Sales Executive (Modern Trade)

Coca-Cola; Penang; Hybrid; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in Penang is seeking a motivated sales professional to conduct market visits, achieve sales targets, and build customer relationships. Ideal candidates should have 2-5 years of experience in FMCG, effective communication skills, and the ability to travel within the region. The role offers career development opportunities and a flexible working arrangement.

Benefits

Career Development & Learning Opportunities

Flexible/Hybrid Working Arrangement

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant experience in FMCG or related field.
• Good proficiency in languages.
• Must be able to travel within the assigned region.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular market visits to meet daily sales targets.
• Achieve volume goals by category and maintain productivity.
• Build strong customer relationships and ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Effective communication

Supervisory and coaching skills

Customer collaboration

Education

Minimum STPM/Diploma/Degree-A level

Job description

Overview

The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) is the world's largest beverage company, refreshing consumers worldwide for over 135 years. Our unrivalled portfolio includes more than 500 sparkling and still brands and more than 3,800 beverage choices, with iconic brands such as Coca-Cola, Sprite, Minute Maid, Schweppes, FuzeTea, Monster, and Fanta.

With over 1,500 employees, Coca-Cola Beverages Singapore, Malaysia & Brunei is a complex and well-developed organization that produces, sells, and distributes the Coca-Cola Company products across the country. Our world-class manufacturing plant in Halal Park, Bandar Enstek in Negeri Sembilan serves as our Halal production hub for Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei.

Location & Department

Location: Penang/Kedah

Department: Commercial – Modern Trade

Reports to: Territory Sales Manager

What You’ll Do

• Conduct regular market visits to top outlets and ensure daily sales targets are met across assigned areas.
• Achieve volume goals by category/product and maintain productivity standards, including timely payment collection.
• Drive RED activation standards in outlets and foster a culture of excellence in execution.
• Lead and support the Sales Merchandiser and CCRM teams, manage route planning, asset placement, and promotional activities.
• Build strong customer relationships, ensure compliance with company policies, and submit timely reports for continuous improvement.

What You Bring

• Minimum STPM/Diploma/Degree-A level.
• Preferably 2-5 years’ experience relevant experience in FMCG or any other related field.
• Effective communication skills and good proficiency in languages.
• Good supervisory and coaching skills.
• Strong customer collaboration skill and able to build effective relationships with trade.
• Must be able to travel within the assigned region.

Why Join Us

• Career Development & Learning Opportunities
• Flexible/Hybrid Working Arrangement

Our Purpose & Growth Culture

We are taking deliberate action to nurture an inclusive culture that is grounded in our company purpose, to refresh the world and make a difference. We focus on five key behaviours – curious, empowered, inclusive, agile, and corporate entrepreneurship – and value how we work as much as what we achieve.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

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