Assistant Manager / Manager - Sales & Marketing

Fuji Global Chocolate (M) Sdn. Bhd.; Gelang Patah; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chocolate manufacturer is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive strategies and enhance profitability. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s in Business or Marketing, at least 5-10 years of relevant experience, and strong communication skills. Fluency in English is essential, with the ability to travel locally and internationally. This role involves managing markets in Malaysia, Singapore, and Asia, requiring strategic planning, negotiation proficiency, and a strong market understanding.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of business development experience for Assistant Manager, 10 years for Manager.
• Experience in the food industry is preferred.
• Experience in chocolate, cocoa, or oil & fat industry is a huge advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business development strategies in alignment with company goals.
• Achieve marketing and sales operational objectives.
• Improve product marketability and profitability.

Skills

Understanding of market trends

Strong business mind

Strategic thinking

Good communication skills

Proficient in negotiation

Fluent in English

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business or Marketing

Job description

Responsibilities

• Responsible for develop and implement business development strategies in alignment with company’s goals
• Achieves marketing and sales operational objectives by contributing marketing and sales information, strategic planning, and performance reviews
• Improve product marketability and profitability by researching, identifying, and capitalizing on market opportunities, including coordination of new product development initiatives
• Plan and execute monthly business plans, including facilitate customer visits and engagement activities to strengthen relationships and identify growth opportunities
• Deliver product demonstrations to customers during visits, showcasing the value and benefits of our products and techniques
• Build a good relationship and promote open communication with all departments to effectively support markets and customers
• Develop market networking, agent or country distributor for market expansion
• Manage Malaysia, Singapore and Asia market

Qualifications

• Understanding of market trends, regulations, and competitors
• Strong business mind and financial literacy
• Strategic thinking and results-oriented
• Good communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in negotiation, analysis, and problem-solving
• Strong work ethic
• Fluent in English speaking
• Willing to travel both local and oversea and work independently
• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, or relevant fields
• Minimum 5 years (for Assistant Manager); 10 years (for Manager) of business development and sales experience in manufacturing field, preferable food industry
• Experiences in chocolate, cocoa or oil & fat industry will be huge advantage

By applying to this job, you have confirmed your availability to travel and work at the location Pelabuhan Tanjung Pelepas (PTP), Gelang Patah, Johor.