Sales Manager (Modern/Distributor Trade) - East

**The Purpose of Role**:This role will have the responsibility of selling the complete UFS portfolio into the Malaysia market, focusing on key channels of workplace, hotels, restaurants, café chains, via the right route to market and specialist distributors, pure players. You will also have responsibility for managing the total UFS portfolio within one of our strategic national foodservice distributors/customersThis will be achieved by successfully exceeding monthly, quarterly, and annual targets for assigned national accounts and effective planning, strategic account management and strong relationships with nominated national accounts including key management and personnel.**Team Structure**:- Reporting to: Regional Sales Manager**Key Responsibilities**:- Formulate account plans and strategies to achieve budgets in nominated distributors/customers- Execute the right portfolio/innovation to win in the key channels. Reach more operators through emerging channels and bold new partnerships.- Create new business plans targeting Small and Medium Enterprises (workplace) in the assigned geography area/market.- Pursue and maintain Top 20 SKU ranging.- Liaise and provide feedback to SSM regarding market activity and compile reports as requested.- Work closely with DSR in training and educating them in the UFS range by conducting regular demonstrations.- Ensure all national promotional activities are executed and driven at the branch level.- Conduct quarterly and six-monthly reviews with distributors where applicable.- Attend all UFS selling skills and chefmanship training sessions.- Involvement in trade shows where applicable.**Travel**:50% of traveling time is required.**Essential Experience/Skill/Knowledge**:- Experienced Account Manager in FMCG or Food Service background- Customer development experience in a supervisory role- Good understanding of the Malaysian Food Service market- Proven track record in sales, preferably in the Food Service Industry**Desirable Experience/Skill/Knowledge**:- Bachelor's degree in Sales/Marketing/Culinary or Catering disciplines is preferred.- Passion for Growth: to demonstrate a "Can-Do" attitude and leadership to reach outstanding growth levels, able to gain team commitment: to demonstrate high effectiveness in Team Leadership.- Change Catalyst: To initiate and drive necessary changes.- Strong selling and influencing skills.- Good communication skills.- Strong Interpersonal skills.