Assistant Sales and Marketing Manager

Career Wise; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing firm in Penang is seeking an Assistant Sales & Marketing Manager to lead a skilled team. You will manage customer and agent relationships, develop strategies, and drive product development. The ideal candidate has 5-7 years of experience in sales and marketing of specialty ingredients and possesses strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in English and Bahasa Malaysia is essential, with additional language skills as an advantage.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of regional experience in sales and marketing of specialty ingredients.
• Proven success in achieving sales targets.
• Strong command of English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage customer and agent relationships.
• Formulate and implement sales and marketing strategies.
• Drive business development for new products.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Education

Recognized degree in Business, Chemistry, Biotechnology, or Food Technology

Job description

About the job Assistant Sales & Marketing Manager

About the Role

This is a management-level position responsible for leading a team of skilled marketing personnel and supporting the Head of Marketing to achieve strategic business objectives. You will be backed by robust R&D, quality assurance teams, and state-of-the-art facilities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and manage customer and agent relationships in assigned local and international markets.
2. Formulate and implement effective sales channels and marketing strategies.
3. Drive business development of new products and lead new product development projects.
4. Regularly review and report on strategic and operational sales & marketing plans to boost revenue.
5. Gather and present market intelligence and competitor analysis.
6. Assist in annual budgeting and marketing planning.
7. Represent the company at industry trade shows, exhibitions, and customer meetings (including regional and international travel).

Requirements

1. A recognized degree in Business, Chemistry, Biotechnology, Food Technology, or a related field.
2. 5-7 years of regional experience in sales and marketing of specialty ingredients in industries such as pharmaceutical, personal care, food, or technical products.
3. Proven success in achieving sales targets and managing international sales channels.
4. Strong interpersonal, leadership, organizational, and negotiation skills.
5. Proficient in data analysis, reporting, and making strategic recommendations.
6. Excellent command of English and Bahasa Malaysia. Additional language skills are an added advantage.
7. Strong business acumen with a strategic mindset and problem-solving capabilities.