Assistant Manager, Sales & Marketing (Regional & Export)

AGENSI PEKERJAAN TRUST RECRUIT SDN. BHD.; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AGENSI PEKERJAAN TRUST RECRUIT SDN. BHD. is seeking an ambitious Assistant Manager, Sales & Marketing to drive business expansion across Malaysia, Singapore, and broader Asian markets.

Based in Tanjung Pelepas, you will lead end-to-end commercial operations, steer market penetration strategies, and build robust distributor networks. The role targets a results-oriented sales professional with deep B2B export experience in the food manufacturing sector, with mobility for international engagements.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of proven B2B export sales experience in the food manufacturing industry.
• Experience with cocoa, chocolate, or edible oils & fats is a plus.
• Fluent in Bahasa Malaysia, English and Mandarin.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and execute strategic sales plans to enter new regional territories and expand market share.
• Onboard, cultivate, and manage country distributors, regional agents, and key B2B accounts.
• Analyze market trends and profitability to guide commercial strategy and product launches.
• Develop monthly action plans for direct reports and manage sales/marketing targets.
• Collaborate with R&D, supply chain, and production to meet regulatory and customer standards.

Skills

Financial acumen

Market analysis

Negotiation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Marketing/Food Science

Job description

Role Overview
We are seeking an ambitious and strategic Assistant Manager, Sales & Marketing to drive business expansion across domestic and key international markets (including Malaysia, Singapore, and the broader Asian region). Based in Tanjung Pelepas, you will lead end-to-end commercial operations, execute market penetration strategies, and build robust distributor networks. This position is ideal for a results-oriented sales professional with deep expertise in B2B food manufacturing export looking to take the next step in commercial leadership.

Job Responsibilities

Market Expansion & Business Development: Formulate and execute strategic sales plans to enter new regional territories, identify emerging commercial opportunities, and expand market share.

Distributor & Channel Management: Onboard, cultivate, and manage country distributors, regional agents, and key B2B accounts to secure sustainable revenue streams.

Commercial Execution & Product Strategy: Analyze market trends and product profitability to guide commercial strategy, drive new product launches, and conduct high-impact technical product demonstrations for visiting enterprise clients.

Operational Leadership: Develop structured monthly action plans for direct reports, set client visitation schedules, and manage overall sales and marketing targets.

Cross-Functional Synergy: Foster seamless internal communication with R&D, supply chain, and production teams to ensure product offerings meet regional regulatory and customer standards.

Job Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Food Science, or a related field.

Industry Experience: Minimum 3 years of proven B2B export sales experience within the food manufacturing industry. Specialized exposure to cocoa, chocolate, or edible oils & fats is a distinct advantage.

Regional Scope: Track record of managing export markets, local distribution channels, and international B2B clients.

Language Capabilities: Fluency in written and spoken Bahasa Malaysia, English and Mandarin to manage regional accounts and communicate effectively with global enterprise partners.

Core Competencies: Strong financial acumen, strategic market analysis, advanced negotiation capabilities, and a goal-driven mindset.

Mobility: Willingness to travel domestically and internationally as required for client engagements and market development.

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