Executive 1 (Sales Planning & Management)
We are seeking a proactive and analytical Business Planning Executive to support our Indirect Business operations through sales planning, channel performance monitoring, data analytics, and digital transformation initiatives.
This position plays a key role in supporting Channel Business and Management teams by providing business insights, monitoring market opportunities, tracking tender information, and developing data-driven tools that improve decision-making and operational efficiency.
The ideal candidate should have a strong interest in business operations, data analysis, reporting automation, and digital solutions while possessing excellent teamwork and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities
1. Sales Planning & Channel Support
- Monitor sales performance and key business KPIs for distributor and indirect sales channels.
- Support tracking sales pipeline, forecasts, and business opportunities.
- Prepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly business reports for management review.
- Analyze sales trends, achievement against targets, and channel performance.
- Coordinate with Sales, Finance, Marketing, and Service teams to ensure sales data accuracy.
2. Market & Tender Intelligence
- Track tender announcements, project opportunities, and public procurement activities.
- Collect and consolidate information from online sources, industry portals, and public databases.
- Maintain and update opportunity databases to support sales teams.
- Monitor market movements, competitor activities, and customer trends.
- Provide timely business intelligence reports to management and sales teams.
3. Data Management & Business Analytics
- Collect, cleanse, validate, and standardize business data from multiple sources.
- Perform data analysis to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and business insights.
- Build and maintain dashboards, scorecards, and management reports.
- Improve reporting efficiency through automation and process optimization.
- Support forecasting and business planning activities through data-driven analysis.
4. Digital Transformation (DX) & Automation Support
- Participate in internal DX projects aimed at improving business productivity.
- Support the development and enhancement of business applications using Microsoft 365 platforms.
- Assist in implementing solutions based on:
- Excel
- Power Query
- Power BI
- SharePoint
- Power Apps
- Power Automate
- Microsoft Copilot
- Identify opportunities for automation and process improvement.
5. Cross-functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Channel Sales, Product Marketing, Service, Finance, and other departments.
- Support business reviews, planning exercises, and strategic initiatives.
- Contribute to continuous improvement projects and organizational digitalization efforts.
- Perform additional assignments as requested by the Business Planning Head.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor’s Degree in one of the following fields:
- Business Administration
- Economics
- Finance
- Information Systems
- Data Analytics
- Statistics
- Or related disciplines
Experience
Required
- 2 to 3 years of experience in one or more of the following areas:
- Business Planning
- Sales Operations
- Commercial Planning
- Business Analysis
- Channel Management
- Sales Support
Preferred Industry Background
- Information & Communication Technology (ICT)
- Technology Companies
- IT Vendors
- IT Distributors
- Office Equipment Industry
- B2B Solutions Business
Technical Skills
Mandatory
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Pivot Tables
- Data Analysis
- Reporting & Dashboard Preparation
- Power Query (Basic to Intermediate)
Preferred
- Power BI
- SharePoint
- Power Apps
- Power Automate
- Microsoft Copilot
- AI-assisted productivity tools
- Web-based data collection and information research
Soft Skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Proactive and self-motivated
- Fast learner with continuous improvement mindset
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills
- Detail-oriented and highly organized
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines