Sales Senior Exec
Job Summary
We are seeking a driven Business Development & Sales Manager to lead sales growth, retail expansion and regional business development for an established consumer brand. The role focuses on Singapore FMCG/retail channels, new business development, and regional distributor expansion across Southeast Asia. You will be responsible for driving account growth, managing retail relationships, and identifying new commercial opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute sales and business development strategies
- Manage and grow relationships with retailers and channel partners
- Identify and evaluate regional distributors across Southeast Asia
- Coordinate business development projects and prepare sales reports
Required Skills
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Sales or Business Development
- Proven experience in FMCG or consumer products
- Strong commercial negotiation and presentation skills
- Willingness to travel regionally when required
Job Details
About the Role
We are seeking a driven Business Development & Sales Manager to lead sales growth, retail expansion and regional business development for an established consumer brand.
The role focuses on Singapore FMCG/retail channels, new business development, and regional distributor expansion across Southeast Asia, with additional opportunities in B2B and institutional channels.
Key Responsibilities
Sales & Business Development
- Develop and execute sales and business development strategies to achieve revenue and growth targets.
- Identify and secure new customers, retail accounts and distribution channels.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts and channel partners.
- Develop proposals, quotations, commercial plans and sales presentations.
- Monitor sales performance, market trends and competitor activities.
- Identify opportunities to increase product range, sales volume and market share.
Retail & FMCG Channel Development
- Manage and grow relationships with retailers, pharmacies, supermarkets, hypermarkets and specialty stores.
- Develop plans for product launches, promotions, trade marketing and in-store activations.
- Work closely with internal teams to ensure product availability and timely execution of promotions.
- Drive account growth through cross-selling, upselling and new product introductions.
Regional Business Development
- Identify and evaluate regional distributors, importers and business partners across Southeast Asia.
- Develop and maintain distributor relationships in Malaysia, Cambodia and other regional markets.
- Negotiate commercial terms, distribution arrangements and business plans with regional partners.
- Conduct market research and identify new opportunities for regional expansion.
- Undertake regional business travel when required.
B2B / Institutional Business Development
- Identify opportunities within B2B, institutional and commercial hygiene channels.
- Develop new accounts and partnerships beyond traditional retail channels.
- Work with internal product and technical teams to understand customer requirements and recommend suitable solutions.
Project & Commercial Support
- Coordinate multiple business development projects and follow up closely on implementation.
- Work with marketing and operations teams on campaigns, product availability and customer fulfilment.
- Prepare regular sales reports, forecasts and market updates.
- Support other commercial initiatives and projects as required.
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, FMCG or a related discipline preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in Sales, Business Development, Key Account Management or Channel Development.
- Proven experience in FMCG, consumer products, household products, personal care, baby care or related industries.
- Strong understanding of the Singapore retail and FMCG landscape.
- Experience working with retailers, pharmacies, supermarkets, distributors or channel partners.
- Proven track record in new business development and revenue growth.
- Experience in regional distributor management or Southeast Asia market development will be highly advantageous.
- Strong commercial negotiation, presentation and relationship management skills.
- Willing to travel regionally when required.
Good to Have
- Experience in household cleaning, hygiene, baby care or consumer healthcare products.
- B2B / institutional sales experience.
- Existing network of regional distributors or retail partners.
- Exposure to trade marketing, digital marketing or e-commerce.