General Manager — Singapore
Full-time | Reports to Regional VP of Asia
About the Role
We are assisting a
global leader within the premium consumer sector
to seek an experienced
General Manager
to lead their
Singapore business
. This is a high-impact leadership role with
full P&L accountability
and direct oversight of
Sales, Marketing, and Trade Marketing
functions. The ideal candidate brings deep commercial expertise across both
on-trade and off-trade
channels, along with a proven track record in
distributor and wholesaler management.
Key Responsibilities
Own full P&L responsibility for the market, driving profitable growth across all business units
Directly lead and develop Sales, Marketing, and Trade Marketing teams, ensuring alignment on commercial strategy and execution
Build and execute channel strategies across on-trade (bars, restaurants, hospitality) and off-trade (retail, e-commerce, wholesale) segments
Manage and strengthen relationships with distributor and wholesaler partners, including contract negotiation, performance management, and route-to-market optimization
Translate global brand strategy into locally relevant marketing and trade activation plans
Monitor market trends, competitive dynamics, and consumer insights to inform commercial decision-making
Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Supply Chain, and global category teams to ensure operational excellence
Represent the company with key trade partners, industry stakeholders, and at market events
What We're Looking For
10+ years of progressive commercial leadership experience in FMCG/consumer goods, with prior GM, Country Manager, or senior Sales/Marketing leadership experience
Demonstrated success managing both on-trade and off-trade channels
Strong track record in distributor/wholesaler management, including negotiation and performance optimization
Experience leading integrated Sales, Marketing, and Trade Marketing functions
P&L ownership experience in a matrixed, multinational organization
Strong commercial acumen paired with strategic and analytical thinking
Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-cultural communication skills
Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred
What We Offer
Competitive compensation and performance-based incentives
Opportunity to lead a high-visibility market within a global organization
Collaborative, growth-oriented culture with strong career development pathways
Salaries in this job posting are for indication purposes only, and should not be used as a reference towards the candidate's final offer. Interested applicants please share your resume with current and expected salary. We apologise in advance that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Posting Personnel:
Grace Lee (R1331930)
Platform&Co Pte. Ltd.
Co. Registration: 201936542N
EA License: 21C0783
Our recruiters have experience in placing professionals in Singaporeand the APAC region. As these emerging economies continue to grow and expand in the region, it is even more important that companies seeking to grow their market share, continually build on talent pipeline.
Platform & Co hopes to bring about a strong community and collaboration with clients and candidates alike. In a broader perspective, we hope to work with organisations to create an impact at the workplace, and to strengthen the trust between hiring managers and candidates.