APP Group Hiring! Full Time Modern Trade Manager in Federal Territory - Ricebowl

Asia Pulp & Paper (APP) invites you to be part of our exciting journey in Malaysia as we create value and expand globally. As one of the world’s largest integrated paper companies, with over 100,000 employees, we deliver products to more than 150 countries through cutting-edge manufacturing and an extensive network of associates.

Our consumer products group, Tissues International, is rapidly growing, and we are seeking a dedicated Modern Trade Manager to join us for Malaysia market.

At APP, integrity in the supply chain and a commitment to our Sustainability Roadmap Vision 2030 are central to our operations. To learn more about our journey toward operational excellence, check out our Sustainability Reports and Forest Conservation Policy at *************—roadmap-vision-2030.

A Modern Trade Manager in Malaysia drives sales growth and brand presence across major hypermarket, supermarket, and retail chains. Core duties involve key account management, joint business planning, trade promotion optimization and distributor management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Account Management: Build and maintain strong buyer relationships with major Modern Trade retailers (e.g., AEON, Lotus's, Giant, Mydin).
• Distributor Management: Work together with distributor’s team to achieve sales related goals such as sales target, product listing, monthly promotion and activities etc. Sales is not completed without collection.
• Joint Business Planning (JBP): Create annual growth plans, sales targets, and volume/value goals with retail partners.
• Trade Marketing & Promotions: Plan, execute, and evaluate in-store promotional campaigns, visibility, and product placements.
• Sales Forecasting: Monitor sell-in and sell-out data, inventory levels, and monthly revenue forecasts.
• Cross-Functional Teamwork: Coordinate with supply chain, marketing, field merchandisers, and promoters to ensure smooth product delivery and stock availability.
• Sales Analysis: Basic Excel (AI) pivot is necessary.
• General Trade (GT): GT experiences is a bonus.

Job Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related field.
• Experience: 5 to 8 years of key account management and/or B2B sales experience within the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) or Modern Trade sector.
• Skills: Strong negotiation skills, commercial acumen, data analytics capability (handling retail scanner data), and fluent communication in English and Bahasa Malaysia/Mandarin.
• Distributor Management: At least 3-5 years of experience in managing distributor.
• Transportation: Possess own car.