Assistant Manager, Sales & Trading

KLK OLEO; Selangor; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Assistant Sales Manager to expand its palm oil product portfolio. This role involves identifying new customers, analyzing market trends, and managing customer accounts to drive growth. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sales, particularly within the edible oil sector, and possess excellent communication and teamwork skills. Join a forward-thinking company committed to sustainability and innovation, where your contributions will help shape the future of the oleochemical industry.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of experience in sales, preferably in the edible oil industry.
• Strong knowledge of palm oil business and ability to drive growth.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new customers for palm oil products.
• Manage customer accounts and monitor competitor activity.
• Analyze market trends and discover growth opportunities.

Skills

Sales Management

Market Analysis

Customer Relationship Management

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and develop new customers in the region for the palm oil products portfolio.
• Analyse regional market trends and discover new opportunities for growth.
• Recognise and pursue market opportunities in edible oils and specialty fats.
• Manage customers, monitor competitors’ activity, and track industry trends.
• Sales and customer account management to drive value-added products.
• Plan, organise, and coordinate the sales operations of a company or organisation.
• Gain in-depth general industry knowledge as well as local market knowledge.
• Independently handle complex issues with minimal supervision, while highlighting only the most complex issues to the appropriate person.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned from time to time.

JOB SUCCESS REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum of five years of working experience.
• Work experience in the edible oil and specialty fat industries will be an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of palm oil business and ability to drive growth.
• Experience in developing product solutions.
• Ability to communicate with a diverse group of individuals on all business levels.
• Ability to work in a team within a matrix organisation.

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KLK OLEO is one of the world’s leading oleochemical producers that is committed to delivering excellence in the global marketplace. Our integrated oleochemical complexes located in key sourcing and supply markets (Malaysia, Indonesia, China and Europe) produce a wide range of high quality sustainable oleochemical products from natural renewable raw materials.

KLK OLEO is part of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (“KLK”), a leading international plantations group listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. Strategically integrated to our upstream plantations parent, KLK OLEO is able to extract synergies and focus on developing sustainable solutions and reliable supply for our customers. At KLK OLEO, sustainability is integral to our business. Being a member of the RSPO, we are committed to delivering high quality and safe products to our customers, and ensuring high traceability throughout our supply chain. KLK OLEO’s strong commitment to meet customers’ expectations underscores our solid reputation as a reliable supplier in the global market place.

KLK OLEO's production portfolio ranges from basic oleochemical products, such as fatty acids, glycerine, fatty alcohols and fatty esters, all the way down the spectrum to specialties, such as methyl ester sulphonate (MES), surfactants and phytonutrients. Our products are used in diverse end-use applications, including home & personal health care, cosmetics & toiletries, food, flavours & fragrances, lubricants, polymers and industrial chemicals. Backed by a firm belief in innovation and a strong R&D culture, the creation of new downstream businesses continues to be the cornerstone of our strategy to capitalise on the integrated value chain.

Headquartered in Malaysia, with a workforce of 3,000 people worldwide, KLK OLEO strives to develop and uphold good relationships and long term partnerships with our customers and stakeholders.

KLK OLEO is one of the world’s leading oleochemical producers that is committed to delivering excellence in the global marketplace. Our integrated oleochemical complexes located in key sourcing and supply markets (Malaysia, Indonesia, China and Europe) produce a wide range of high quality sustainable oleochemical products from natural renewable raw materials.

KLK OLEO is part of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (“KLK”), a leading international plantations group listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. Strategically integrated to our upstream plantations parent, KLK OLEO is able to extract synergies and focus on developing sustainable solutions and reliable supply for our customers. At KLK OLEO, sustainability is integral to our business. Being a member of the RSPO, we are committed to delivering high quality and safe products to our customers, and ensuring high traceability throughout our supply chain. KLK OLEO’s strong commitment to meet customers’ expectations underscores our solid reputation as a reliable supplier in the global market place.

KLK OLEO's production portfolio ranges from basic oleochemical products, such as fatty acids, glycerine, fatty alcohols and fatty esters, all the way down the spectrum to specialties, such as methyl ester sulphonate (MES), surfactants and phytonutrients. Our products are used in diverse end-use applications, including home & personal health care, cosmetics & toiletries, food, flavours & fragrances, lubricants, polymers and industrial chemicals. Backed by a firm belief in innovation and a strong R&D culture, the creation of new downstream businesses continues to be the cornerstone of our strategy to capitalise on the integrated value chain.

Headquartered in Malaysia, with a workforce of 3,000 people worldwide, KLK OLEO strives to develop and uphold good relationships and long term partnerships with our customers and stakeholders.

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