Sales Executive (Fine Chemicals)

KLK OLEO; Petaling Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

KLK OLEO is seeking aSales Executive to drive sales and market expansion across Malaysia and international markets. You will collaborate to identify agents and distributors, analyze key accounts, and present monthly performance reports.

The role requires a recognised degree with 1–2 years in manufacturing, with experience in sales administration, CRM tools, and travel willingness to meet clients and develop markets.

Qualifications

• Recognised degree with 1–2 years of relevant experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Prior exposure to sales administration, customer engagement, shipping documentation, and report preparation is desirable.
• Demonstrated reliability, resourcefulness, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Familiarity with CRM tools and sales analytics platforms is an added advantage.
• Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.
• Willingness to travel for client meetings and market development activities.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and market expansion initiatives across domestic and international territories.
• Collaborate with the team to identify, evaluate, and onboard strategic agents and distributors in targeted regions.
• Conduct comprehensive sales and business performance analysis for key and high-value accounts.
• Prepare and present monthly performance reports for assigned customer portfolios.
• Perform detailed market research and analysis to support strategic decision-making.

Skills

Sales Strategy

CRM Tools

Negotiation

Market Research

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Sales analytics

Job description

Role and Responsibilities

Drive sales and market expansion initiatives across both domestic and international territories.

Collaborate with the team to identify, evaluate, and onboard strategic agents and distributors in targeted regions.

Conduct comprehensive sales and business performance analysis for key and high-value accounts.

Prepare and present monthly performance reports for assigned customer portfolios.

Perform detailed market research and analysis to support strategic decision-making.

Job Success Requirements

A recognised degree with 1–2 years of relevant experience, preferably within the manufacturing sector.

Prior exposure to sales administration, customer engagement, shipping documentation, and report preparation is highly desirable.

Demonstrated reliability, resourcefulness, and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Familiarity with CRM tools and sales analytics platforms is an added advantage.

Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, with the ability to build and maintain client relationships.

Willingness to travel for client meetings and market development activities.

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?
• How many years' experience do you have as a sales executive?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have in market research?

Chemicals & Plastics Manufacturing 1,001-5,000 employees

KLK OLEO is one of the world’s leading oleochemical producers that is committed to delivering excellence in the global marketplace. Our integrated oleochemical complexes located in key sourcing and supply markets (Malaysia, Indonesia, China and Europe) produce a wide range of high quality sustainable oleochemical products from natural renewable raw materials.

KLK OLEO is part of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (“KLK”), a leading international plantations group listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. Strategically integrated to our upstream plantations parent, KLK OLEO is able to extract synergies and focus on developing sustainable solutions and reliable supply for our customers. At KLK OLEO, sustainability is integral to our business. Being a member of the RSPO, we are committed to delivering high quality and safe products to our customers, and ensuring high traceability throughout our supply chain. KLK OLEO’s strong commitment to meet customers’ expectations underscores our solid reputation as a reliable supplier in the global market place.

KLK OLEO's production portfolio ranges from basic oleochemical products, such as fatty acids, glycerine, fatty alcohols and fatty esters, all the way down the spectrum to specialties, such as methyl ester sulphonate (MES), surfactants and phytonutrients. Our products are used in diverse end‑use applications, including home & personal health care, cosmetics & toiletries, food, flavours & fragrances, lubricants, polymers and industrial chemicals. Backed by a firm belief in innovation and a strong R&D culture, the creation of new downstream businesses continues to be the cornerstone of our strategy to capitalise on the integrated value chain.

Headquartered in Malaysia, with a workforce of 3,000 people worldwide, KLK OLEO strives to develop and uphold good relationships and long term partnerships with our customers and stakeholders.

KLK OLEO is one of the world’s leading oleochemical producers that is committed to delivering excellence in the global marketplace. Our integrated oleochemical complexes located in key sourcing and supply markets (Malaysia, Indonesia, China and Europe) produce a wide range of high quality sustainable oleochemical products from natural renewable raw materials.

KLK OLEO is part of Kuala Lumpur Kepong Berhad (“KLK”), a leading international plantations group listed on the Main Market of Bursa Malaysia Securities Berhad. Strategically integrated to our upstream plantations parent, KLK OLEO is able to extract synergies and focus on developing sustainable solutions and reliable supply for our customers. At KLK OLEO, sustainability is integral to our business. Being a member of the RSPO, we are committed to delivering high quality and safe products to our customers, and ensuring high traceability throughout our supply chain. KLK OLEO’s strong commitment to meet customers’ expectations underscores our solid reputation as a reliable supplier in the global market place.

KLK OLEO's production portfolio ranges from basic oleochemical products, such as fatty acids, glycerine, fatty alcohols and fatty esters, all the way down the spectrum to specialties, such as methyl ester sulphonate (MES), surfactants and phytonutrients. Our products are used in diverse end-use applications, including home & personal health care, cosmetics & toiletries, food, flavours & fragrances, lubricants, polymers and industrial chemicals. Backed by a firm belief in innovation and a strong R&D culture, the creation of new downstream businesses continues to be the cornerstone of our strategy to capitalise on the integrated value chain.

Headquartered in Malaysia, with a workforce of 3,000 people worldwide, KLK OLEO strives to develop and uphold good relationships and long term partnerships with our customers and stakeholders.