Sales Manager (Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai Selatan)

SL METALS (M) SDN BHD; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

SL METALS (M) SDN BHD is seeking an experienced Sales Manager to grow key accounts in Penang and across Malaysia while building and leading a team of Sales Executives. The role drives revenue, strengthens long-term relationships, and executes sales strategies aligned with business goals.

You will manage pricing, negotiations, and key contracts, develop sales plans, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure order fulfilment and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or related discipline.
• 5–8 years sales experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proven experience managing key accounts in Penang/Malaysia.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-management skills.
• Results-driven with a track record of meeting or exceeding targets.
• Willing to travel as required and comfortable leading a sales team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow assigned key accounts in Penang and Malaysia.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic customers.
• Identify new business opportunities, upselling and cross-selling initiatives.
• Lead pricing discussions, contract negotiations, and commercial agreements.
• Develop and execute sales plans to meet revenue targets.
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Sales Executives.
• Prepare sales forecasts, reports, and pipeline updates.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth order fulfilment and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Key account management

Leadership

Negotiation

Communication

Sales strategy

Customer relationship management

Education

Diploma or Degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or related discipline

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Sales Manager to manage and grow key accounts across Penang and other key markets in Malaysia, while developing and leading a team of Sales Executives. This role focuses on driving revenue growth, strengthening long-term customer relationships, and executing sales strategies aligned with business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow assigned key accounts in Penang and Malaysia
• Build and maintain strong relationships with strategic customers
• Identify new business opportunities, upselling and cross-selling initiatives
• Lead pricing discussions, contract negotiations, and commercial agreements
• Develop and execute sales plans to meet revenue targets
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Sales Executives
• Prepare sales forecasts, reports, and pipeline updates
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth order fulfilment and customer satisfaction

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Business, Sales, Marketing, or related discipline
• Minimum 5–8 years sales experience, preferably in the metals/ manufacturing industry with at least 2 years in a leadership role
• Proven experience managing key accounts in Penang/Malaysia
• Strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-management skills
• Results-driven with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
• Comfortable developing and managing a sales team
• Proficient in CRM systems and Microsoft Office
• Willing to travel when required

Mining, Minerals & Metals 51-100 employees

SL METALS (M) SDN BHD is a specialist supplier of aluminium alloy product with an established track record of 35 years. Growing steadily, it laid the basis for the establishment of the Group which is now an international supplier with operations and warehouses in Singapore, China, Malaysia and Taiwan. To further extend our span, reach and ongoing quest to be the Market Leader in Aluminium Alloy materials, our company embarked on a significant company renaming exercise for our Singapore headquarter (effective 28 February 2018) and Malaysia branch office (effective 3 January 2018) : SL METALS (M) SDN BHD (formerly Soon Lian Hardware (M) Sdn Bhd)