Sales Manager & Protective Marine Coatings

PPG; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coatings company is seeking a sales professional based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, to drive sales growth for protective and marine coating solutions in East Malaysia and Brunei. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of sales experience in the coatings industry. Responsibilities include developing sales strategies, maintaining relationships with stakeholders, and collaborating with technical teams. The role requires extensive travel across East Malaysia, and competitive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of sales experience in protective and marine coatings.
• Experience in project sales within oil and gas, marine, infrastructure, or industrial sectors.
• Extensive travel across East Malaysia required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies for PMC business in East Malaysia and Brunei.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders.
• Work closely with technical service teams to provide coating solutions.
• Monitor market trends and customer needs.

Skills

Sales strategy development

Customer relationship management

Market trend analysis

Technical service collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Chemistry, Business, or related field

Job description

This role is responsible for driving sales growth, market reach, and customer relationships across East Malaysia. You will focus on protective and marine coating solutions for industries such as oil and gas, marine, infrastructure, power, and heavy industries, while ensuring understanding of PPG's commercial strategies and technical standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to grow Protective & Marine coatings (PMC) business in East Malaysia and Brunei
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders including owners, consultants, shipyards, fabricators, applicators, and contractors
• Work closely with technical service teams to provide coating solutions, specifications, and application support
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer needs
• Ensure compliance with internal CRM and reporting systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Chemistry, Business, or related field is preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of sales experience in protective and marine coatings
• Experience in project sales within oil and gas, marine, infrastructure, or industrial sectors
• Extensive travel across East Malaysia
• Existing network within East Malaysia & Brunei oil and gas and marine industry

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email [e-mail].

Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. Other incentives may apply. Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.