Area Sales Manager, South
AkzoNobel
- Johor
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Manage relationships and business development with WS/ distributor management skillset.
- Manage 1 distributor in Johor area (pilot) with full distributor management, operation and transition responsibility ( 4 DSR)
- Develop and implement regional strategic sales plans for the retail channel to achieve revenue and market share targets.
- Manage and nurture relationships with key retail accounts, ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Identify and evaluate opportunities for channel expansion within the retail sector, know-how on detail territory analysis and expansion plan strategy, and persuasive selling for expansion on new outlets.
- Lead, motivate, and mentor a high-performing sales team, providing guidance and support to achieve individual and team targets.
- Conduct market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and potential challenges within the retail channel.
- Minimum Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
- Proven experience in sales management, territory management, distributor management. Min 7 years in team management position.
- Leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire a sales team, with direct sales team management experience, not too high level which distance himself with the direct sales team.
- Budget management and strong business & financial acumen.
- Strong strategic planning and execution.
- Data driven decision making and strong business analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
- Good repo building skills with large numbers of dealers in the region.