Nutrition Executive Northern

Nestle; Kedah; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food and beverage company in Kedah is seeking a Nutrition Executive to educate healthcare professionals about infant nutrition and Nestlé’s products. The role involves building relationships with HCPs, conducting market research, and providing scientific information to enhance product visibility. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree in relevant fields and have 3+ years of experience, with strong communication and negotiation skills being essential. This position contributes significantly to promoting a healthy future in the community.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a relevant field.
• 1 to 2 years of experience in medical market/outdoor sales is advantageous.
• Experience in healthcare or pharmaceutical industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Build strategic relationships with Healthcare Professionals (HCPs).
• Establish Nestlé’s nutrition expertise in the market.
• Provide accurate information about Nestlé’s Infant Nutrition Products.
• Conduct regular market research on competitor activities.
• Assess territory potential to identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Medical market experience

Understanding of infant nutrition

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Dietetics, Food Science, Nutrition etc.

Job description

Job Details

Location: Kedah
Company: Nestlé Malaysia
Bachelor’s Degree (Dietetics, Food Science, Nutrition etc.)
3+ years of experience

Position Summary

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage Company in the world. At our very core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future. We are looking for a Nutrition Executive to actively educate HCPs on the importance of exclusive breastfeeding during the first 6 months of life and to provide accurate and scientific information about Nestlé’s Infant Nutrition Products and services based on expressed needs in compliance to WHO & Malaysia Codes.

A day in the life of…

• Identify and build long‑term strategic relationships and partnerships with Healthcare Professionals (HCPs) and local government units.
• Establish Nestlé’s nutrition expertise by being a reliable source of infant nutrition products, their benefits, and superior quality.
• Display excellent product knowledge by updating key contacts on recent nutrition developments through the dissemination of brand literatures, materials, and/or samples.
• Maintain an updated area business plan and review contact classification, master list, and schedule to improve coverage efficiency/productivity.
• Attend to product related queries and complaints. Conduct regular market research on competitor activities (stock level & prices), competitive pricing, field strength, and territory coverage, to provide information to improve the promotion of nutrition products.
• Assess the total area potential (current & future) of the territory so as to identify growth opportunities, develop and implement area plans, ensure product availability and completeness of product range.

What will make you successful

• 1 to 2 years of experience in medical market/outdoor sales.
• Experience in healthcare or pharmaceutical industry would be preferred.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.