Market Support Manager
SUNRISE & CO (PTE) LTD · Nepal
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- Hybrid
- Full-time
- $70,000 / year
- Nepal
Job highlights
- Build market connections and execute activities.
- Manage local distributors and dealer networks.
- Develop relationships with sports entities.
- Support brand promotions and events.
- Provide market feedback to HQ.
About the role
Market Development Manager
SUNRISE & CO (PTE) LTD, a Singapore-based sports distribution group specializing in badminton and multi-sport products, is expanding its presence in Sri Lanka and seeks a dynamic individual to support market development and execution locally.
Role Overview
This role focuses on building strong market connections and executing on-ground activities in Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Indonesia, working closely with the Singapore headquarters.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and coordinate with local distributors
- Develop relationships with sports dealers, retailers, badminton academies, and coaches
- Support tournaments, demo events, and brand promotions
- Expand dealer network across Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh
- Provide regular market feedback and reporting
- Ensure alignment with HQ strategy
Important Note: This is a non-commercial role. Pricing, contracts, and shipments are handled by Singapore HQ.
Ideal Candidate Requirements
- Strong network in Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh sports/badminton ecosystem
- Experience in sports goods, retail, or distribution
- Good understanding of local dealer and academy networks
- Self-driven and able to work independently
- Excellent relationship-building skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Background as a player, coach, or sports industry professional
- Existing connections with academies and retailers
Compensation
Monthly retainer + performance-based incentives. Travel and approved expenses reimbursed.
Key skills/competency
- Market Development
- Relationship Management
- Sports Distribution
- Network Building
- Event Support
- Market Feedback
- Dealer Network Expansion
- Sports Industry
- Retail
- Badminton
Skills & topics
- Market Development Manager
- Sports Distribution
- Market Expansion
- Relationship Management
- Badminton
- Retail
- Dealer Network
- Event Management
- Sri Lanka
- Nepal
- Indonesia
- Bangladesh
- Sports Industry
- Brand Promotion
- Market Feedback
How to get hired
- Tailor your resume: Highlight your network in Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh sports/badminton ecosystem and experience in sports goods or retail.
- Showcase relationship skills: Emphasize your ability to build and maintain strong connections with dealers, academies, and coaches.
- Demonstrate independence: Provide examples of your self-driven nature and ability to work autonomously.
- Prepare for interviews: Be ready to discuss your understanding of local sports markets and your strategic approach to network expansion.
- Highlight industry passion: Showcase your background as a player, coach, or sports industry professional.
Technical preparation
Map out your network in target countries.,Research sports retail and distribution strategies.,Understand local sports event landscape.,Prepare market feedback reporting examples.
Behavioral questions
Describe building a new network.,How do you work independently?,Share an experience managing distributors.,How do you handle event execution challenges?
Frequently asked questions
- What is the primary focus of the Market Development Manager role at SUNRISE & CO (PTE) LTD?
- The Market Development Manager role at SUNRISE & CO (PTE) LTD focuses on building strong market connections and executing on-ground activities in Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Indonesia, rather than direct commercial responsibilities like pricing or contracts.
- Does SUNRISE & CO (PTE) LTD require commercial experience for the Market Development Manager position?
- No, SUNRISE & CO (PTE) LTD explicitly states this is a non-commercial role. Pricing, contracts, and shipments are handled by their Singapore HQ. Experience in sports goods, retail, or distribution is valued, but not for commercial negotiation.
- What geographical areas does the Market Development Manager cover for SUNRISE & CO (PTE) LTD?
- The Market Development Manager will support market development and execution in Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Indonesia, with a focus on expanding the dealer network across Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh.
- How is the compensation structured for the Market Development Manager role at SUNRISE & CO (PTE) LTD?
- Compensation for the Market Development Manager role includes a monthly retainer plus performance-based incentives. Additionally, travel and approved expenses are reimbursed.
- What kind of network is SUNRISE & CO (PTE) LTD looking for in a Market Development Manager candidate?
- SUNRISE & CO (PTE) LTD is seeking a candidate with a strong network within the sports and particularly the badminton ecosystem in Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bangladesh. This includes connections with sports dealers, retailers, badminton academies, and coaches.
- Is this a remote, hybrid, or on-site role for the Market Development Manager position?
- While the role involves working across Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Indonesia and coordinating with Singapore HQ, the description implies significant on-ground activities in these markets, suggesting a field-based or hybrid arrangement with substantial travel within the covered regions.