Export Sales Manager (Food)

An exciting Export Sales Manager (Food) job has just become available at one of the most respected FMCG firms based in Malaysia. Reporting directly to the COO, this is a role for an export manager who is a leader in their field.

About the Export Sales Manager (Food) Role:
You will be responsible for ensuring sustainable business growth in the country assigned.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement and agree annual and longer-term international market strategy with key stakeholders
• Liaise with distributor partners to and build a seamless export network and brand presence in China
• Manage customer relationships ensuring high customer satisfaction, while jointly building the brand focused on the ultimate consumer, purchase points and market share in each market
• Day-to-day management of all trading issues with foresight to preempt issues
• Develop and implement customer account plans including revenue, profitability and promotional activities
• Manage the account planning process, the points of sale and the ultimate consumer database in each market
• Stay continually up to date with a detailed understanding of the market dynamics and stay ahead by exploiting opportunities on a timely basis and managing issues
• Build relationships and engage key stakeholders with the internal functions of marketing, finance and operations to resolve business issues cross-functionally
• Provide leadership for the export management team including goal-setting, coaching and development

To succeed in the Export Sales Manager (Food) job, you will need the ability to work effectively and co-operatively with the marketing and trade marketing teams.

Key Requirements:

• Minimum of six years of experience in sales
• Minimum of six years of experience in managing importation business
• Experienced in import businesses out of home and retail channels
• Good customer/stakeholder/distributor management skills
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills in English language
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision

This FMCG company needs no introduction and is recognised as a leader in its field of expertise. The culture is demanding, but if you are confident and have a can-do attitude, the potential rewards are definitely significant. The firm is also very focused on developing its employees to the highest standards.

If you are driven, determined and want to take a step up in your career, this is the role for you. Great opportunities await the right candidate in this exciting Export Sales Manager (Food) role.

Apply via eugenie.mun@robertwalters.com.my or contact me to discuss this opportunity.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C