Sales Manager - Specialty Chemicals

KUMAR ORGANIC PRODUCTS (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Pasir Panjang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional business development firm in Negeri Sembilan is seeking an experienced Business Development Executive to grow the customer base and meet sales targets. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of B2B sales experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to travel for work. Knowledge of personal care and home care products is a plus. Competitive remuneration and the opportunity to join a dynamic team are offered.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of related experience in Business Development.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate clearly.
• High competency level in computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow existing customer base.
• Meet or exceed established sales targets.
• Collaborate with various departments to achieve goals.

Skills

Business development

B2B sales experience

Relationship management

Communication skills

Customer service

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

• Business development, retain and grow existing customer base and develop new business for the region with the incorporation of marketing activities.
• Consistently meet or exceed established sales targets/goals.
• Convert prospects to generate sales /business for region growth.
• Maintain customer/prospect relationships via personal visits, email, phone correspondence, and other manners of contact such as professional organizations, social media sites etc.
• Ensure proper documentation like technical data and share right information with customers.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, supply chain, procurement, R&D, and Regulatory organizations to successfully deliver business plan targets.
• Monitor markets and competition by collecting various product, pricing and relevant information.
• Report progress, metrics and analyses to management on sales and other activities at regular intervals.
• Develop and maintain high level proficiency in navigating and using all company software.
• Plans / support / co-ordinates advertising and promotional activities, including print, online, electronic media and direct mail within sales territory.
• Attend and actively participate in all required meetings. Represent company at trade shows to promote product.
• Follow all company Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and meet the deadlines.
• Other duties as required or needed by superior /management.

Requirements:

• Candidate must possess at least a Diploma and/or a Bachelor's Degree.
• At least 5 years of related experience in Business Development. Candidates with B2B and Regional Sales Experience (for ASEAN countries).
• Ability to work collaboratively, communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally, both verbally and in writing, with colleagues at all levels.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with both internal and external associates at all levels.
• Personal care, home care, Food &Pharma based experience will be preferred.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and in a timely manner.
• Capacity to exercise sound judgment within established guidelines.
• High competency level in all forms of computer literacy including, but not limited to, email use, word processing, spreadsheet creation and manipulation, internet navigation, server access, database use etc.
• Capacity to learn internal software at levels that ensure successful and quick execution of all job task.
• Required language(s): English & other South East Asian languages preferred (This is important as the customer base is APAC Region 80% - outside of singapore).
• Willing to travel which is 30% of the job nature
• ONLY Singaporeans or PR’s may apply, due to quota restrictions.

Candidates must be:

• Self-affirming and comfortable to Travel & to deal with regular customer complaints between the customer & company.
• Intrinsically motivated.
• Exposure with B2B is the most essential
• Willing to join immediately.
• Self-directed.
• Takes an active interest in meeting the needs of the business.