Sales Executive - Johor (Batu Pahat)

CelcomDigi; Segamat; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company based in Malaysia is seeking a Sales Executive to manage relationships with channel partners and retailers. This role focuses on driving sales performance and achieving targets through proactive engagement and monitoring of market activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills, experience in sales, and a basic understanding of telco products. The position offers opportunities for growth and requires willingness to travel within assigned territories.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year in sales or distribution roles, particularly in telco operations.
• Familiarity with sales performance metrics and reporting.
• Basic knowledge of Telco prepaid and postpaid products and services.

Responsibilities

• Manage relationships with dealers and channel partners to achieve sales targets.
• Monitor competitor activities and recommend strategies to maintain competitiveness.
• Drive sales initiatives and engage effectively with frontliners.

Skills

Relationship management

Sales execution

Communication skills

Proactiveness

Technical troubleshooting

Education

Minimum SPM qualification

Diploma or Degree in public relations and communications

Job description

Job Description

The Sales Executive (Sales Channel Management) is responsible for driving sales performance through effective engagement and support of assigned sales channels. This includes managing relationships with channel partners, retailers, and agents to ensure sales targets are met. The role involves executing channel strategies, monitoring sales activities, providing product training, and ensuring alignment with company objectives. The ideal candidate will be proactive, target-driven, and skilled in both relationship management and sales execution.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the area (state) owner for all Telco Prepaid and Postpaid businesses under the Open Channel and Modern Trade categories.
• Monitor and report on competitor activities, programs, and presence within assigned clusters. Evaluate their effectiveness, threats, and opportunities, and recommend Quick Win strategies to ensure CelcomDigi remains competitive.
• Ensure healthy cluster performance in alignment with the Sales & Distribution team’s pyramid health guidelines.
• Drive achievement of sales targets, including reload volumes and quality activations, contributing to overall revenue growth.
• Maintain strong brand visibility and presence of CelcomDigi within the assigned clusters.
• Conduct regular sales visits following the 4-Step Sales Call approach to engage dealers and frontliners effectively.
• Expand the dealer base by identifying, recruiting, and nurturing potential dealer touchpoints.
• Actively participate in on-ground initiatives, including events, roadshows, and roving campaigns, to support sales and brand engagement.
• Provide first-level support by troubleshooting dealer and frontliner inquiries related to systems, products, and services.

Requirements

• 1 year 3rd Party Outsourced Contract.
• Minimum SPM qualification; Diploma or Degree in public relations and communications is an added advantage, especially in managing stakeholder engagement, dealer relationships, and brand representation.
• Experience in sales, particularly in working with dealers, distribution channels, and telco operations.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships with dealers and channel partners.
• Results-oriented, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Willing to travel within assigned territories and work outdoors, including weekends and public holidays when required.
• Familiarity with sales performance metrics and reporting.
• Basic knowledge of Telco prepaid and postpaid products and services.
• Must possess own transport and a valid driving license.
• Fluent in Bahasa Malaysia; proficiency in English and/or other local dialects is a plus.
• Tech-savvy with the ability to troubleshoot basic system/product issues for dealers.

Next Steps

Thank you for taking the first step towards joining our team at CelcomDigi! After submitting your application, our Talent Acquisition team will review your CV and reach out to shortlisted candidates to guide you through the next steps, including a pre-screening conversation, interviews and or assessments.

At CelcomDigi, we aspire to be Malaysia’s leading telco-tech company — the nation’s digital growth engine — powering transformation through 5G, AI, and innovation that impacts over 20 million customers. Here, your role goes beyond work. It’s about enabling businesses to thrive, connecting communities, and advancing society, as we build a brand rooted in trust, reliability and customer excellence. Aligned with our employer value proposition, Grow with Purpose. Build with Trust, you’ll have the opportunity to innovate responsibly and create digital solutions that truly make a difference. If you're driven, future focused, and ready to be part of something bigger, we want you on our team.

Let’s advance and inspire Malaysia together! #WeAreCelcomDigi

CelcomDigi is an equal opportunity employer, and committed to promote employment practices that are transparent, objective and fair.