International Food Ingredients Sales and Marketing Manager

Soon Soon Group; Penang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Soon Soon Group in Malaysia is seeking an International Food Ingredients Sales and Marketing Manager to lead the Food Ingredients division. The candidate will drive B2B sales to food manufacturers across Malaysia and the region, drawing on a strong track record in selling food ingredients, agricultural commodities, grains, flours, starches and oilseeds to industry players.

You will steer a growing team, shape sales and marketing strategies aligned with sustainable sourcing, and support the

Qualifications

• B2B sales experience with proven track record selling food ingredients, agricultural commodities, grains, flours, starches, oilseeds or other raw materials to food manufacturers.
• University degree with at least 10 years' experience dealing with food ingredients sales to both local and multinational food companies and agents in Malaysia and in the region.

Skills

B2B sales

Education

University degree

Job description

Our company is looking for a new International Food Ingredients Sales and Marketing Manager to oversee our Food Ingredients division. The candidate must have B2B sales experience with a proven track record selling food ingredients, agricultural commodities, grains, flours, starches, oilseeds or other raw materials to food manufacturers. This is NOT an FMCG/retail sales position.

Our food ingredients division is the largest supplier of dry non-wheat flour food ingredients in Malaysia and the region. The main products from this division are food grade grains and oilseeds and their products for the food industry eg we are the dominant supplier of food grade soybeans in Malaysia. We are also the only Malaysian producer of corn grits and flour which we export regionally for the snack food and coating industry.

We also have a big range of soyprotein products which we export regionally from Japan to Australia. Our product range also includes wholegrain flour, pea flour etc as well as fibre products from soybean, pulses and lentils.

We are also a leader in the production of sustainable raw materials and we have sustainable alternatives for most of our food ingredients. This division is part of the Soon Soon Group of Companies which is a global food and feed ingredient leader and innovator.

This division is in the midst of expansion. We are planning to double our sales in Malaysia and region in the next 3-5 years. We are looking for a candidate who is capable of leading our team to achieve this mission.

The current global trend towards healthier and sustainable foods where we are acknowledged to be a global leader is giving this division a big advantage to capture key customers in the region including multi-national food companies.

Qualification:

University degree with at least 10 years' experience dealing with food ingredients sales to both local and multinational food companies and agents in Malaysia and in the region.