About the job General Trade Sales Section Manager
Key Responsibilities
1. Sales & Distribution Management
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Manage sales and distribution performance across assigned markets in Thailand to achieve volume, value, and market share targets.
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Partner closely with distributors to strengthen market coverage, optimize product distribution, and ensure effective execution of promotions.
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Develop and expand Local Modern Trade and Special Channel sales to accelerate business growth.
2. Strategic Planning & Market Development
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Lead joint business planning with distributors and key customers, covering volume growth, distribution expansion, and channel strategy.
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Develop and align annual sales and marketing plans, including promotional calendars and trade spending budgets.
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Analyze sales performance and market trends to identify opportunities, improve execution, and provide forecasts and management reports.
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Identify new growth opportunities through market visits, research, and competitive analysis.
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Monitor competitor pricing, promotions, and market presence to inform in-market strategies.
3. Distributor & Customer Management
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Monitor distributor performance, including sell-in/sell-out results, inventory levels, forecast accuracy, promotion execution, and KPI achievement.
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Conduct regular business reviews and maintain effective communication between distributors and internal stakeholders.
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Serve as the key contact point for service improvement, issue resolution, and operational alignment.
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Build and maintain strong relationships with distributors and key account partners.
4. Budget & Business Performance Monitoring
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Manage trade spending budgets and ensure strong return on investment (ROI).
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Track monthly performance and adjust plans in response to market dynamics.
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Monitor the competitive landscape, including pricing, promotional activity, and channel developments.
5. Internal Coordination & Team Supervision
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Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure smooth business operations and execution excellence.
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Provide on-the-job coaching and support sales capability development.
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Initiate and implement sales force effectiveness and performance improvement initiatives.
Qualifications
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Bachelors or Masters degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related fields.
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3–5 years of experience in sales management within consumer products or FMCG industries.
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Experience working with distributors, Local Modern Trade, Special Channels, and General Trade networks; strong regional market understanding.
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Results-driven with strong operational excellence and execution focus.
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Strong commercial acumen with excellent communication, negotiation, analytical, and strategic thinking skills.
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Leadership and coaching capability.
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High accountability with strong ownership mindset.