Sales Manager (Kota Kinabalu)

Rentokil Initial; West Coast Division; On-site; MYR 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Transportation allowance

Medical insurance

Job summary

Rentokil Initial is seeking a dynamic Sales Manager to lead a high-performing team in Sabah and Kota Kinabalu. You will coach on-site, drive new business, and manage client relationships while coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver service excellence.

The role emphasizes field leadership, data-driven decision-making, and strategic growth to protect customers and expand market share in Malaysia.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of successful sales management or supervisory experience.
• Diploma or Degree in any field is a plus.
• Data-driven with ability to analyze pipelines and forecast.
• Master networker with strong customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach a field-based sales team to meet revenue targets.
• Coordinate and close complex deals, with handover to operations.
• Visit key clients to understand needs and gather feedback.
• Forecast, monitor activity, and optimize the sales pipeline.

Skills

Leadership

Coaching

Data-driven

Relationship-building

Education

Diploma or Degree (plus)

Job description

Are you a natural leader who thrives on coaching others to victory?

Join the Global Leader, Right Here in Malaysia

For over 50 years, Rentokil Initial has been the brand Malaysians trust. We are the premier name in the pest control and hygiene services industry, dedicated to protecting people, enhancing lives, and preserving our planet.

As our presence expands across 11 major cities nationwide, we are looking for a passionate and dynamic Sales Manager to lead the charge. If you are a motivated "player-coach" who loves to build and inspire a high-performing team, this is your opportunity

How You'll Make An Impact

• Team Leadership & Coaching:
• Mentor & Develop: Act as a true "player-coach," spending significant time in the field to provide real-time coaching, feedback and support.
• Inspire & Align: Lead high-energy team meetings, translating company strategy into a clear, actionable sales plan.
• Drive Performance: Develop your team into sales superstars, managing their activity, pipeline, and skill gaps to ensure success.
• Strategic Growth & Revenue:
• Own Your Market: Take full accountability for the branch's top-line revenue, driving new business acquisition, client retention, price increases, and cross-selling opportunities.
• Be a Data-Driven Strategist: Use sales data to review pipelines, identify winning strategies, and forecast accurately.
• Become the Market Expert: Keep a pulse on market trends and competitors, sharpening our unique selling propositions.
• Customer & Operational Excellence:
• Champion Customer Relationships: Personally visit key clients to understand their needs, gather feedback, and ensure we are delivering service that delights.
• Act as the Key Problem-Solver: Be the central point of contact for complex service issues. You will be hands-on, liaising directly with clients and internal departments (like Service and Operations) to manage challenges and see them through to a successful resolution.
• Quarterback Major Deals: Guide your team in coordinating, negotiating, and closing complex contracts, ensuring a smooth handover to operations.
• Be Hands-On: Be agile and ready to conduct on-site inspections (yes, sometimes under the sun!) to support your team and secure new business.
• Drive Accountability: Take responsibility by ensuring your team's daily sales activities are accurately and promptly updated in our system.
• Collaborate to Win: Work closely with service and finance teams to ensure a seamless customer experience, including assisting with collections.

Requirements

What It Takes to Succeed:

• A "Leader-Coach" Mentality: Dynamic, results-oriented, and believes in building people up. You excel at fostering teamwork and positive energy.
• Proven Leadership: At least 5 years of successful sales management or supervisory experience. A Diploma or Degree in any field is a plus.
• Data-Driven & Analytical: Use data to make decisions, manage performance, and coach your team effectively.
• A Master Networker: Natural talent for building and maintaining strong, trust-based customer relationships.
• Resilient & Autonomous: Self-starter who thrives on challenges and can work independently to get the job done.
• Field-Ready: Comfortable working outdoors, conducting on-site visits, and leading from the front.
• The Essentials: Must possess a valid driver's license, own vehicle and a Malaysian citizen or hold relevant resident status.

Benefits

Why You'll Love Working With Us

We invest in our people. We offer a competitive package and a culture of success.

• Attractive Compensation: Base salary and sales incentives.
• Travel Support: Transportation allowance and fuel card.
• Total Wellness: Comprehensive medical, specialist, dental, and optical plans.
• Peace of Mind: Full coverage for Surgical & Hospitalization, Term Life, and Personal Accident insurance.
• Future-Proofing: Additional retirement benefits to secure your future.
• The Perks: Staff purchase plans, a mobile phone, and all the smart tools you need to succeed.

Ready to Make an Impact?

You won't be starting from scratch. You'll join a high-energy, competitive team that is laser-focused on results. We provide extensive product training and hands-on support from our in-house specialists.

Location:

Rentokil Initial Kota Kinabalu, DBKK No 37, Lot 19, Kuala Neutron, Neutron Riverside, Jalan Tuaran Bypass, 88450 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.