Lubricant Additives Sales Leader—Malaysia

LANXESS; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global bonus

Performance bonus

Retirement plans

Health programs

Life insurance

Medical care

Flexible work (Xwork)

Job summary

LANXESS Malaysia seeks an ambitious additive specialist with hands-on exposure to lubricants to drive growth across automotive, industrial, marine, and EV fluid segments. You will work with customers to deliver technical solutions and expand portfolios from KL-based operations.

Based in Kuala Lumpur, you will collaborate with R&D and regional teams, conduct trials, host seminars, and build distributor networks while developing expertise in additive chemistry and formulation, with travel across

Qualifications

• Industry Experience: 2 to 5 years of experience in lubricant sales, technical service, formulation support, or blending operations (finished lubricants or additives).
• Base Knowledge: Practical understanding of lubricant fundamentals, greases, or base oils, with eagerness to master additive chemistry.
• Education: Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science or related field.
• Growth Mindset: High adaptability, strong communication skills, entrepreneurial problem-solving.
• Mobility: Willingness to travel across Malaysia for customer and blender visits, with ASEAN travel for regional workshops.

Responsibilities

• Drive Business Growth: Execute sales strategies for lubricant additives across Malaysia, opening new accounts and expanding existing customer portfolios.
• Learn & Deliver Technical Solutions: Partner with R&D and global technical experts to help customers solve formulation challenges, conduct product trials, and host technical seminars.
• Build Key Relationships: Connect with decisionmakers at lubricant manufacturers, national oil companies, independent blenders, and regional distributors.
• Distributor Leadership: Empower distributor networks with product knowledge, joint customer visits, and commercial tools.
• Market Intelligence: Track industry shifts, regulatory developments, and emerging trends like EV fluids and bio-lubricants.
• Account & Pipeline Management: Manage sales forecasts, annual operating plans, pricing, and CRM updates to ensure sustainable pipeline growth.

Skills

Lubricant sales

Technical support

Additive chemistry

Education

Bachelor degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Materials Science or related field

Job description

LANXESS Malaysia seeks an ambitious additive specialist with hands-on exposure to lubricants to drive growth across automotive, industrial, marine, and EV fluid segments. You will work with customers to deliver technical solutions and expand portfolios from KL-based operations.

Based in Kuala Lumpur, you will collaborate with R&D and regional teams, conduct trials, host seminars, and build distributor networks while developing expertise in additive chemistry and formulation, with travel across