Sales Representative

AkzoNobel; Nilai; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in paints and coatings is seeking a technical sales representative to drive customer engagement across South Malaysia and Singapore. The role involves managing client relationships, supporting sales initiatives, and delivering tailored solutions. Applicants should possess a degree in a related field, have 1-3 years of experience in technical sales, and be fluent in English and Mandarin. This position also entails collaboration with cross-functional teams to ensure product alignment with customer needs.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in technical sales or related field.
• Experience in coatings or industrial sectors is an advantage.
• Strong communication skills in Mandarin required.

Responsibilities

• Cultivate and manage customer relationships across South Malaysia and Singapore.
• Support strategic sales initiatives to penetrate new markets.
• Conduct market demand analysis to identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Communication in English

Negotiation Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Engineering or related field

Job description

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

For more information please visit www.akzonobel.com

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Job Description

Cultivate and manage customer relationships across South Malaysia and Singapore, driving both sales and technical engagement.

Support strategic sales initiatives to penetrate new markets and expand our product footprint.

Provide technical expertise and tailored solutions to meet customers’ specific needs.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (R&D, Marketing, Supply Chain) to ensure seamless product development and delivery aligned with customer requirements.

Conduct market demand analysis to identify growth opportunities and enhance competitive positioning.

Job Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Engineering, or a related field.

• 1–3 years of experience in technical sales or a related field. Experience in coatings or industrial sectors is an advantage.

• Strong communication skills in English and Mandarin to effectively communicate with our diverse client base and stakeholders (spoken and written).

• Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.

• Willingness to travel within the region as required.

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID:47836