Export Sales Manager

Avomind; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Avomind is seeking a senior sales & marketing leader to identify export markets and drive growth in line with targets. You will develop strategic plans, build new business, and nurture key accounts across Asia and beyond.

The role requires extensive experience in international sales, budgeting, and compliance with food-safety standards. A diploma or higher in a related field is essential, with at least five years in a supervisory capacity.

Qualifications

• Diploma or above in a related field (min university diploma)
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Sales & Marketing
• At least 5 years in a supervisory or managerial role
• Experience identifying and developing export markets
• Experience in sales planning and execution to meet targets
• Experience in overseas sales trips, exhibitions, and trade shows
• Experience budgeting, forecasting and sales planning
• Familiarity with Food Safety Systems such as HACCP, GMP, FSSC22000, BRC, IFS, HALAL

Responsibilities

• Identify export markets suitable for development and business growth in line with sales targets.
• Develop and execute strategic sales and promotional plans to achieve sales targets and budgets.
• Cultivate new sales leads, prepare quotations, follow up with prospective customers, and secure new business opportunities.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing customers by conducting periodic visits, understanding customer needs, and identifying new business opportunities.
• Assist in achieving marketing and sales objectives by contributing market information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews.
• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate advertising, merchandising, and trade promotion programs.
• Improve product marketability and profitability by researching market opportunities, improving product packaging, and coordinating new product development.
• Plan, execute, and follow up on overseas sales trips, exhibitions, and trade show participation to support export business development.
• Assist in forecasting sales requirements.
• Prepare annual budgets, schedule expenditures, analyze variances, and initiate corrective actions where necessary.
• Resolve customer service and product quality issues promptly with the assistance of the factory team.
• Ensure compliance with the company's Food Safety System requirements, including HACCP, GMP, FSSC22000, BRC, IFS, and HALAL.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Planning

Interpersonal

Cross-functional

Multitasking

Education

Diploma or above in a related field

Job description

Our Client

Our client is a Singapore-based multinational food and beverage company specializing in the production and distribution of instant beverages, particularly coffee mixes and non-dairy creamers. With a strong presence across Asia, Eastern Europe, and other emerging markets, the company focuses on delivering affordable, mass-market products while continuously optimizing cost efficiency and product formulations. Its operations are supported by manufacturing facilities, including in Malaysia, and it actively competes with Chinese producers by exploring innovations in ingredients and production processes to maintain competitiveness in pricing and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify export markets suitable for development and business growth in line with sales targets.
• Develop and execute strategic sales and promotional plans to achieve sales targets and budgets.
• Cultivate new sales leads, prepare quotations, follow up with prospective customers, and secure new business opportunities.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing customers by conducting periodic visits, understanding customer needs, and identifying new business opportunities.
• Assist in achieving marketing and sales objectives by contributing market information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews.
• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate advertising, merchandising, and trade promotion programs.
• Improve product marketability and profitability by researching market opportunities, improving product packaging, and coordinating new product development.
• Plan, execute, and follow up on overseas sales trips, exhibitions, and trade show participation to support export business development.
• Assist in forecasting sales requirements.
• Prepare annual budgets, schedule expenditures, analyze variances, and initiate corrective actions where necessary.
• Resolve customer service and product quality issues promptly with the assistance of the factory team.
• Ensure compliance with the company's Food Safety System requirements, including HACCP, GMP, FSSC22000, BRC, IFS, and HALAL.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

• Diploma or above in a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in Sales & Marketing.
• At least 5 years of experience in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Experience in identifying and developing export markets.
• Experience in sales planning and execution to achieve sales targets.
• Experience in overseas sales trips, exhibitions, and trade show participation.
• Experience in budgeting, forecasting, and sales planning.
• Familiarity with Food Safety Systems such as HACCP, GMP, FSSC22000, BRC, IFS, and HALAL.

Preferred Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good negotiation and relationship-building abilities.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Proactive and results-oriented mindset.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.