Marketing & Administration Executive

Reeracoen Recruitment; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Commercial Manager based in Kuala Lumpur. The ideal candidate must have a strong technical background and be fluent in Mandarin. Primary responsibilities include procuring chemicals for natural latex rubber thread production and driving business development in Chinese-speaking markets. The role involves frequent travel to China and other regions. Benefits include a competitive salary, bonuses, and medical coverage.

Benefits

13th month salary

Performance bonus (up to 6 months)

Outpatient and Dental benefits

Group hospitalization and Personal Accident benefits

Additional leave for public holidays on Saturdays

Qualifications

• Proven commercial acumen with substantial experience in procurement and technical sales/business development.
• Knowledge of chemicals used in latex rubber thread manufacturing.
• Experience in supplier evaluation based on cost, quality, and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Identify, assess, and procure chemicals for production.
• Negotiate contracts with suppliers.
• Expand market share in Mandarin-speaking regions.
• Prepare proposals and technical presentations.

Skills

Fluency in Mandarin (spoken and written)

Technical knowledge in chemical engineering

Negotiation skills

Business development

Market analysis

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry or related discipline

Job description

Position Overview

We are seeking a Commercial Manager (CM) with a strong technical background and proven commercial acumen. The ideal candidate will be fluent in Mandarin (spoken and written), hold a degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related discipline, and possess substantial experience in both procurement and technical sales/business development. This role is crucial in ensuring cost-effective procurement of chemicals used in natural latex rubber thread manufacturing, while also driving market expansion in Chinese-speaking regions.

Key Responsibilities

Procurement & Supplier Management

• Identify, assess, and procure chemicals required for latex rubber thread production.
• Evaluate suppliers based on cost, quality, reliability, and compliance with industry standards.
• Negotiate pricing, contracts, and terms with domestic and international suppliers.
• Monitor market trends, raw material availability, and chemical price fluctuations.

Technical Sales & Business Development

• Act as a technical-commercial liaison for clients in Chinese-speaking markets.
• Provide technical product knowledge and solutions to customers, ensuring application fit.
• Develop new business opportunities and expand market share in Greater China and other Mandarin-speaking regions.
• Prepare proposals, quotations, and technical presentations for prospective customers.
• Build and maintain long‑term relationships with distributors, agents, and key accounts.
• Analyze chemical consumption trends, pricing, and competitive activity in target markets.
• Develop market entry and growth strategies for rubber thread products in China.
• Work closely with production and R&D teams to align commercial strategies with technical requirements.
• Ensure compliance with import/export regulations and environmental standards.

Travel & Representation

• Frequently travel to China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Southeast Asia for supplier negotiations and customer visits.
• Represent the company at trade fairs, exhibitions, and technical conferences.

Benefits

• 13th month salary
• Higher than industry average performance bonus (up to 6 months)
• Outpatient Medical (including spouse and dependent) and Dental benefit (Employee only)
• Group hospitalization (including spouse and dependent) and Group Personal Accident (Employee only)
• Public holiday falls on a Saturday; one day is credited to the leave credits