Area Sales Executive

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow by Building a Smokeless World.
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can t wait, let s shape it together!

SENIORITY LEVEL : Executive

FUNCTION : Trade & Marketing Distribution

SALARY RANGE : Basic salary + excellent benefits + market leading bonus

LOCATION : Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

ROLE POSITIONING AND OBJECTIVES

Reports to: Area Sales Manager

Reporting Level: Individual Contributor

Geographic Scope: Local

WHAT YOU WILL BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR

• Drive the achievement of team targets by taking full ownership of individual performance & actively participating in a high-performance team culture
• Contribute to state volume, share, and profit targets through utilization of all relevant resources and Return on Investment principle
• Develop long-term commercial relationships with key customers and use these relationships for the commercial benefits of BAT and the customers
• Utilise insights gained from customers/consumers to develop, implement and evaluate initiatives to provide tangible competitive advantage
• Deliver in-store activities that is outstanding to the competition through valuable outlet visit and effective cycle activities

ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

• Fresh graduate or experienced Sales/Marketing Executive
• Possess at least a Degree or equivalent in any field
• Strong negotiation, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good commercial competence and relationship management (internal & external partners)
• Proficient spoken and written English (Malay & Chinese language a plus)
• Active Driving License
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of tools
• Self Driven and Agile along with Strong Relation Building Skills

REMUNERATION & BENEFITS

• Competitive salary, attractive monthly allowance (marketing, handphone, car etc), flexible benefits
• Company vehicle
• Diverse career development opportunities to realise your full potential (in Sales and various functions in Head Office)
• Positive coaching and mentoring, high performing organization with an inclusive culture

What we offer you?
We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes

WHY JOIN BAT?
We re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute certified in offering excellent employee conditions.

At BAT, we champion collaboration, inclusion, and partnership as the bedrock of our values. We wish to foster an environment where every individual can thrive, irrespective of factors such as gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, as well as diverse perspectives and thinking styles. We recognise that our strength lies in embracing talent from all walks of life, empowering us to develop our culture of inclusivity and better achieve our business objectives.

We view career breaks not as obstacles but as opportunities and encourage everyone, without hesitation, to apply. Through our Global Returners program, we provide support to professionals seeking to re-enter the workforce after an extended absence, be it for family care, parental leave, national service, sabbatical, or starting their own venture.
Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.

We take pride in being a Disability Confident Employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to be made during the recruitment process to support you performing at your best, please inform the recruitment partner who will be in touch should your profile be selected for the role you applied for. We are wholeheartedly committed to optimising your prospects of success by making suitable arrangements so that you may showcase your full potential.