Sales Executive (Malaysia Market)

Vetra Sports PLT; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EPF/SOCSO/EIS contributions

Travel allowance

Brand merchandise

Job summary

Vetra Pickleball in Malaysia is seeking a hands-on Sales Executive to spearhead growth with pickleball clubs, academies and retailers. You will close deals, manage the full sales cycle, and help turn the brand into a household name among local players.

You will travel across Malaysia, build relationships with clubs, coaches and event organizers, and drive brand presence while meeting targets. A diploma or degree in business is preferred, with 1–3 years of B2B sales experience.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Business or related field.
• 1–3 years of B2B sales experience; sports/retail/FMCG background a plus.
• Proven prospecting, negotiation and closing abilities.
• Strong communication and presentation skills in English and Mandarin; Bahasa Malaysia is a plus.
• Willing to travel within Malaysia and work evenings/weekends for events/tournaments.

Responsibilities

• Identify and onboard pickleball clubs, academies, courts, retailers and groups to stock or purchase paddles.
• Drive full sales cycle: prospect, pitch, demo, negotiate and close deals.
• Develop strategies to grow brand presence and market share in Malaysia.
• Build long-term relationships with club owners, coaches, event organizers and key players.
• Cross-sell apparel and accessories alongside paddle sales.
• Organise demo days, tournaments, sponsorships and community events to generate leads.
• Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
• Maintain records of leads, pipeline and activity; report to management.
• Gather market feedback to influence product and marketing decisions.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Bilingual English/Mandarin

Bahasa Malaysia a plus

Education

Diploma/Bachelor in Business

Job description

As our Sales Executive, you will spearhead our growth in Malaysia. You will own the relationship with pickleball clubs, academies and retailers, close deals, and help turn our brand into a household name among local players. This is a hands-on, high-ownership role for someone who enjoys building markets rather than maintaining them.

Key responsibilities

Identify, approach and onboard pickleball clubs, academies, courts, sports retailers and corporate or community groups to stock or purchase our paddles

Drive the full sales cycle: prospecting, pitching, product demos, negotiation and closing

Develop and execute strategies to grow brand presence and market share across Malaysia

Build and maintain long-term relationships with club owners, coaches, tournament organisers and key players

Cross-sell and upsell apparel and accessories (clothing, wristbands, socks and more) alongside paddle sales

Organise and join demo days, tournaments, sponsorships and community events to generate leads

Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets

Maintain accurate records of leads, pipeline and sales activity, and provide regular reports to management

Gather market feedback on competitors, pricing and player preferences to help shape product and marketing decisions

Coordinate with the operations and logistics team to ensure smooth order fulfilment and after-sales support

About you

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field (or equivalent experience)

1-3 years of B2B sales experience; experience in sports, retail, FMCG or consumer products is an advantage

Proven ability to prospect, negotiate and close deals

Strong communication and presentation skills in English and Mandarin; Bahasa Malaysia is a plus

Self-motivated, target-driven and comfortable working independently

Willing to travel within Malaysia and work some evenings and weekends for events and tournaments

Own transport and a valid driving licence

Passion for sports, ideally pickleball, tennis, badminton or other racket sports

About us

Vetra Pickleball is a Malaysian pickleball brand built on one idea: the best only. We design high-performance paddles for players who demand more from their game, backed by a growing range of performance apparel and accessories. Today, we are present in 5 countries. We are more than a brand. We support professional athletes, juniors and emerging talent with better equipment, training, tournaments and opportunities, because when our players grow, the game grows with them.

Basic salary of RM4,000 - RM5,000, depending on experience

EPF, SOCSO and EIS contributions

Travel and mobile allowance

Free products and brand merchandise

Real opportunity to shape the brand and grow with the company

Career progression as the Malaysian team expands

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• How many years' experience do you have as a sales executive?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years experience in Sports Retail do you have?
• How would you rate your Bahasa Malaysia language skills?