the pride and symbol of Malaysian innovation and dedication. 1985 marked a momentous year in Malaysia's history when the country's first national car, the Proton Saga, rolled out for the masses. PROTON is more than just a car company as its inception as a key driver of national development has seen the brand accelerate its learning curve through technology transfer with strategic partnerships and technical collaborations.

Today, PROTON continues designing and building cars which has remained an elusive dream for most nations, but made a reality for Malaysia in 1985 and has since been driving the landscape of Malaysia’s automotive industry.

PROTON

Automobile technology that's the pride and symbol of Malaysian innovation and dedication. 1985 marked a momentous year in Malaysia's history when the country's first national car, the Proton Saga, rolled out for the masses. PROTON is more than just a car company as its inception as a key driver of national development has seen the brand accelerate its learning curve through technology transfer with strategic partnerships and technical collaborations.

Today, PROTON continues designing and building cars which has remained an elusive dream for most nations, but made a reality for Malaysia in 1985 and has since been driving the landscape of Malaysia’s automotive industry.

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