Marketing Executive (Non-Sales) | MNC #22days AL (ID: 690133)

PERSOL; Malacca City; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in construction materials is seeking a dedicated sales specialist to promote and specify products to architects and government agencies in Johor, Malaysia. The ideal candidate will support the Specification Manager, conduct market research, and generate new leads. Requirements include a diploma or degree in Business Administration, 1-2 years of related experience, good communication skills in Bahasa Malaysia and English, and the willingness to travel. This role involves developing relationships with clients and participating in marketing activities.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in specification sales or technical sales is an advantage.
• Good command of Bahasa Malaysia and English; ability to speak Chinese dialects is an advantage.
• Willing to travel within Malaysia and overseas.

Responsibilities

• Promote and specify company products to architects and government agencies.
• Support the Specification Manager in product specification and project tracking.
• Conduct market research and client meetings to identify opportunities.
• Generate new leads through cold calling and networking.

Skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related fields

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

AutoCAD

Job description

Promote and specify company products to architects, consultants, developers, contractors, and government agencies.

Support the Specification Manager in product specification, market penetration, and project tracking.

Conduct market research, site visits, and client meetings to identify project requirements and opportunities.

Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, consultants, and industry partners.

Generate new leads through cold calling, networking, presentations, and project follow-ups.

Deliver product presentations and technical briefings to architects and project stakeholders.

Participate in sales & marketing activities, exhibitions, and roadshows when required.

Continuously update product knowledge, especially in industrial laminates and building materials.

Key Responsibilities

• Promote and specify company products to architects, consultants, developers, contractors, and government agencies.

• Support the Specification Manager in product specification, market penetration, and project tracking.

• Conduct market research, site visits, and client meetings to identify project requirements and opportunities.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, consultants, and industry partners.

• Generate new leads through cold calling, networking, presentations, and project follow-ups.

• Deliver product presentations and technical briefings to architects and project stakeholders.

• Participate in sales & marketing activities, exhibitions, and roadshows when required.

• Continuously update product knowledge, especially in industrial laminates and building materials.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives and internal reporting.

Job Requirements

• Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Management, or related fields.

• 1–2 years of experience in specification sales, project sales, product specialist, or technical sales is an advantage.

• Experience dealing with architects, developers, consultants, contractors, and government bodies.

• Good command of Bahasa Malaysia and English (spoken and written); ability to speak Chinese dialects is an advantage.

• Possess own transport and willing to travel within Malaysia and overseas.

• Computer literate with proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

• Knowledge of AutoCAD is an added advantage.

• Presentable with strong communication, presentation, interpersonal, analytical, and negotiation skills.

• Able to work independently, manage tight timelines, and work extra hours when required.