Product Specialist (Sales Department/Food Ingredients Division)

Aqurate Ingredients Intl (M) Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A food ingredient solutions company in Malaysia is seeking a Product Specialist for its Sales Department. This role involves identifying new business opportunities, achieving sales targets, and building relationships with key accounts. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Food Science or a related field, along with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the food industry. Competitive salary plus commissions and benefits are offered.

Benefits

EPF contributions

Corporate Insurance

Medical and Dental

Bonuses and Company Trip

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in sales, product management, or technical support in the food industry.
• Strong understanding of food ingredients, health supplements, and market trends.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand market share.
• Achieve sales targets and drive revenue growth for assigned product lines.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts and potential customers.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Knowledge of food ingredients

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Food Science/Nutrition/Dietetic

Job description

Aqurate Ingredients Intl(M) Sdn. Bhd.is a fast growing company specializes in Functional Food Ingredients. We started with just 7 of us back in the year 2013 and there are 30 of us in the team today. With a great desire to be the drivers of innovation in exploring the potential of nutrition which aims to improve quality of life, for ourselves and/or others we care about; we deliver accountable health solutions, technical expertise, regulatory and marketing support as well as value-added services to support food manufacturers and brand holder throughout the process of product development and product improvement in both Foods and Health Supplements.

In addition, we also support food manufacturers and brand owners in product sourcing from around the world according to specific requirements. Customer satisfaction is of utmost importance to us and we always strive to optimize our services in order to be a trustworthy partner.

We are only seeking those that wish to be successful and grow fast together with us. We will show you that even AI couldn’t replace you because we only built talent.

Product Specialist

(Sales Department/Food Ingredients Division)
Kuala Lumpur

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities to expand the company’s market share.
• Achieve sales targets and drive revenue growth for assigned product lines.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts and potential customers.
• Develop in-depth knowledge of food ingredients, functional health products, and market trends.
• Conduct product presentations and training sessions for customers and internal teams.
• Stay updated on industry regulations, food safety standards and product innovations.
• Provide technical support and product recommendations based on customer needs.
• Collaborate with the R&D team to customize formulations and solutions for clients.
• Assist customers with product applications, troubleshooting, and usage guidance.
• Perform market analysis to identify customer needs and emerging trends.
• Gather competitor insights and provide strategic recommendations to improve product positioning.
• Work with marketing teams to develop promotional materials and sales strategies.
• Liaise with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure smooth product supply and availability.
• Prepare and submit regular sales reports, forecasts, and market analysis updates.
• Participate in industry exhibitions, conferences, and trade shows to enhance brand visibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Science/ Nutrition/ Dietetic, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in sales, product management, or technical support in the food industry.
• Strong understanding of food ingredients, health supplements, and market trends.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally as required.
• Fresh graduate are welcome to apply if you think you are fit to battle together with us.

Basic Salary (MYR3,000.00 onwards) + Sales Commissions.

EPF, SOCSO, HRDCorp, and Income Tax contributions.

Corporate Insurance, Medical, and Dental.

Bonusses and Company Trip upon achieving Corporate Sales Targets.