Area Manager (Penang Island)

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  • Together, we aim to bring the best of technology to help people, businesses and the nation to be ahead in a changing world.
  • To realise our vision to become Malaysia’s leading converged solutions company, we are looking for a new talent to innovate and grow with us in a culture that values commitment, performance and possibilities.

Why does this job exist and why is it critical?

As an Area Manager, you will lead a team of Distributor Area Executives to meet sales targets and KPIs across all product lines (Open Channel).

Your role involves building strong relationships with dealers and fostering their success within the Maxis business journey.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and execute strategies for distributor efficiency and dealer development
  • Expand distribution points and maintain healthy trade buffer stock
  • Train and develop dealers in product knowledge, selling skills, and IT systems
  • Design and implement effective sales campaigns
  • Ensure compliance with trade visitation cycles
  • Submit management reports in a timely manner
  • Plan and prioritize network expansion

What do you need to have for this role?

  • Bachelor’s Degree specializing in Business, Marketing.
  • 5-6 Years of work experience and 2-4 Years of relevant experience in similar industry
  • Proficient in Microsoft, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
  • Good written, oral and interpersonal skills
  • Good research, analytical, planning and organizational skills
  • Personal traits: Positive, Passionate, Collaborative, A self-starter, Ability to perform under pressure in a challenging environment and A team player

What’s next?

  • Once you’ve applied online, our team will carefully review your application. Due to a high volume of applications, we appreciate your patience to allow for a fair and timely review process.
  • Should you be shortlisted for the role, we will send you an invitation via email for a digital interview. You can also check on your application status by logging into your candidate account.

Maxis values diverse voices & people. We hire and reward our employees based on capability & performance — regardless of ethnicity, gender, age, education, religion, nationality or physical ability.

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