Key Account Manager (Contract)

Apical Scientific Sdn Bhd; Seri Kembangan; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical company is seeking a passionate Key Account Manager to join their sales team in Johor Bahru. The ideal candidate should have a diploma or bachelor's degree in Business, Chemistry, or Engineering along with a minimum of 3 years of sales experience in the chemical supplies industry. You'll engage with customers, promote specialty chemicals, and develop lasting relationships while exceeding sales targets. This role offers a competitive salary, allowances, and a rewarding work culture.

Benefits

Basic salary

Monthly commission

Hands-on training & mentorship

Group personal accident insurance

Qualifications

• 3+ years of sales experience in chemical supplies.
• Previous experience in the industrial market is a plus.
• Must have own transport and willingness to travel outstation.

Responsibilities

• Sell & promote specialty chemicals across assigned territory.
• Manage and grow key accounts while increasing market share.
• Collaborate with Sales Managers on marketing strategies.
• Identify customer needs and exceed sales targets.
• Handle emails, cold calls, and deliver powerful presentations.
• Build relationships with departments like Marketing and Sales Support.
• Monitor competitors to stay ahead in the game.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Sales skills

Tech-savvy

Education

Diploma/Bachelor’s in Business, Chemistry, or Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Location: Johor Bahru | Travel Required | Sales Department (Chemical Division)
Industry: Manufacturers/ Chemistry

Is Chemistry Your Thing? Join Us as a Key Account Manager!

Are you passionate about specialty chemicals and building lasting relationships? Do you thrive on growing business and meeting sales targets? If so, we want you to bring your A-game and join our high-performing sales team as a Key Account Manager! You’ll work closely with a variety of customers in the chemical industry and have the opportunity to grow market share while developing long-lasting connections.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Selling & promoting specialty chemicals across your assigned territory
• Managing and growing key accounts while increasing market share and sales revenue
• Collaborating with Sales Managers to craft killer sales & marketing strategies
• Identifying customer needs and turning them into sales opportunities to exceed targets
• Handling emails, cold calls, meetings, phone conferences, and delivering powerful product presentations
• Building relationships across departments like Marketing, Sales Support, and Customer Care to match customer needs with solutions
• Keeping an eye on competitors and making sure we stay ahead in the game

Who We’re Looking For:

• Diploma/Bachelor’s in Business, Chemistry, Engineering, or a related field
• 3+ years of sales experience in the chemical supplies industry
• Previous experience in the industrial market is a plus
• Great interpersonal skills to build strong relationships with a variety of people every day
• Excellent communication skills, especially when it comes to persuading and conveying the value of our products
• Tech-savvy: Proficient in Excel & PowerPoint
• Confident and driven to close sales successfully
• Based in Johor Bahru with a willingness to travel outstation
• Must have own transport

What’s In It For You:

• Basic salary, allowances and monthly commission.
• Minimum paper works in monthly claims allows better focus of field works in sales, e.g. fleet card and TnG card are provided upon confirmation.
• Hands-on training & mentorship from industry experts
• A challenging yet rewarding environment with supportive, energetic colleagues. A positive, drama-free work culture filled with good vibes and even better people.
• Guaranteed contract renewal when you meet your sales targets
• Others: Group personal accident insurance coverage.

Ready to Lead the Charge in the Chemical Industry?

If you’re a go-getter with a passion for sales, chemistry, and customer relationships, we want you on our team! Apply now and let’s make big things happen together!