- Reporting to: Commercial Excellence Director
- Location: Subang Jaya, Selangor (Office-based with flexi-hours)
- Spearhead a high-visibility commercial excellence and RTM transformation function for a premier distribution group, leverage advanced sales and behavioral analytics to directly steer regional distribution strategies, and gain direct C-suite visibility alongside executive leadership.
the role
- Route-to-Market (RTM) & Distribution Growth: Lead the development and continuous improvement of sales operations and RTM processes to achieve corporate distribution and revenue targets.
- Outlet & Seller Behaviour Analytics: Track, read, and analyze outlet buying patterns, store-level velocity, and seller coverage frequency to identify performance gaps and propose corrective action plans.
- Route & Cluster Optimization: Design and implement route optimization down to the individual seller level, conducting targeting and customer segmentation analyses to maximize territory coverage and cluster efficiency.
- Commercial Insights & Dashboarding: Synthesize data sets into executive dashboards, trackers, and weekly/daily analytical reports to support strategic sales discussions and operational decision-making.
- Process Governance & Cross-Functional Alignment: Maintain commercial hygiene controls, streamline cross-departmental operations between teams, and champion new commercial capability initiatives.
the experience
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Sales Force Effectiveness (SFE), Commercial Excellence, Sales Operations, or Commercial Analytics within an FMCG or distributor environment.
- Solid understanding of the local FMCG trade ecosystem, outlet dynamics, and Route-to-Market (RTM) frameworks.
- Advanced technical proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power Query with proven ability to manipulate large-scale sales data (proficiency in Microsoft Access is a strong advantage).
- Strong commercial acumen and a firm, proactive mindset. Able to translate data into strategic insights, plan independently, and influence sales execution teams to drive adoption.
To apply online, please use the relevant link provided. Alternatively, please contact Daniel at 0169301789 if you are interested in the job. You can also connect with Daniel on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniel-chang-865b271ba/ for further information.