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Direct message the job poster from YouvitCo-Founder & COO @ Youvit | Making Health Delightful in Emerging AsiaResponsibilitiesResponsibilities of our Country Manager for Malaysia, include but are not limited to:Strategic Planning: Develop and execute a comprehensive go-to-market strategy covering pricing, trade terms, route-to-market, and portfolio priorities.Sales & Revenue Growth: Drive revenue and market share through a mix of modern trade, general trade (where relevant), and digital commerce channels.Customer Relationship Management: Build strong joint business plans with key accounts and lead quarterly reviews to optimize sell-in and sell-out performance.Watsons Singapore Management: Maintain quarterly strategic reviews with the Watsons Singapore team to ensure alignment, continuity, and growth.Guardian Brunei Management: Maintain quarterly strategic reviews with the Guardian Brunei team to ensure alignment, continuity, and growth.2. Retail, Distribution & Trade MarketingRetail & Distribution Management: Expand Youvits presence by onboarding and nurturing strong relationships with key retailers, wholesalers, and regional distributors.Marketing & Brand Building: Execute impactful brand and trade marketing programs (online & offline) to support visibility, conversion, and consumer pull.Activation & Execution: Ensure flawless in-store execution (availability, visibility, planogram, POS materials) via modern trade or retail execution partners.Field Force Management: Monitor field force productivity metrics (e.g., Perfect Store, Coverage, Calls).Market Research & Strategy: Continuously analyze competitive landscape, consumer insights, and retail trends to sharpen category and channel strategies.Product Development: Lead local innovation input by providing structured feedback to Product Development on white space and product performance.4. Finance, Supply Chain & ComplianceFinancial & Performance Management: Full P&L responsibility. Track KPIs, optimize budgets, and report monthly results with corrective action plans when needed.Supply Chain & Demand Planning: Coordinate with central teams to forecast demand accurately and ensure optimal inventory and on-time delivery.S&OP Routines: Implement S&OP routines and liaise with the internal supply chain team to prevent stockouts or overstock.Regulatory & Compliance Oversight: Ensure that all products, communications, and claims are fully compliant with Malaysian (and Singaporean) regulations.5. People & CultureTeam Leadership: Build and manage a growing cross-functional team (currently 4 pax), fostering a high-performance, high-ownership culture aligned with Youvit values.Talent Development: Nurture talent via coaching, clear goal setting, and structured performance reviews.Field Force Training: Implement routines for frontline team feedback, internal training, and cross-department collaboration.Brand Ambassador: Serve as the cultural ambassador of Youvit in Malaysia and Singapore upholding company values internally and externally.6. Reporting & CommunicationBusiness Reporting: Deliver structured monthly reporting to HQ covering revenue performance, account status, market dynamics, and key action items.Business Intelligence: Utilize CRM, retail audit tools, and dashboards to create visibility across the leadership team on execution KPIs.QualificationsWe are looking for seasoned leader with the following qualifications:Experience & BackgroundStrong track record in Modern Trade Retail.5+ years in Consumer Goods (preferably Health & Beauty)Passion for brand building and business managementExposure to both start-up (hands-on) and corporate (best-practice) environmentsDemonstrated strong analytical skills - ''getting-things-done'' over a process driven mentality; systematic thinking, strong analytical, communication and excellent problem-solving skills.CulturalFluent in English (bonus: Chinese & Malay)Strong commercial instincts with passion for Health & BeautySomeone who lives the category (e.g. health & beauty enthusiast)High integrity, grit, and ownership mindsetAgile in fast-paced and ambiguous environmentsData-driven with strong analytical & execution skillsEducation & Technical CompetenceBachelor''s in Business/Marketing (MBA preferred)Experienced in brand building, sales, and business managementProven success in launching and scaling brands in international marketsLocal RelevanceMajority of professional experience in MalaysiaFamiliar with regulatory & market dynamics in vitamins/supplementsSnapshot of the RoleA potential match is street-smart, hungry'', and willing to embark on an adventurous journey throughout life! We prefer entrepreneurial and energetic can-doers that prefer to work in the trenches versus sitting in a suit in a fancy office. 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