Regional Sales Manager Sabah (Based in Kota Kinabalu)

U Mobile Sdn Bhd; West Coast Division; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Medical & dental benefits

Staff device subsidy

Smart casual attire

Parental leave

Job summary

U Mobile Sdn Bhd in Sabah invites a Regional Sales Manager based in Kota Kinabalu to lead the Sabah sales team, drive distributor partnerships, and achieve targets.

You will work on field with distributors, provide support, train staff, and shape sales strategies. A driver’s license and willingness to travel Sabah are essential.

This role offers flexible hours, competitive benefits, and a dynamic, award-winning workplace.

Qualifications

• 8 years’ experience in Telco or related industry with a minimum of 5 years of experience in sales team management.
• Must be able to travel extensively in Sabah.
• Own car with valid driving license.
• Willing to travel extensively in Sabah.
• Aggressively work on field with sales team and adapt to fast-paced environment.
• Sales driven with good track record.

Responsibilities

• Manage distributor performance and dealer portfolios in Sabah regions.
• Provide system support to distributors (network, activations, modifications).
• Lead Sabah Sales Team with on-ground market visits.
• Plan, monitor indirect channel and promotion campaigns.
• Coordinate trade marketing activities to boost sales.
• Monitor market trends and dealer performance for strategy optimization.

Skills

Sales leadership

Distributor management

Field sales

Market intelligence

Travel willingness

Education

SPM/Senior UEC or equivalent

Job description

Regional Sales Manager Sabah (Based in Kota Kinabalu)

Closing Date : 31/10/2026

Life at U Mobile

We are Passionate, Innovative, Trustworthy, Team-Oriented & Fun-Loving.

At U Mobile, we are always on the lookout for great talents and passionate individuals to join our growing team.

Let’s start your journey with an award-winning organization!

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Top Reasons To Join Us!

• Awarded For Most Preferred Employers in Telecommunication Industry (2022, 2023 & 2024)
• Awarded For Bronze Winner in Cross-Generational Workforce Engagement (2024)
• Awarded For Gold Winner for Excellence in Workplace Culture (2021)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, optical and insurance benefits
• Flexi working hours arrangements
• Staff Line & Device Subsidy
• Smart Casual Attire
• Child Parental Care Leave
• Convenient location with access to public transport (Imbi Monorail/Bukit Bintang MRT)
• Special employee discounts for selected F&B Brands

Job Summary

To lead Sabah Region Sales team by actively on field and work closely with distributors in handling dealers’ portfolios, with a focus on achieving sales targets and KPIs.

The Day-To-Day Activities

Distributor and Dealer Management

• Manage distributor performance by working closely on field and managing dealers’ portfolio in the respective areas/regions
• Provide system support to distributor ie network, creation, modification and termination
• Continue deepening dealer’s loyalty through activations (Prepaid with plans and Postpaid)
• Accountable for dealership management to ensure quality and productive contribution. Approval with sound justifications and judgment for dealerships granted in the respective area/regions

Team Leadership & Cross-functional Collaboration

• Lead and manage Sales Team in the Sabah by being actively on ground visit market with teamto achieve territory sales targets.
• Working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure effective execution and operational support.
• Manage inter-departmental requirements and communication in order to meet sales objectives as well as optimizing support resources

Ensure proper training and knowledge on:

• System : Genuine and accurate activations through control system & system knowledge
• Product : Full range of products
• How to Sell : Accurate and correct information given
• Incentives / Pyramid : Proper guidance in building loyalty
• POSM : Latest & up to date POSM

Sales Strategy & Growth

• Plan, execute, and monitor sales strategies and promotional campaigns to expand U Mobile touchpoints, strengthen the dealer pyramid, and drive Prepaid and Postpaid sales growth.
• Plan, lead, execute and monitor effectiveness of Indirect Channel sales strategy and continue seeking new opportunity to expand UM touch point & pyramid

Trade Marketing support

• Coordinate trade marketing initiatives, including events, POSM, signage, and dealer incentive programmes to improve sales performance and engagement.

Market Intelligence

• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and dealer performance to identify business opportunities and optimize sales strategies
• Vigilant to market movement through market intelligence

About You

• Education: Minimum SPM/Senior UEC or anythingequivalent with a passing result
• 8 years’ experience in Telco or related industry with a minimum of 5 years of experience in sales team management
• Aggressively work on field with sales teamand adaptable with a fast-paced environment
• Sales driven with good track record
• Possess own car with a valid driving license
• Willing to travel extensively in Sabah