Snapdragon / Qualcomm Key Account / Sales Manager – CPU Retail Business

We are looking for an experienced Key Account Manager / Sales Manager – CPU Retail Business to support the growth of Snapdragon-powered devices in the Kazakhstan retail market on behalf of our client Qualcomm.

The role focuses on developing relationships with key retail and e-retail partners, supporting sell-out growth, improving market visibility, and strengthening the positioning of Snapdragon-powered notebook and PC products.

This is a hands-on commercial role for a candidate who understands the local consumer electronics and IT retail landscape and can drive execution across key accounts.

Key Retail Focus

• Technodom
• Sulpak
• Alser
• Additional relevant IT and consumer electronics retailers

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with key retailers and e-retailers in Kazakhstan.
• Drive sell-out performance for Snapdragon-powered notebook and PC products.
• Support retail activation plans, promotions, product launches, and visibility measures.
• Work closely with retail buyers, category managers, OEM partners, distributors, and store teams.
• Improve Snapdragon product presence and positioning within the notebook and PC category.
• Monitor competitor activities, pricing, promotions, availability, and retail execution.
• Identify new business opportunities within the local IT and consumer electronics retail landscape.
• Support product training and sales enablement activities for retail staff.
• Coordinate with field teams, promoters, merchandisers, and trainers where applicable.
• Provide regular reporting, market insights, and performance updates.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for a commercially minded candidate with proven retail or e-retail experience in Kazakhstan, ideally within IT, notebooks, PCs, consumer electronics, OEMs, or related technology categories.

The ideal candidate knows the local retail landscape, has experience working with major accounts, and is able to translate brand objectives into strong local market execution.

Requirements

• Proven experience in retail, e-retail, key account management, channel sales, or business development.
• Strong background in IT, notebooks, PCs, consumer electronics, OEMs, or related technology categories.
• Experience with retailers such as Technodom, Sulpak, Alser, or comparable local retailers is a strong advantage.
• Good understanding of the Kazakhstan retail and distribution landscape.
• Strong commercial mindset with experience in sell-out growth, promotions, account planning, and retail execution.
• Fluent Russian and/or Kazakh language skills.
• Very good English skills.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple stakeholders.
• Comfortable with sales reporting, market analysis, and structured business updates.
• Willingness to travel within Kazakhstan as required.

What We Offer

• A key role supporting one of the world’s leading technology brands.
• The opportunity to help grow Snapdragon-powered PCs and notebooks in Kazakhstan.
• Collaboration with major retailers, OEM partners, distributors, and technology stakeholders.
• A hands-on commercial role with visible market impact.
• An international working environment with strong technology focus.