A rapidly growing multinational company in the Food industry is seeking an experienced General Manager to oversee the company’s Malaysia operations. This is a key leadership role responsible for driving business performance, managing the local team, and ensuring smooth alignment with the headquarters. The ideal candidate is a seasoned leader from the food-related industry, equipped with strong management capabilities, a proven sales background, and a robust network within the F&B industry.
Job Description
Oversee the day-to-day company operations, ensuring smooth business performance and operational efficiency.
Lead, manage, and develop employees across various functions, fostering a high-performance, collaborative environment.
Act as the primary communication bridge between the Malaysia team and the HQ, providing updates, insights, and strategic proposals.
Drive sales activities, including identifying new opportunities, maintaining key client relationships, and supporting major business negotiations.
Ensure the company meets its sales targets, operational KPIs, and overall business objectives.
Provide strategic leadership in business planning, market expansion, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain strong relationships with industry partners, distributors, retailers, and other stakeholders relevant to the food industry.
Job Requirements
10 - 15 years of leadership experience at top management level within the Food trading industry (product distribution through retail or Horeca channels).
Strong background in sales, including account management, business development, or channel expansion.
Well-established network within the food sector—retailers, restaurants, distributors etc.
Excellent leadership and people-management skills; able to guide and motivate teams effectively.
Strong communication skills, capable of managing stakeholder expectations and maintaining close contact with the HQ.
Strategic thinker with a proactive attitude, strong problem-solving abilities, and the ability to work independently.
Reliable, responsible, and able to represent the company professionally at all levels.
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