Job Openings General Trade Sales Section Manager

About the job General Trade Sales Section Manager

Key Responsibilities

1. Sales & Distribution Management

  • Manage sales and distribution performance across assigned markets in Thailand to achieve volume, value, and market share targets.

  • Partner closely with distributors to strengthen market coverage, optimize product distribution, and ensure effective execution of promotions.

  • Develop and expand Local Modern Trade and Special Channel sales to accelerate business growth.

2. Strategic Planning & Market Development

  • Lead joint business planning with distributors and key customers, covering volume growth, distribution expansion, and channel strategy.

  • Develop and align annual sales and marketing plans, including promotional calendars and trade spending budgets.

  • Analyze sales performance and market trends to identify opportunities, improve execution, and provide forecasts and management reports.

  • Identify new growth opportunities through market visits, research, and competitive analysis.

  • Monitor competitor pricing, promotions, and market presence to inform in-market strategies.

3. Distributor & Customer Management

  • Monitor distributor performance, including sell-in/sell-out results, inventory levels, forecast accuracy, promotion execution, and KPI achievement.

  • Conduct regular business reviews and maintain effective communication between distributors and internal stakeholders.

  • Serve as the key contact point for service improvement, issue resolution, and operational alignment.

  • Build and maintain strong relationships with distributors and key account partners.

4. Budget & Business Performance Monitoring

  • Manage trade spending budgets and ensure strong return on investment (ROI).

  • Track monthly performance and adjust plans in response to market dynamics.

  • Monitor the competitive landscape, including pricing, promotional activity, and channel developments.

5. Internal Coordination & Team Supervision

  • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure smooth business operations and execution excellence.

  • Provide on-the-job coaching and support sales capability development.

  • Initiate and implement sales force effectiveness and performance improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors or Masters degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related fields.

  • 3–5 years of experience in sales management within consumer products or FMCG industries.

  • Experience working with distributors, Local Modern Trade, Special Channels, and General Trade networks; strong regional market understanding.

  • Results-driven with strong operational excellence and execution focus.

  • Strong commercial acumen with excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.

  • Leadership and coaching capability.

  • High accountability with strong ownership mindset.