Assistant Sales & Marketing Manager (MNC)

Agensi Pekerjaan Career Wise Sdn Bhd; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Malaysia is seeking a management-level professional to lead a skilled marketing team. Responsibilities include developing client relationships, formulating marketing strategies, and driving new product development. Candidates must have a recognized degree and 5-7 years of experience in sales and marketing within specialty ingredients industries. Proficiency in Mandarin, English, and Bahasa Malaysia is essential, along with strong leadership and strategic thinking skills.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of regional experience in sales and marketing of specialty ingredients.
• Proven success in achieving sales targets.
• Strong business acumen with strategic mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage customer and agent relationships.
• Formulate and implement sales channels and marketing strategies.
• Drive business development for new products.
• Review and report on sales & marketing plans.
• Gather market intelligence and competitor analysis.
• Assist in annual budgeting and marketing planning.
• Represent the company at trade shows and customer meetings.

Skills

Leadership skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Data analysis

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Proficient in Mandarin

Proficient in English

Proficient in Bahasa Malaysia

Education

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

Job description

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 Mandarin, English and Bahasa Malaysia. Additional language skills are an added advantage. We are seeking candidates proficient in Mandarin to effectively communicate with Mandarin‑speaking clients.
7. Strong business acumen with a strategic mindset and problem‑solving capabilities.
8. Willingness to travel as required.