Assistant Commercial Development Manager, SEA

A leading global FMCG group is seeking a Commercial Development Manager to join their vibrant team in Singapore. This is an exceptional opportunity for you to play a pivotal role in shaping commercial strategies across Southeast Asia, working with some of the world’s most beloved brands.

What you'll do:

As a Commercial Development Manager based in Singapore, you will immerse yourself in the dynamic world of Southeast Asian markets. Your day-to-day activities will involve collaborating with various internal teams—Sales, Supply Chain, Finance—and external partners to ensure seamless execution of commercial strategies. You will be responsible for reviewing forecasts, identifying risks early on, supporting budget processes with data-driven insights, tracking sales performance metrics meticulously, and ensuring compliance with promotional guidelines. Your analytical acumen will be crucial as you conduct campaign analyses and provide recommendations for improvement. By collecting market intelligence and developing actionable reports, you will help shape the company’s competitive edge. Additionally, you will play an integral role in managing trade spend investments efficiently while driving year-on-year improvements through ROI analysis. Your ability to foster teamwork across departments will be essential as you contribute to revenue management projects aimed at optimising profitability. The position offers significant scope for personal growth as you implement process enhancements that increase efficiency and transparency throughout the region.

• Partner closely with Country Sales and Supply Chain teams to review weekly forecasts for assigned markets, ensuring alignment with operational deliverables.
• Identify potential risks early on and proactively manage contingency planning to achieve key sales targets and operational objectives across multiple Southeast Asian markets.
• Collaborate on forecast accuracy initiatives by analysing trends and supporting the rolling 14-month forecast process through robust local S&OP practices.
• Support the budget cycle by contributing to the preparation of strategic business plans, annual budgets, and adjustments with insightful analysis of commercial plans.
• Track, analyse, and report on all relevant sales performance metrics such as distribution, visibility, quality indicators, gross sales value, trade spend, and more for responsible markets.
• Oversee execution plan monitoring by conducting campaign analyses, providing actionable insights, and recommending improvements to drive results.
• Participate actively in monthly meetings and cross-functional initiatives, ensuring timely completion of follow-up actions for continuous improvement.
• Collect comprehensive market and competitor information to develop detailed reports and propose targeted actions that enhance brand positioning or address specific performance challenges.
• Ensure compliance with promotional guidelines while managing trade spend accruals, payments, and monthly reviews in close collaboration with Finance teams.
• Drive revenue management initiatives by analysing pricing strategies, promotions, trade terms, and ROI frameworks to optimise profitability and volume growth.

What you bring:

To excel as a Commercial Development Manager in this renowned consumer goods group, your proven track record within the FMCG industry will set you apart. Your academic background equips you with solid business fundamentals while your hands-on experience navigating both traditional retail channels and modern trade environments gives you valuable market perspective. You bring not only technical expertise but also strong interpersonal abilities that foster effective collaboration across diverse teams. Your capacity for critical thinking enables you to interpret complex data sets into actionable insights that inform commercial strategy. A proactive mindset ensures that you anticipate challenges before they arise while your resilience allows you to maintain focus during periods of change or high demand. Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications—especially Excel—and familiarity with business intelligence tools like Power BI empower you to create impactful reports that support decision-making processes.

• A university degree in Economics, Business Management, Finance or Marketing provides the foundational knowledge required for this role.
• Relevant experience within the FMCG sector is highly valued; understanding of Traditional & Modern Trade channels as well as Impulse Channel dynamics is essential.
• Background in commercial finance or revenue management is considered a strong advantage for success in this position.
• Exceptional analytical skills paired with proficiency in data interpretation enable you to deliver insight-oriented reporting that drives strategic decisions.
• Demonstrated project management abilities allow you to handle multiple priorities efficiently while maintaining high standards of accuracy.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills empower you to collaborate effectively across teams and build positive relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Proactive approach combined with a high sense of responsibility ensures accountability for delivering results under tight deadlines.
• Resilience and agility are important qualities that help you adapt quickly within a fast-moving environment focused on achieving ambitious goals.
• Advanced MS Office skills—particularly Excel and PowerPoint—are required; familiarity with Power BI reporting tools is highly desirable while SAP knowledge is an added benefit.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as one of the world’s most cherished consumer goods groups thanks to its unwavering commitment to care, quality, and inclusivity. Employees are welcomed into a truly global family where diversity is celebrated—not just respected—and everyone has equal access to opportunities for personal growth. The company’s progressive outlook means it invests heavily in nurturing talent through ongoing training programmes designed around individual strengths. Here you’ll find flexible working arrangements tailored to support work-life balance alongside generous benefits packages that reflect genuine appreciation for employee contributions. The workplace culture thrives on collaboration: ideas are shared openly across borders so everyone feels connected regardless of location or background. Above all else, this company believes success comes from empowering people—giving them space to grow their careers while making meaningful contributions within supportive teams led by approachable managers who champion development at every level.

What's next:

If you are ready to take your career forward within an inclusive team where your expertise makes a difference every day—this could be your next great move!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—your journey towards joining an inspiring global team starts here.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.
Robert Walters (Singapore) Pte Ltd
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