Assistant Manager – Project Division (Based in Butterworth)

Paint Marketing Co. (M) Sdn Bhd; Butterworth; On-site; MYR 72,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Nippon Paint in Butterworth is seeking an Assistant Manager - Project Division to drive project sales and expand market share. Based in Butterworth, you will coordinate with architects, QS, contractors and developers to promote our paints, waterproofing and related products.

The role requires strong B2B sales experience in building materials, excellent presentation skills, and willingness to travel. You will lead on relationships, site visits, and project proposals.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Business Management / QS / Civil Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of B2B sales experience in building materials, QS or related industries.
• Experience in waterproofing or flooring will have an added advantage.
• Excellent presentation skills and organising skills is required.
• Possess own transport and willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities to support business growth and expansion of market share.
• Build, maintain and strengthen relationships with architects, consultants, quantity surveyors (QS), contractors, developers, painting and waterproofing contractors.
• Plan, coordinate and conduct regular visits to construction sites, build relationship with the contractors and painters besides supplying paints to the project.
• Oversee coordination with specifiers (architect, QS and Developers) and painting contractors on the specification and application of the Company’s products.
• Monitor debtor ageing and collection status to address collection issues and support smooth sales process.
• Prepare sales proposals and deliver sales presentation to key accounts.
• Provide guidance to team members to support improvement of project sales processes to enhance operational effectiveness.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Presentation skills

Organising skills

Communication skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Business Management / QS / Civil Engineering

Job description

Assistant Manager - Project Division (Based in Butterworth)

In Nippon Paint, we believe in building a sustainable future through customer-centric growth. We pride ourselves on delivering good value of products and services to our customers. As the Assistant Manager - Project Division, you will play an important role in driving business growth and expanding Nippon Paint’s market share through new project development and effective account management. Your responsibilities will require you to communicate extensively with various stakeholders from both internally within the Company or group of companies, and externally with our business partners.

Below is a synopsis of your job functions:

Identify and develop new business opportunities to support business growth and expansion of market share.

Build, maintain and strengthen relationships with architects, consultants, quantity surveyors (QS), contractors, developers, painting and waterproofing contractors.

Plan, coordinate and conduct regular visits to construction sites, build relationship with the contractors and painters besides supplying paints to the project.

Oversee coordination with specifiers (architect, QS and Developers) and painting contractors on the specification and application of the Company’s products (i.e. paint, dry mix, sealer, adhesive & fillers (SAF)).

Monitor debtor ageing and collection status to address collection issues and support smooth sales process.

Prepare sales proposals and deliver sales presentation to key accounts.

Provide guidance to team members to support improvement of project sales processes to enhance operational effectiveness.

We are looking for someone who is:

Resourceful and highly energetic self-starter

Creative thinker

Independent and self-motivated but make a great team player

High calibre and dynamic with good communication skills

A person with a pleasant disposition and excellent interpersonal skills

Requirements:

Diploma or Degree in Business Management / QS / Civil Engineering or equivalent from recognised universities

Minimum 5 years of B2B sales experience in building materials, QS or related industries

Experience in waterproofing or flooring will have an added advantage

Excellent presentation skills and organising skills is required

Possess own transport and willing to travel

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