Assistant CD Manager

Life tastes better with ice cream With 19.000 expert ice cream colleagues and iconic brands like Wall’s, Cornetto and Ben & Jerry’s, loved in 76 countries, we are the world’s largest Ice Cream company leading the industry. We create iconic ice cream brands that are part of everyday life, bringing moments of joy to millions of people around the world. Everybody loves ice cream. And as the world’s biggest pure‑play ice cream company, we have the scale and ambition to make a real difference. What truly sets us apart is how we work. We move fast and keep things simple. We turn ideas into action, trust people to take ownership, and work as one team to win together with integrity. Our culture is high‑performance, collaborative and focused on getting things done. We’re curious and ready for what’s next. We embrace digital, use data to make better decisions, and keep learning, including how AI can help us work smarter and serve consumers better.

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE: Execute with our customers the customer strategy and customer business plan. Lead the Distributor's sales team to achieve the sales objective for the sales area as set in the Customer Marketing Plans and Customer Business plans through timely execution. Responsible for the achievement of Sales (NIV & STT), key Distributor Trade (DT) KPIs. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Ensure ambitious target setting and monitor closely for performance. Prepare plans with focus on results vs. targets set. Identify and implement actions for closing possible results gaps. Monitor, evaluate and track weekly and monthly primary targets and take necessary actions to achieve them. Evaluate the achievement of weekly and monthly secondary sales in the area and take necessary action. Ensure ordering and execution to trade of all agreed promotional stocks and POSM as per company's plan. Cascade of all business related on a time manner. Managing and improving stock in Distributor’s warehouse to a healthy level. Conduct market visits to ensure activities are implemented as planned. Provide market feedback/trade visit report to distributors and follow through to ensure outstanding/gaps are closed timely. Coach distributor sales reps for performance in relation to the targets set and build a winning spirit within his/her team. Evaluate sales reps on personal performance and contribution based on facts and observable data. WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED: SKILLS: Strong communication and negotiation skills. Field sales experience in managerial role especially in Klang Valley will be an added advantage. Proven track record of delivery topline and bottom-line results. Proven track record of managing multiple stakeholders, distributors, and delivering operational excellence. EXPERIENCES & QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's Degree in any field of study Relevant customer development experience with a results driven/achievement focused with the end goal in mind. Experienced in Distributor Trade field sales. Experience leading a team consisting of internal direct reports and distributor sales representatives. #TMICC Why join us? This is a place for people who are passionate about ice cream and are growth obsessed - both for the business and for themselves. People who act like an owner and drive our business end-to-end. People who are driven by success to deliver more than we ever thought we could! You’ll thrive here if you value an inclusive culture, with low ego and hierarchy - and if you’re excited to continuously learn and challenge how we work, using digital, data, and new thinking to push us forward. - Roles with real accountability and visible impact - Free to move fast, experiment and challenge how things are done - Continuous learning and development as the business grows - Reward linked to performance and contribution. Your career here is shaped by what you deliver, as you work across functions and markets and grow with the business. Ready to build the future of Ice Cream? If this sounds like the place where you'd thrive, we'd love to hear from you. Apply online and share your CV. We'll review your application and be in touch with the next steps. If you are an individual with a disability and require assistance at any time during our recruitment process, please let your Talent Acquisition Partner know. Additional information The Magnum Ice Cream Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can do their best work regardless of age, disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic. #LI-Remote Apply To This Job