Job Responsibilities
- Execute sales activities for assigned business, including product portfolios and marketing plan introductions, order taking, marketing display set-ups, in-store merchandising as well as track and collect payments
- Negotiate with stores for better brand space and presence, shelf optimization, promotions and launches in outlets at minimum costs.
- Work closely with marketing to provide timely feedback on the execution of sales action plans
- Proactively propose effective trade marketing activities to marketing in order to grow sales based on allocated budget
- Monitor competitors activities/products and produce competition reports based on merchandising data. Recommend practical actions to counter competition
- Prepare sales reports and report projected sales forecast. Track and highlight any unusual increase and decrease in customer demand
- Perform other duties as needed or required to maintain and grow profitable business.
This position will require the following experience and skill sets:
- Min. 3 years of field sales experience in nutrition industry or min. 5 years of sales experience in retail pharmacy is required
- Possess a Bachelor's degree in Nutrition or Dietetics. Degree in science can be considered
- Previous experience with infant and children's products is preferred
- Able to speak English, Chinese and Malay
- Strong observation, negotiation & closing skills to achieve sales target
- Possess good analytical skill with knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint
- A people's person
