Field Marketer Kuantan

Kuantan, Malaysia

Job Description


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Open to fresh graduates Local applicants only.
Department: Sales
Location: Kuantan, Pahang, Malaysia
Reporting to: Area Sales Manager
Field Marketer - Kuantan
The Field Marketer (FM) is accountable & responsible for their assigned territories in ensuring optimal planning & execution of field marketing, trade service level and A&V opportunities. Maintain continuous streamlined communication with all key stakeholders for efficient resolution of any trade opportunities/challenges. They will be expected to analyze information from tools like DSD/TME/Retail Eye systems and conduct territorial exploration for business opportunity and growth. The FM is also responsible to observe market dynamics in accordance with JTI standards.
What will you do?

  • Strategizing & Planning:
    • Identify opportunities in the market via Field Marketing approach focusing on consumer centric at retail level to deliver brand building strategies, strategic market development planning & product assessment for optimal awareness & to gain SOM. To undertake proactive approach to convert retailer to \xe2\x80\x98re-teller\xe2\x80\x99 to gain competitive advantage. Ensure all actions and plans, including the assigned distributor\'s sales team actions are in accordance with JTI standards.
  • Execution Excellence:
    • Ensure the achievement of field marketing, sales & distribution objectives focusing on the right & high impact outlets within the designated area.
    • To achieve measurable sales & distribution targets through close monitoring and working closely with distributor\'s sales team/areas of responsibility.
    • Their other field focus includes to scout, identify, secure/install merchandising units and assigned outlets visitation for any related activities.
  • Trade Service Level Optimization:
    • Develop and maintain a highly motivated and competent distributor\'s sales team by fostering a good working relationship with the salesman through regular field visitation, understanding their needs & providing appropriate support.
    • Appraising their performance and guiding them where improvement is needed by providing clear direction & coaching/supporting attention to the assigned distributor\'s salesman.
    • Provide timely & clear feedback regarding salesman performance & market dynamics.
  • Database maintenance & KPI monitoring:
    • Maintaining proper and updated administrative records on sales data, distribution analysis, merchandising records and other business-related costs.
    • Take accountability to fully optimize information from DSD/TME systems and Marketing & sales programs towards realizing the full benefits for the business.
    • To participate or implement any ad-hoc activities as per requested by superior.
    • Actively participate in meetings/discussion on a group or individual basis is needed to have a clear and concise understanding of JTI business objectives.
    • Must have a good knowledge of the merchandising activities / programs to leverage on placement opportunities in the trade within the allocated budget and assigned market.
  • Constructive Communication:
    • To maintain & develop a mutually productive relationship with all assigned accounts like general trade, key accounts, etc. and customers through frequent visitation (including compliance check) & ensuring sales team provide the expected satisfactory trade service level.
    • Need to take accountability to ensure JTI is competitively position against competitors in any channel or retail outlet that we maintain business relationship with.
    • To be flexible & readily accepts any changes in the roles and responsibilities - due to business needs as and when determined by JTI.
Who are we looking for?
  • Diploma or Degree holder in Business Administration, Marketing or any other related fields - required.
  • Class D Driver\'s License is required. Having GDL is an added advantage.
  • Relevant working experience preferably in FMCG
  • Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia. Knowledge of Chinese and local dialects are an added advantage.
  • Have good leadership and interpersonal skills and be able to communicate effectively.
  • Has the ability to plan and organize well.
  • A self-starter with the ability to meet objectives under minimum supervision.
  • Must be familiar & capable in using business tools provided. E.g. DSD/TME/Retail Eye etc.
What\'s in it for you?
  • Work at our JTI office in Malaysia.
  • Be part of a truly international and diverse company with over 40,000 employees in 130 countries.
  • Experience the culture of an Investors in People certified company
  • Find out why 9 out of 10 employees recommend us to a friend.
  • Understand why 9 out of 10 employees say they feel free to be themselves.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD951189
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Kuantan, Malaysia
  • Education
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