Managing Director

Tap Growth ai; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 305,000 - 365,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RM 30,000 monthly remuneration

Job summary

Tap Growth ai in Malaysia seeks a young, ambitious, hands-on Managing Director to drive growth, strategy, and daily operations. The role involves full P&L ownership and close collaboration with cross-functional teams to deliver practical leadership.

Location: Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. Work from office, Mon-Fri with standby on Saturdays. The ideal candidate has a business/finance-focused degree (MBA a plus) and fluent Mandarin, English, and Bahasa Malaysia.

Qualifications

• Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field; MBA is a plus.
• Fluent in Mandarin, English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Execute business plans to hit sales and profit targets; translate goals into team KPIs.
• Lead sales across foodservice accounts and support key negotiations.
• Manage principal relationships, margins, procurement terms, and inventory.
• Direct purchasing, import coordination, warehousing, and delivery performance.
• Control working capital and ensure Halal and food safety compliance.
• Manage P&L, budgets, cash flow, and credit terms.
• Coach department heads and build a high-accountability team.
• Report financial results, risks, and expansion plans to shareholders.

Skills

Mandarin

English

Bahasa Malaysia

Leadership

P&L ownership

Education

Bachelor degree in Business/Finance/Economics

MBA (plus)

Job description

A leading food distribution company in Malaysia, supplying high-quality food products to hotels, restaurants, cafés, bakeries, and food service businesses.

We are looking for young, ambitious, hands-on Managing Director to drive the business growth, commercial strategy, and daily operations. You will take full P&L ownership, work closely on the ground with cross-functional teams, and provide practical leadership.

Location: Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Work Mode: Work from Office
Work Day:Mon - Fri, Sat (8.30am - 12.30pm on standby mode for any urgent issues)

About the Company

A leading food distribution company in Malaysia, supplying high-quality food products to hotels, restaurants, cafés, bakeries, and food service businesses.

We are looking for young, ambitious, hands-on Managing Director to drive the business growth, commercial strategy, and daily operations. You will take full P&L ownership, work closely on the ground with cross-functional teams, and provide practical leadership.

Location: Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
Work Mode: Work from Office
Work Day:Mon - Fri, Sat (8.30am - 12.30pm on standby mode for any urgent issues)

Key Responsibilities

• Business Strategy & Growth: Execute business plans to hit sales and profit targets. Translate goals into team KPIs and expand market reach and product lines.
• Sales & Commercial Development: Lead sales across foodservice accounts, join client visits, support key negotiations, and track sales margins.
• Product & Supplier Management: Manage principal relationships, evaluate product margins and shelf life, negotiate supply terms, and address slow-moving inventory.
• Operations & Logistics: Direct purchasing, import coordination, warehousing, and delivery performance. Resolve ground-level operational bottlenecks.
• Inventory & Quality Control: Control working capital and cold-chain storage. Minimize stock losses while ensuring Halal and food safety compliance.
• Financial Ownership: Manage the company P&L, operational budgets, cash flow, customer credit terms, and overdue collections.
• Team Leadership: Set performance standards, coach department heads, and build a high-accountability workforce.
• Reporting & Governance: Report financial results, risks, and expansion plans to shareholders and executive leadership.

Requirements

• Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (MBA is a plus).
• Experienced in food distribution, food service, food trading, or FMCG.
• Proven track record in operational management and team leadership, preferably with P&L ownership.
• Fluent in Mandarin, English and Bahasa Malaysia .
• Strong financial acumen, commercial judgment, and ground-level problem-solving skills.

Remunerations

RM 30,000

Consultant In-Charge

Andrea Low | 0182253693 | [e-mail]