Culinary Sales Executive for Foodservice Partners

Wah Seng (1986) Sdn Bhd; Ipoh; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Wah Seng (1986) Sdn Bhd is seeking a Sales Executive with a passion for food who understands kitchen operations and enjoys interacting with people. You don’t need prior sales experience if you have pastry or culinary expertise and a desire to develop a commercial career in foodservice.

You will nurture relationships with chefs, restaurants, cafés etc., learn about menus and operations, and introduce products and solutions. This role involves travel within Ipoh and Perak and targets achievement.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in culinary arts, pastry & baking, food science, hospitality, business, marketing or related field.
• Experience in a professional kitchen is highly valued.
• B2B sales experience is an advantage, but not essential for candidates with strong culinary background.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.
• Own transport is required.
• Willing to travel within Ipoh and Perak when required.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with chefs, bakers, restaurants, cafés, hotels and other foodservice customers.
• Understand customers' menus, operations and challenges, and recommend suitable products and solutions.
• Introduce customers to new ingredients, products and equipment relevant to their businesses.
• Manage existing accounts while developing new customer relationships.
• Work with suppliers and culinary partners on product demonstrations, workshops and customer events.
• Assist with product trials, applications and demonstrations where relevant.
• Achieve monthly sales and collection targets.
• Prepare quotations, follow up on orders and ensure timely payments.
• Work closely with purchasing, warehouse, operations and finance teams.
• Keep up to date with food trends, products and developments in the industry.

Skills

People skills

Customer interaction

Education

Culinary Arts

Pastry & Baking

Food Science

Hospitality

Business

Marketing

Job description

Wah Seng (1986) Sdn Bhd is seeking a Sales Executive with a passion for food who understands kitchen operations and enjoys interacting with people. You don’t need prior sales experience if you have pastry or culinary expertise and a desire to develop a commercial career in foodservice.

You will nurture relationships with chefs, restaurants, cafés etc., learn about menus and operations, and introduce products and solutions. This role involves travel within Ipoh and Perak and targets achievement.