Assistant Sales & Marketing Manager

IOI Esterchem (M) Sdn Bhd; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialty ingredients company in Malaysia, seeking a Sales & Marketing Manager. Responsibilities include developing and managing agents and customers, formulating effective sales channels, and driving new product development. Ideal candidates should have a tertiary education in Business, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or Food Technology, along with 5-7 years of relevant experience in specialty marketing. Proficiency in English and Bahasa Malaysia is required, and strong analytical and negotiation skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years related regional working experience in specialty ingredients.
• Proven track record in sales and marketing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage agents and customers in assigned regions.
• Formulate effective sales channels and marketing activities.
• Drive new product development projects.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Data analysis

Fluent in English

Fluent in Bahasa Malaysia

Education

Tertiary education in Business, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or Food Technology

Job description

Your responsibilities include but not limited to:

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

Job Requirements

• a. Tertiary education in related discipline i.e., Business; Chemistry; Biotechnology or Food Technology
• b. A minimum of 5-7 years related regional working experience in specialities ingredients in pharmaceutical, personal care, food or technical products.
• c. Proven track record in sales and marketing. Knowledge of marketing strategy and international sales channels will be added advantages.
• d. Excellent interpersonal, leadership, planning, organisational, presentation and negotiation skills.
• e. 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.
• f. Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia and any additional language skills are an advantage.
• g. Possess a strong analytical mind, competent to formulate marketing strategies, problem solving and good business acumen.
• h. Proficiency in foreign languages are a plus point

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