ASSISTANT MANAGER (SALES)

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As part of our business expansion, we are on the lookout for a driven and forward-thinking Assistant Manager (Sales) to join our Circular Economy Department (formerly known as the Plastic and Chemical Department) based at our HQ, Jalan Raja Chulan, Kuala Lumpur.

If you are passionate about sustainability, business growth, and global collaboration—this is your chance to make a real impact.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Degree in Business Administration or its equivalent
2. Minimum 3 years’ working experience in sales or trading, preferably in plastic or automatic industries
3. Proven track record in sales and market expansion
4. Strong analytical and business acumen to drive business decisions and market development
5. Experience in leading cross-functional projects, particularly within the Automotive industrial or raw material trading sectors
6. Good negotiation skills and contract management expertise, in delivering cost savings and value-added solutions for customers and stakeholders
7. Result oriented, dynamic personality, good follow through and possess good organisational skills
8. Proactive, self-motivated, positive mindset and able to work under pressure with tight deadlines
9. Ability to work independently and articulate own ideas with superiors professionally
10. Good communication, interpersonal with the ability to collaborate effectively across functional teams and including international stakeholders
11. Good written and verbal language skill in English and Bahasa Melayu; and ability to converse in Japanese or Mandarin is an added advantage
12. Proficiency in computer skills including MS Office

What You’ll Be Doing:

1. Supplier and Customer Relationship Management: Maintain and strengthen relationships with both existing and potential suppliers and customers to ensure seamless operations.
2. Sales and Marketing: Actively promote raw materials in the automotive industry for domestic and international markets. Research market opportunities and develop sales strategies to acquire new business.
3. Project Management: Oversee and manage business costs and profits for automotive projects as the primary person in charge. Ensure smooth operations across the supply chain without disruptions.
4. Product Development and Innovation: Provide insight of market trends and explore new materials to support customer’s business development.
5. International Communication: Collaborate and communicate with Toyota Tsusho Corporation’s overseas branches to drive business development and partnership for global customers.
6. Reporting: Establish an annual sales plan for budget achievement. Prepare and submit weekly and monthly sales activity reports to superiors, providing updates on trading activities, market insights, and strategic developments.
7. Compliance: Ensure the Company complies with the related laws and regulations on supply chain operations. Undertake ad-hoc or any other assignment, as and when required by immediate superior and/or the top management.

Application Process:

Your application will include the following questions:

• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as an Assistant Sales Manager?
• Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?
• Are you willing to travel for this role when required?
• Do you possess or have access to your own transportation?
• Which of the following languages are you fluent in?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?

The Company is a subsidiary company of a well-established international trading company listed on Tokyo and Nagoya Stock Exchange, with head offices in Nagoya and Tokyo and operates through more than 970 companies in Japan and overseas with the latter scattered in approximately 90 countries worldwide.

The Company was established in Malaysia since 1970 and involves in import, export and domestic businesses with a diverse range of products such as automotive and non-automotive, plastic and chemical, machinery, metals, etc. and investment holdings.

Perks and benefits: Medical, Dental, Group Insurance, Car Loan, Subsidized Japanese Language Classes.