Export Marketing (Senior Executive / Assistant Manager)

Network Foods (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food distribution company in Shah Alam is seeking an experienced Senior Executive/Assistant Export Manager to drive growth in the pet category across Asia. This role involves managing export markets, developing new business opportunities, and ensuring compliance with company standards. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in FMCG and key account management with at least 3-5 years of experience. Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential. This position offers an opportunity to lead significant market initiatives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in FMCG or consumer products.
• Proficiency in analyzing market data and leveraging insights.
• Demonstrated expertise in key account management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow assigned export markets, delivering revenue.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities and distribution channels.
• Prepare and achieve annual sales budgets for assigned markets.

Skills

Key account management

Consultative selling

Negotiation skills

Networking capabilities

Interpersonal communication skills

Education

Degree in Business, Marketing, or related field

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Senior Executive/Assistant Export Manager to lead our growth in the pet category across Asian countries. The ideal candidate should have a solid background in key account management and will be value added if with exposure to B2B channels.

Prior experience in FMCG product category will be considered a significant advantage.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

Business & Commercial Management

• Manage and grow assigned export markets, delivering revenue and profitability in line with the Company’s Operating Budget.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities, customers, and distribution channels.
• Prepare and achieve annual sales budgets for assigned markets.
• Serve as the main contact for distributors and key partners in assigned markets.
• Build and manage strong distributor relationships aligned with company and brand objectives.
• Drive in-market execution, including distribution, promotions, and brand development.

Market & Competitive Analysis

• Monitor competitor activities, pricing, and market trends.
• Prepare market and competitive reports with clear action plans.
• Identify opportunities for new products, line extensions, and market entry.

Reporting & Management Support

• Present business performance and recommendations to mid and senior management.
• Submit accurate and timely weekly progress reports.
• Support management in evaluating business trends and growth initiatives.

Compliance & Process Management

• Ensure compliance with company SOPs, ISO standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Execute export operations in line with internal controls and quality standards.

Academic or trade qualifications

Candidate must possess at least degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.

Work experience and skills

Minimum 3-5 years of working experience in FMCG, Consumer products is preferred.

Track record of successfully applying consultative selling strategic business skills to achieve or exceed.

Excellent communication and negotiation skills in English, both oral and written.

Proficiency in analyzing market data and leveraging insights to drive sales strategies.

Demonstrated expertise in key account management with the ability to build and maintain strong client relationships.

Required knowledge - Strategies to attract customers, production and processing knowledge and effective leadership talents which includes people development.

Required skill(s) - Good networking capabilities, strong interpersonal communication skills and excellent negotiation skills.

Network Foods (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is a member of The MUI group, a multi-national Malaysian conglomerate established in 1960. It is a confectionery and food distribution company located at Seksyen 16, Shah Alam, Selangor, with seven branches throughout Peninsular Malaysia and a key distributor in East Malaysia. It distributes its own house brand of chocolate products like Crispy, Tudor Gold, Kandos, Tango nationwide.

Application Questions

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as an Exporter?
• Do you have FMCG marketing experience?
• How many years' experience do you have as a commercial analyst?