Sales Engineer

The Role

Think this is just another sales job? Think again!

Sales Engineers are the bridge between innovation and impact — solution architects and trusted advisors who drive success with both technical mastery and business acumen.

Join a growing industry fueled by IoT, 5G, and EV Technologies! We are looking for a motivated Sales Engineer to join our team to manage and grow our customer base in Northern Malaysia. If you enjoy blending technical knowledge with customer engagement, this is your opportunity to make an impact in a fast-growing industry.

What You’ll Be Doing:

1. Sales Activities: Manage and grow the customer base across key electronics sectors including Semiconductor, SMT, and PCBA manufacturers.
2. Strengthen Client Relationships: Form long-term relationships with existing customers and actively seek new business opportunities to expand your portfolio.
3. Engage Key Principals & Suppliers: Liaise with major suppliers and technology principals to align offerings with customer needs and market trends.
4. Own the Sales Cycle: Handle end-to-end sales processes—from prospecting and customer engagement to presenting proposals, closing deals, and managing project execution and handover.
5. Achieve Sales Goals: Track and manage sales forecasts, ensure accurate reporting, meet performance targets, and follow up on leads consistently.
6. Strategize & Execute Plans: Work closely with the management team to plan and execute strategic sales initiatives within your assigned territory, ensuring alignment with company goals.
7. Keep Abreast of Market Developments: Stay updated on emerging technologies and electronics manufacturing to identify new business opportunities and remain competitive.

What makes this role exciting?

1. Exposure to high-growth markets (IoT, 5G, EV).
2. Supportive team environment with mentorship and career growth opportunities.
3. Platform to apply your engineering background in real-world applications and client solutions.
4. Opportunities to travel and meet new people, expanding your professional network.
5. Independence and Collaboration: Exhibit your ability to work independently while collaborating with talented colleagues in team projects.
6. Career Growth: Potential for career advancement by demonstrating leadership qualities, excellent communication skills, interpersonal abilities, and strong analytical thinking.
7. Overseas Training: Opportunities, including trips to conferences and other events.

Perks and Benefits:

1. Attractive Salary with generous allowances.
2. Performance-Based Commission and Annual Performance Bonus.
3. Staff medical insurance.

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

1. Bachelor’s degree / Diploma in Engineering - E&E, Material, Mechanical, Physics, Chemistry etc.
2. 3-5 years of experience in sales or business development, preferably in the electronics, semiconductor, or related industries.
3. We welcome applications from fresh graduates eager to kick-start their careers in sales engineering.
4. Strong understanding of semiconductor, SMT/PCBA technologies, and IoT/5G/EV markets.
5. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
6. A go-getter attitude with a hunger to explore business opportunities and close deals.
7. Language Proficiency: fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia. Proficiency in additional languages (e.g., Mandarin, Thai, Japanese) can help propel you to greater success.
8. Ability to multitask and manage multiple sales projects effectively.
9. Strong problem-solving skills and ability to propose technical solutions to meet customer needs.
10. Willingness to travel.

How do your skills match this job?

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a sales engineer?
• Are you willing to travel for this role when required?
• Which of the following languages are you fluent in?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?

Crest Group of Companies is a leading regional equipment and solutions provider with offices in Malaysia, China, Singapore and Thailand. We represent some of the most reputable brands in high technology imaging systems, material analysis equipment, precision measurement instruments, semiconductor/data storage related tools, X-Rays, spectrometers & other products from leading manufacturers in USA, Europe & Asia Pacific (Japan, Korea etc).

Our client consists of customers in multi-national electronics manufacturers (semiconductor, data storage & general electronics), multi-discipline research community (government/private universities & research institutions), oil & gas industry, automotive & many more.

To maintain our robust growth & expansion, we are looking to invite self-driven, energetic and intelligent candidates to join our young, ambitious and dynamic team.