Assistant Sales Manager – Food Service (Local & Export)

LINACO; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the coconut manufacturing industry in Malaysia seeks an Assistant Sales Manager to oversee the sales team. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing sales strategies, managing customer relationships, and collaborating with various departments to optimize sales and ensure compliance with commercial agreements. Candidates should have a degree and at least five years of experience in the food service sector, with strong analytical and strategic planning skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience in Food Service segment (local and international).
• Strong knowledge in export food products is an advantage.
• Possess own transport and willing to travel.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the sales team and develop targeted action plans.
• Prepare analytical worksheets to improve sales management.
• Monitor competitor activities and analyze market trends.

Skills

Analytical skills

Sales growth planning

Negotiation

Customer relationship management

Education

Degree in any discipline

Job description

Assistant Sales Manager – Food Service (Local & Export)

Oversee and guide the sales team in building strong customer relationships, identifying business opportunities, negotiating deals, and ensuring successful follow-ups.

Develop targeted action plans, including regular calls/visits, sales monitoring, and order management, to optimize sales performance.

Prepare the analytical worksheets to improve the customer sales management.

Set and track team sales targets, ensuring alignment with the sales budget.

Lead the preparation of quotations, oversee delivery progress, manage goods returns, and ensure commercial agreements align with company policies.

Provide strategic insights by monitoring competitor activities, analyzing market trends, and updating management accordingly.

Prepare the sales budget by yearly and quarterly review to the management

Work closely with marketing, logistics, QA and finance teams to ensure smooth business operations in exhibition, delivery, payment, NPD, packaging and labelling requirements

Guide the team on export-related procedures, ensuring familiarity with shipping documentation, incoterms, and international trade compliance.

Ensure to monitor the collection report timely and resolve any financial discrepancies.

Job Requirement:

Candidate must possess at least a degree in any disciplines.

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in Food Service segment (local and International). Strong knowledge in export food products is an added advantage.

Result oriented, strong analytical skill, able to plan and execute sales growth in meeting individual and company sales target

Fast learner, meticulous and willingness to explore ideas and act on it.

Possess own transport and willing to travel local and abroad as and when necessary.

We thank all applicants. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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Manufacturing, Transport & Logistics 51-100 employees

Linaco Group, representing the largest and most integrated coconut manufacturer in Malaysia was established in 1992 by Founder & Group Chairman Richard Ling.

The baton of the business operations has been passed down to both his two sons - Jimmy Ling and Joe Ling - as Group Managing Director and Group Executive Director respectively since 2014.

Built upon a solid foundation, Linaco’s legacy has continued to grow and expand, spanning two generations of excellence. With its headquarters located in Shah Alam, Linaco has factories based in Batu Pahat, Bandar Enstek, Kalimantan and Shah Alam. The company has mushroomed its exports to well over 40 countries now.

Linaco Group, representing the largest and most integrated coconut manufacturer in Malaysia was established in 1992 by Founder & Group Chairman Richard Ling.

The baton of the business operations has been passed down to both his two sons - Jimmy Ling and Joe Ling - as Group Managing Director and Group Executive Director respectively since 2014.

Built upon a solid foundation, Linaco’s legacy has continued to grow and expand, spanning two generations of excellence. With its headquarters located in Shah Alam, Linaco has factories based in Batu Pahat, Bandar Enstek, Kalimantan and Shah Alam. The company has mushroomed its exports to well over 40 countries now.

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