SALES CONSULTANT (BUSINESS ASSURANCE)

SGS; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading inspection and certification company is seeking a sales professional in Penang to promote and sell its products and services. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 2-3 years of relevant experience and possess strong communication skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia. Responsibilities include market research, client engagement, and negotiation of contracts, ensuring maximum value for clients and the company. This role demands a dynamic team player with good organization skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in related industry.
• Strong command of English and Bahasa Malaysia required.

Responsibilities

• Sell and present products and services to clients.
• Conduct market research to understand industry trends.
• Negotiate contract terms and close sales deals.
• Identify and engage potential clients.
• Manage proposals and client interactions.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Organization skills

Public speaking

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Education

Certificate in any field

Job description

Company Description

SGS is the world's leading inspection, testing and certification company. SGS is recognized as the global benchmark for quality and integrity. With more than 94,000 employees, SGS operates a network of over 2,600 offices and laboratories around the world.

Job Description

• To sell and present SGS products and services, including Assessment, Audit, Certification, Supply Chain Assurance, Sustainability Assurance, and Training (ISO & regulatory training, industry-based training, and subject-area training) to clients.
• Conduct market research to understand industry trends, customer needs, and competitor activities.
• Negotiate contract terms and close sales deals that maximize value for both the client and the company.
• Identify and engage potential clients through sales visits, presentations, and follow-ups.
• Manage proposals, client interactions, and data entry using CertIQ.
• Track sales performance, market trends, and contract conversions; provide regular updates to management.
• Support business development initiatives, including Industry 4WRD projects.
• Assist in process improvement, handle client feedback, and support overall team objectives.
• Perform any other responsibilities as assigned by your reporting manager and/or Senior Management

Qualifications

• Minimum tertiary education with at least Certificate in any field
• Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in similar background/industry

Additional Information

• Able to communicate well with all stakeholder, either external or internal.
• Tenacious with follow-up.
• Good organization skills including report writing.
• Highly developed public speaking skills.
• Strong command of English and Bahasa Malaysia (both spoken and written) with good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Logical approach to problem solving.
• Use of independent judgement and creativity applied to resolution sales issues.
• Self-starter and able to work under minimum supervision.
• Team player and dynamic.
• Demonstrates personal integrity and trustworthiness.
• Acts quickly and decisively; able to make tough calls.