Project Sales Manager, Farm on Feed Milling, APAC

Second Talent; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 317,586 - 476,379; Full time

Job summary

Second Talent is seeking a Project Sales Manager for Feed Milling in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. In this full-time position, you will lead the development of an innovative on-farm feed mill concept across the Asia & Pacific region. Responsibilities include driving the sales pipeline, managing a team of sales specialists, and participating in product management. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Engineering, a proven sales track record, and is capable of extensive travel. Join this global leader in agricultural technology and make an impact.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of successful project sales managing long sales cycles.
• Experience in feed milling industry is highly beneficial.
• Must be able to travel extensively throughout the Asia & Pacific region.

Responsibilities

• Drive overall sales pipeline for the feed milling business unit.
• Manage and support sales specialists across the APAC region.
• Participate in product management activities and product/concept development.
• Collaborate with Marketing for sales promotions and events.

Skills

Strong written and verbal English communication skills

Excellent presentation abilities

Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional, international team

Self-starting approach

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical qualification

Job description

Project Sales Manager, Farm on Feed Milling, APAC

Job Openings Project Sales Manager, Farm on Feed Milling, APAC

About the job Project Sales Manager, Farm on Feed Milling, APAC

Job Title: Project Sales Manager (Feed Milling, Asia & Pacific)

Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (as a home base)

Job Type: Full-time

About the Opportunity

Our client is a global leader in the agricultural technology and equipment sector. They are launching a new, innovative "on-farm feed mill" concept and are seeking an experienced Project Sales Manager to lead this new business activity and its rollout across the Asia & Pacific region.

This is a high-impact, "player-coach" role. You will be supported by a growing, specialized team and will be responsible for both driving high-level, complex sales yourself and for developing the skills and capacity of the regional sales specialists. This position requires deep sales capabilities and a strong understanding of advanced, turn-key processing lines.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales Pipeline & Strategy:
  • Take full ownership of driving the overall sales pipeline for the feed milling business unit within the Asia & Pacific (APAC) region.
  • Be hands-on in participating in high-level client meetings and negotiations for key projects.
• Team Development & Coaching:
  • Actively manage and support the associated sales specialists located across the APAC region.
  • Develop the feed mill sales organization's capacity and skills by providing deep feed mill "know-how" and argumentation support.
  • Take a lead role in the education and training of all first-line sales staff on this new product line.
• Product & Market Management:
  • Participate directly in product management activities, acting as a crucial bridge between market requirements and ongoing product/concept development.
• Marketing & Partner Relations:
  • Collaborate with Marketing to organize and perform sales promotions, such as exhibitions, field days, and other events.
  • Participate in sub-supplier and partner events to build the ecosystem.
  • Ensure active coordination and collaboration with the company's other sales organizations and management teams.

Requirements

• Experience: Must have a proven track record of successful project sales experience (managing long sales cycles, high-value capital equipment).
• Industry (Highly Preferred): Experience from the feed milling industry is highly beneficial. Experience in related agri-tech, agribusiness, or heavy engineering equipment sectors will also be strongly considered.
• Education: A Bachelor's degree in Engineering or an equivalent advanced technical qualification is required.
• Travel: Must be able and willing to travel extensively throughout the Asia & Pacific region.
• Location: Must be based in or willing to relocate to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
• Skills:
  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills, coupled with excellent presentation abilities.
  • A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional, international team.
  • A self-starting approach, with the ability to work independently and manage a large territory.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume, detailing their experience in project sales and the feed milling or engineering industry.