Senior Sales Engineer

PERSOL; Selangor; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL is seeking an experienced Sales Engineer to manage and grow a portfolio of industrial customers in Malaysia. You will respond quickly to inquiries, convert opportunities into orders, and lead both inbound and outbound sales efforts.

You will travel for customer visits and collaborate with internal teams to ensure successful project execution and satisfaction. The role requires a Diploma or Degree in Engineering and at least 5 years in industrial sales, with strong networking and

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of sales experience in industrial equipment, machinery, automation, pumps, compressors, material handling, process equipment, or other industrial solutions.
• Proven track record in business development and achieving sales targets.
• Experience handling both inbound leads and proactive outbound sales activities.
• Strong networking, prospecting, and cold-calling skills.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple customer accounts.
• Valid driving licence and willingness to travel for customer visits.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow a portfolio of existing industrial customers.
• Respond promptly to inbound sales enquiries and convert opportunities into orders.
• Conduct cold calling, prospecting, and lead-generation activities to identify new business opportunities.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to penetrate new accounts and industries.
• Prepare quotations, proposals, and technical-commercial presentations.
• Understand customer requirements and recommend suitable equipment and solutions.
• Conduct site visits, product demonstrations, and technical discussions with customers.
• Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and contracts.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities, opportunities, and forecasts in CRM systems.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure successful project execution and customer satisfaction.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments.

Skills

Inbound outbound sales

Cold calling

Negotiation

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree or diploma

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Manage and grow a portfolio of existing industrial customers.

Respond promptly to inbound sales enquiries and convert opportunities into orders.

Conduct cold calling, prospecting, and lead-generation activities to identify new business opportunities.

Develop and execute sales strategies to penetrate new accounts and industries.

Prepare quotations, proposals, and technical-commercial presentations.

Understand customer requirements and recommend suitable equipment and solutions.

Conduct site visits, product demonstrations, and technical discussions with customers.

Negotiate pricing, commercial terms, and contracts.

Maintain accurate records of sales activities, opportunities, and forecasts in CRM systems.

Work closely with internal teams to ensure successful project execution and customer satisfaction.

Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments.

Requirements

Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Minimum 5 years of sales experience in industrial equipment, machinery, automation, pumps, compressors, material handling, process equipment, or other industrial solutions.

Proven track record in business development and achieving sales targets.

Experience handling both inbound leads and proactive outbound sales activities.

Strong networking, prospecting, and cold-calling skills.

Good understanding of industrial customers and manufacturing environments.

Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

Ability to work independently and manage multiple customer accounts.

Valid driving licence and willingness to travel for customer visits.

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PERSOL is Asia-Pacific’s leading Staffing and HR solutions partner, operating across 13 markets with deep local insight and regional scale. With more than 80 offices and decades of experience, we deliver integrated workforce solutions that are tailored, tech-enabled, and designed for the dynamic world of work.

We combine human expertise with smart technology to help organisations solve workforce challenges, unlock potential, and stay ahead of change. From recruitment and talent management to workforce strategy and advisory, our collaborative approach puts your goals at the centre.

PERSOL is Asia-Pacific’s leading Staffing and HR solutions partner, operating across 13 markets with deep local insight and regional scale. With more than 80 offices and decades of experience, we deliver integrated workforce solutions that are tailored, tech-enabled, and designed for the dynamic world of work.

We combine human expertise with smart technology to help organisations solve workforce challenges, unlock potential, and stay ahead of change. From recruitment and talent management to workforce strategy and advisory, our collaborative approach puts your goals at the centre.

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