Jr Key Account Manager
Manage Key HTO (traditional trade/provision) and CVS (convenience store) accounts, driving trade execution, and building strong retail partnerships
- Petrol and car allowance included
- FMCG
Reports to: National Key Account Manager
Salary: Up to RM7,000/month + RM800 petrol and car allowance
About the Role
BOH Plantations, Malaysia's leading tea producer, is looking for a Junior Key Account Manager to serve as the primary liaison between BOH and our appointed distributor's sales team. This role focuses on managing Key HTO (traditional trade/provision) and CVS (convenience store) accounts, driving trade execution, and building strong retail partnerships across assigned territories.
What You'll Do
- Act as the main point of contact between BOH and the distributor sales team for assigned key accounts
- Develop and execute trade action plans with clear, time-bound objectives
- Identify business opportunities and operational gaps within assigned territories
- Monitor industry trends, competitor activity, and market dynamics
- Provide in-house and on-the-job training to the distributor's sales force
- Secure strategic display space and prime product placement across categories
- Manage trade spend and operating expenses within budget
- Conduct regular market visits across assigned trade channels
- Lead periodic business reviews with key customers and align on annual promotional plans
- Take ownership of at least one "Special Assignment" annually contributing to broader business goals
- Manage a portfolio of growing HTO accounts (e.g., Longwan, Suiwah, Hwa Thai, Maslee, Midas Merge, Pantai Selamat, Nirwana, Sabasun, Checkers, Seremban Family Store, Melaka Family Store, Econjaya, Pasaraya Target)
- Degree holder with 3-5 years of relevant experience in FMCG
- Experience managing or working closely with a distributor's exclusive sales team
- Strong understanding of General Trade, Modern Trade, and/or CVS channels
- Willingness and ability to travel regularly for market visits
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
- Comfortable working with trade budgets, forecasting, and business reviews
BOH is one of Malaysia's most established and trusted FMCG brands, with a long heritage in the tea industry. This role offers hands-on exposure to key account management, distributor operations, and trade strategy, with direct mentorship from the National Key Account Manager.
Referral reward: Rp5000000