Assistant Sales Manager

Brenntag Chemicals Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Brenntag Chemicals Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a sales professional with 3–5 years of experience in the industrial chemicals and solvents sector to drive business growth and build strong customer relationships. Based in Malaysia, the role requires travel and a track record in achieving sales targets.

The candidate will maintain an existing account base, identify growth opportunities, and work with internal teams to deliver value to customers while adhering to HSE and corporate policies.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Science or any related field.
• At least 3-5 years' sales experience in industrial chemicals and solvent industry.
• Excellent business / commercial acumen.
• Good interpersonal skill and customer oriented.
• Aggressive and result driven.
• Strong market network and good knowledge of the solvent industry practices and outlook.
• Willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Achieve or exceed annual sales budget and margin objectives for the assigned territory.
• Maintain existing accounts and identify growth opportunities to expand market coverage.
• Ensure healthy terms of payment by customers.
• Implement and monitor the marketing plan.
• Carry out market surveys to inform plans and maximize sales output.
• Keep abreast of market activities and inform on competitors' actions and outlook.
• Work with customer service and technical resources to meet customers’ requirements.
• Establish strong relationships with existing clients and develop new opportunities.
• Ensure all activities comply with health, safety, quality and environment policies.

Skills

Sales experience

Interpersonal skills

Business acumen

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry/Science

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a sales professional with 3–5 years of experience in the industrial chemicals and solvents industry to drive business growth and develop strong customer relationships.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Achieve or exceed annual agreed sales budget and margin objectives for the assigned territory while maintaining expenses within assigned budget guidelines.
• Responsible to maintain an existing account base as well as identify and develop growth opportunities to expand market coverage as well as market penetration.
• Ensure a healthy term of payment by the customers.
• Involves in implementing and monitoring the marketing plan.
• Carry out market surveys as agreed with the manager to formulate plans, evaluate market conditions and recommend appropriate next steps to maximize sales output.
• Keep abreast of market activities and provide information on competitors' activities and industry outlook.
• Work with the assigned customer service representative and technical resources (internal and external) to ensure a level of service that meets customers’ requirements.
• Establish strong business relationships with existing customer base and develop value relationships with potential clients to expand business.
• Ensure all activities are conducted with health, safety, quality and environment management systems as well as corporate and local policies.

Job Requirement / Specification

• Minimum Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Science or any related field.
• At least 3-5 years' sales experience in industrial chemicals and solvent industry.
• Excellent business / commercial acumen.
• Good interpersonal skill and customer oriented.
• Aggressive and result driven.
• Strong market network and good knowledge of the solvent industry practices and outlook.
• Willing to travel.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.

About Brenntag

Brenntag TA Team Brenntag is the leading global distributor of chemicals and ingredients, committed to connecting customers and suppliers within networks. We add value for our customers and partners every step of the way: through our product knowledge, innovation, and sustainable solutions, combined with our passion for service excellence and commitment to safety. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, and with more than 17,500 experts at about 600 locations in 72 countries, our two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, offer a full range of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients. Therefore, our clients and partners can count on us for global reach combined with local agility and execution. As an employer, we embrace diversity and foster a sense of community and collaboration in an environment where employees are encouraged to share ideas and work together. We engage our employees in the company’s mission for collective success, by building long-term stability and safety through trust and clarity across the organization. We believe in empowering our employees to reach their full potential and shape the future. For more information, please visit www.brenntag.com