Assistant Sales & Marketing Manager

IOI Esterchem (M) Sdn Bhd; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading palm oil manufacturer in Malaysia is seeking a Sales and Marketing Manager to lead a skilled marketing team and support business growth. The ideal candidate will have at least 5-7 years of experience in specialty ingredients, strong leadership skills, and be proficient in both English and Bahasa Malaysia. The role involves developing sales channels, managing customer relationships, and driving innovative marketing strategies.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of related regional working experience in specialty ingredients.
• Proven track record in sales and marketing.
• Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia; other languages are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage agents and customers in assigned regions.
• Formulate effective sales channels and marketing activities.
• Drive new product development and innovative marketing concepts.
• Update Management on market intelligence and analysis.
• Assist in annual budget setting and marketing plan formulation.

Skills

Sales and marketing

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Planning

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Tertiary education in related discipline (Business, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or Food Technology)

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What are you looking for in your career growth? Career with opportunities to grow not just, regionally but globally? Enhance your marketing experience with ability to conduct business with multicultural regions across the globe? If you’ve got what it takes to take on the challenge of the above and to support our vision to be the leading and sustainable Malaysian business with global presence, then we have the opportunity for you!

IOI Esterchem (M) Sdn Bhd is a division of IOI Oleochemical (www.ioioleo.com) which is a part of resource-base manufacturing business of the IOI Corporation Berhad (www.ioigroup.com), a leading global integrated and sustainable palm oil player.

IOI Esterchem manufactures and export esters globally to over 80 countries worldwide delivering products for use into pharmaceutical, personal care, cosmetic, food and performance chemicals. It is one of the fastest growing division and we are looking for candidates of calibre to grow with us and support our future business growth.

This is a management position requiring the selected candidate to lead it’s own team of skilled marketing personnel to support the Head of Marketing to meet the company’s business objectives. Your work will be supported by strong technical support from research and development; quality support teams and state of art operations facilities.

Responsibilities

• Competently develop and manage agents and customers in assigned regions.
• To formulate effective sales channels and marketing activities to increase sales activities in local and international markets.
• Business development of new products and drive new product development projects and innovative marketing concept.
• Regular reporting and reviewing of the strategic and operational sales & marketing plans to drive sales and revenue.
• To update the Management on market intelligence and analysis from time to time.
• Assist in annual budget setting and formulation of marketing plan.
• Be able to travel and meet customers and represent the company at trade fairs and event.

Qualifications

• Tertiary education in related discipline i.e., Business; Chemistry; Biotechnology or Food Technology.
• A minimum of 5-7 years related regional working experience in specialities ingredients in pharmaceutical, personal care, food or technical products.
• Proven track record in sales and marketing. Knowledge of marketing strategy and international sales channels will be added advantages.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, planning, organisational, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Ability to prepare reports and use the appropriate mode of communication. Must be proficient at analysing data, building reporting and making strategic recommendations based on data and trends.
• Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia and any additional language skills are an advantage.
• Possess a strong analytical mind, competent to formulate marketing strategies, problem solving and good business acumen.
• Proficiency in foreign languages are a plus point.

Application Questions

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• 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 a Sales and Marketing Manager?
• Are you willing to travel for this role when required?
• Do you have experience in a sales role?

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