General Manager, Sales (Construction chemicals)

Hays Recruitment; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in construction chemicals is on the lookout for a dynamic General Manager of Sales. This pivotal role involves overseeing daily operations, driving business development, and ensuring profitability. With over 10 years of experience in commodity trading, particularly in mining and chemicals, you will lead a dedicated team to achieve strategic objectives. The company offers a competitive salary package, attractive benefits, and ample career development opportunities. If you're a passionate leader ready to make an impact, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Attractive benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in commodity trading, especially in mining and chemicals.
• Strong industrial experience in building materials or chemicals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations related to trading activities.
• Develop strategies to grow the trading business.
• Lead the business development and marketing team.

Skills

Commodity Trading

Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Sales and Marketing

Business Development

Education

Diploma in Business

Bachelor's in Management

Bachelor's in Marketing

Job description

Your new company

A key competitor in the construction chemicals industry seeks a key leader to lead a growing team as a General Manager, Sales.

Your new role

As a General Manager, Sales - you will be responsible for the following:
1. Oversee all daily operations related to trading activities, covering business development, sales and marketing, coordinate import and export operations, and administrative matters.
2. Develop strategies to grow the trading business to achieve business sustainability by ensuring the company profits meet the management's expectations.
3. Lead the business development and marketing team from end to end in the commodity business.
4. Recruit, onboard, and train employees to achieve objectives for sales, profitability, and market share.
5. Develop, implement, and maintain budgetary and resource allocation plans.

What you'll need to succeed

• 10+ years' experience in commodity trading, especially in mining and chemicals, locally and globally.
• Diploma or Bachelor's in Business, Management, Marketing, or related fields
• Excellent leadership and stakeholder management skills
• Strong industrial experience in building materials and/ or chemicals
• Product knowledge on commodities relating to building materials or construction chemicals

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary package
• Attractive benefits
• Career development opportunities

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email [e-mail].

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