Head of Retail Sales

• Driving Business Growth
  • Deliver retail revenue & order targets aligned with Malaysia’s business plan
  • Execute channel strategies across Traditional Retail, Modern Trade, Distributors, and E-commerce
  • Expand and strengthen our retail presence across Malaysia, ensuring comprehensive geographical coverage and maximizing product availability at all key customer touchpoints
  • Identify and unlock new growth opportunities, including customer acquisition, retention, and reactivation
  • Strengthen distribution coverage and improve product availability across all touchpoints
• Managing Channels & Key Customers
  • Lead engagement with key retail accounts, distributors, and e-commerce platforms
  • Drive joint business planning and execution with key partners
  • Ensure strong in-store execution, trade activation, and digital visibility
  • Continuously review performance and identify improvement opportunities
• Leading and Developing the Team
  • Lead, coach, and develop the retail sales team to drive performance and engagement
  • Set clear KPIs and accountability standards
  • Foster a collaborative, performance-driven culture aligned with ASSA ABLOY values
  • Support succession planning and talent development within the organization
• Working Cross-Functionally
  • Collaborate with Product Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to ensure alignment on:
    • Product launches and assortment
    • Pricing and margin (CM%)
    • Demand planning and stock availability
  • Contribute to broader Malaysia and regional strategic initiatives
• Driving Performance & Discipline
  • Use data and insights to monitor performance, identify gaps, and take corrective actions
  • Ensure compliance with ASSA ABLOY processes, policies, and governance standards
  • Drive operational excellence in sales planning and execution

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