Sales Engineer (Electronic/PCB)

Inter Island Group Pte Ltd.; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Inter Island Group Pte Ltd. in Penang is seeking a proactive Sales Engineer to bridge technical solutions with customer needs.

You will manage key accounts, forecast demand, and support cross-border expansion initiatives. The role requires a bachelor’s in engineering, at least 2 years in industrial manufacturing or technical sales, and strong analytical, negotiation, and relationship-building skills with fluency in English (Mandarin a plus).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in industrial manufacturing, electronics, or technical sales.
• Strong market understanding and data analysis capability.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage and nurture assigned key accounts to hit and exceed sales targets.
• Act as the primary technical and commercial contact with customers and handle inquiries and RFPs.
• Provide short- and long-term sales forecasts to manufacturing for planning.
• Collaborate with overseas representatives to drive new customer acquisition.
• Analyze market trends and share insights with executive leadership.

Skills

Marketing strategy

Data analysis

Negotiation

Relationship management

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Our client is a global leader in high-precision electronics manufacturing and advanced printed circuit board technology, delivering critical interconnect solutions to top-tier automotive, industrial, and medical technology sectors.

The Role

We are seeking an ambitious, results-driven Sales Engineer to join the commercial team in Penang. In this pivotal role, you will bridge technical solutions with customer requirements—managing key customer portfolios, forecasting market demands, and supporting cross-border expansion initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

Account Management & Revenue Growth: Manage and nurture assigned key accounts to reliably hit and exceed company sales targets.

Customer Advisory: Act as the primary technical and commercial point of contact, efficiently handling all customer inquiries and RFP processes.

Supply Chain & Capacity Alignment: Provide precise short- and long-term sales forecasts to manufacturing operations for raw material procurement and production capacity planning.

Global Market Expansion: Partner closely with overseas representatives to drive new customer acquisition and execute strategic market development plans.

Market Intelligence: Gather, analyze, and synthesize competitive market trends and customer demand signals into actionable insights for executive leadership.

Key Requirements

Education & Experience: Bachelor’s Degree in any Engineering discipline with at least 2 years of relevant experience in industrial manufacturing, electronics, or technical sales.

Strategic & Analytical Mindset: Strong understanding of general market dynamics, paired with proven skills in marketing strategy and data analysis.

Interpersonal Excellence: Outgoing, self-motivated personality with exceptional negotiation, problem-solving, and relationship-management skills.

Autonomy: Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing sales environment.

Language Proficiency: Fluency in English is required. Proficiency in spoken and written Mandarin is an added advantage to facilitate seamless collaboration with Mandarin-speaking regional clients and internal stakeholders.

What’s on Offer

Competitive base salary with attractive performance incentives.

Exposure to regional and cross-border business development activities.

Excellent career growth potential within an established global manufacturing enterprise.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.