General Manager, Sales and Marketing

Agensi Pekerjaan Great Pyramid Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Malaysia is seeking a General Manager for Sales and Marketing. The role involves formulating sales strategies, leading a high-performance team, and managing customer relationships within the trading industry. Candidates should have over 15 years of experience, including a minimum of 10 years in a senior management role. A strong understanding of international markets like China and Vietnam is advantageous. Attractive compensation and benefits package offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of working experience in relevant fields.
• At least 10 years of experience in a senior management capacity.
• Proven track record as a General Manager of Sales and Marketing.

Responsibilities

• Formulate strategies for the Distribution team's sales and marketing.
• Develop training and competency building for staff.
• Lead development of sales and marketing plans.

Skills

Leadership

Market analysis

Sales strategy

Negotiation

Customer relationship management

Education

University or Professional Degree

Masters Degree

Job description

About the client:

Our clientwas founded in 1994 as a distributor of petrochemical products. With over 30 years of serving in this industry, our clientcaters not only to the supply of petrochemical and industrial chemical products, but also in warehousing, repacking, distribution on both local and international fronts.

Job Description:

A) Purpose/Scope

Strategy Formulation & Direction:-

• Formulate strategies to direct and lead the Distribution teams sales and marketing activities.
• Accountable for developing pricing, overseeing product development, supply chain optimisation, and identifying new line opportunities.

B) Special Aspect (Market & People)

Vision & Strategic Intelligence:-

• Develop staff skills/competencies (overseeing training).
• Gain insightful competitor knowledge; be proactive and creative to grab the market.
• Fast/sound decision-making.
• Strong networking for intelligence gathering.

C) Marketing Strategy

Determine Strategy:-

• Lead the development of sales and marketing plans in line with WAKOMAS Group's integrated business strategies.
• Proactively monitor and assess competitor initiatives to counter and enhance market position.

D) Market Intelligence (MI)

Direct MI Development:-

• Direct the continuous acquisition and analysis of relevant market trends, environment scanning, and supply forecasting as a basis for business strategy.
• Seek new business opportunities locally and regionally across all BUs.

E) Sales Report

Target Accountability & Governance:-

• Deliver agreed-on revenue and shared objectives (monthly, quarterly, annually).
• Review, track progress, analyse sales reports, recommend changes, and implement approved changes.
• Provide reports to Management.

F) Sales Negotiation

Strategy & Structuring:-

• Develop effective product pricing strategies by capitalising on market intelligence.
• Develop negotiation strategies (setting desired quantities, specifications, and pricing targets).

G) Capability Building

Instill Values & Succession:-

• Drive the development of a competent workforce (instilling integrity, providing leadership, coaching, and guidance).
• Implement internal successions to internalise capabilities.
• Develop teamwork.

H) Customer Relationship Management (CRM)

Strategic Alliance & Confidence:-

• Foster relationships with government authorities, key industry players, etc., to capture new business opportunities.
• Enhance stakeholder confidence.
• Ensure CRM compliance.
• Proactively work with Finance on payment collection.

I) Mindset, Behaviour and Culture

Develop & Implement Culture:-

• Develop and implement a distinctive mindset, behaviour and culture (using value interventions, tools, and methodologies) to promote commitment, ownership, and integrity for operational excellence.

K) Others

• Perform other ad-hoc jobs and responsibilities assigned by immediate superior.

Requirements:

• Possess at least a University or Professional Degree. A Masters Degree is a plus point.
• Fifteen (15) years of working experience, with at least ten (10) years relevant experience in general/senior management capacity; leading the Sales and Marketing department.
• Have proven experience as a General Manager of Sales and Marketing in the trading industry.
• Track record of building and developing a solid and high-performance Sales and Marketing team.
• Commercial knowledge.
• Exposure to International Markets, such as China, Singapore, Vietnam, and other market niches, is a great advantage.