Assistant Sales Manager Business Development

SYARIKAT THONG GUAN TRADING SDN. BHD.; Sungai Lalang; In loco; MYR 50.000 - 80.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

SYARIKAT THONG GUAN TRADING SDN. BHD. in Malaysia is seeking an Assistant Sales Manager to support the senior sales team with market research, proposal development, and management of key customer accounts in the food sector.

You will help ensure sales objectives are met through data analysis, proactive client engagement, and collaboration with Supply Chain and R&D for product feedback and trade show participation.

Competenze

• 2–5 years of sales/business development experience in the food sector.
• Proven negotiation and strong commercial acumen.
• Proficiency in MS Office and CRM tools.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin

Mansioni

• Identify new business opportunities within the food industry and develop tailored strategies for penetration in sectors.
• Nurture relationships with key clients, handling inquiries and promoting product solutions.
• Assist in planning and executing sales strategies to meet quarterly and annual targets.
• Conduct market research to stay updated on competitor activity, pricing trends, and food safety regulations.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain and logistics teams to manage inventory levels and ensure timely delivery.
• Support New Product Development (NPD) by providing customer feedback to R&D and participating in sampling activities and trade events

Conoscenze

Market research

Sales proposal development

Key account management

CRM proficiency

MS Office

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Business

Bachelor's degree in Marketing

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Bachelor's degree in Food Technology

Strumenti

CRM tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Descrizione del lavoro

Assistant Sales Manager Business Development

The Assistant Manager supports the senior sales team by researching market trends, developing sales proposals, and managing key customer accounts in the food sector. They ensure that company sales objectives are met through effective coordination, data analysis, and proactive client engagement.

Key responsibilities

Identify new business opportunities within the food industry and develop tailored strategies for penetration in sectors

Nurture relationships with key clients, handling inquiries, complaints, and conducting regular visits to understand their business needs and promote product solutions

Assist in planning and executing sales strategies to meet quarterly and annual targets

Conduct market research to stay updated on competitor activity, pricing trends, and food safety regulations, providing data-driven reports to senior management

Collaborate with Supply Chain and logistics teams to manage inventory levels and ensure timely delivery

Support New Product Development (NPD) by providing customer feedback to R&D and participating in sampling activities and trade events

About you

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Food Science, or Food Technology

2-5 years of experience in sales, business development, or account management, ideally within the food, FMCG, or specialty ingredients sector

Proven negotiation skills and strong commercial acumen

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and CRM tools

Fluency in English and/or local languages (e.g., Mandarin)