Closing Date : 30/06/2026

Area Sales Manager  

Hiring Objective:
The role focuses on achieving sales targets, expanding market coverage, managing distributors/wholesalers, and leading distributor's sales representatives to improve product availability, visibility, and revenue in assigned areas.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Develop, recommend, and gain Management approval of the annual business plans for total General Trade channel.
  • Consistent with annual plans, establish monthly and quarterly targets and continually measure progress towards these targets.
  • Deploy, lead and manage execution of the approved annual business plan for General Trade channel via distributor branch management.
  • Work closely with Marketing team to ensure a clear understanding of the marketing objectives and New Product Development direction to further develop the business and execution of trade plans in General Trade channel.
  • Plan and ensure proper execution of promotion activities.
  • Lead, develop, train and manage distributor General Trade channel team members and merchandisers to ensure effective and efficient cycle plan/work process and execution in trade focusing on sales fundamental: basic call rate; effective call rate; repeat purchase rate; distribution; pricing; shelving; merchandising and etc.
  • Evaluate results of sales fundamental and sales promotions plan and recommend, when and where appropriate, on changes deemed necessary.
  • To plan and execute new product launches to ensure timely execution and high standard of display and shelving activation.
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities, including partnerships, distributorships, and strategic alliances.
  • Maintain a deep understanding of our products/services and keep up to date with industry trends.
  • Provide accurate sales forecasts and regular reports to management.

Qualifications & Experience:

  • Degree holder in Business Studies, Marketing or equivalent
  • Converse well in English. Mandarin or Cantonese will be added advantage.
  • 5 years of solid experience in FMCG sales and marketing, preferably from leading MNC or distributor environment handling MNC principle.
  • Experience in General Trade Business and Distributor Management
  • Aggressive, result oriented and with high personal drive to succeed.
  • Have strong people and negotiation skills, able to deal effectively with distributors and to execute the sales / marketing plans.