Senior Sales Engineer (based in Penang)

PBA Systems (Pg) Sdn. Bhd.; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider is looking for a Sales Engineer to drive sales and marketing initiatives. The role involves building relationships with new and existing customers in the industrial automation sector. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of sales experience, strong interpersonal skills, and fluency in English, Chinese, and Bahasa Malaysia. The position requires self-motivation and willingness to travel. This is a great opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and technology.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of sales experience in automation field, preferable with motion knowledge.
• Proven ability to interact directly with a sales organization.
• Required languages: English, Chinese, Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Identify key customers and build network towards Industrial Automation.
• Maintain a healthy sales pipeline through account development planning.
• Develop new customer accounts through sales activities.

Skills

Sales experience in automation

Ability to influence customer needs

Self-motivated

Sales discipline

Job description

The Sales Engineer is mainly responsible for executing sales & marketing initiatives, engaging new customers and maintaining the relationship with existing accounts in order to bring in revenue for the Precision Robotics Business Group.

Job Responsibilities

• Identify key customers and build network towards Industrial Automation & Component related fields.
• Building and maintaining a healthy sales pipeline, through prompt updating of opportunities management tracking and account development planning.
• Develop new customer accounts through sales and marketing activities.
• Supporting any marketing related activities to improve the presence and customer knowledge of PBA’s Products.
• Providing customer feedback to Business Group management.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

People Requirements

• At least 3 years of sales experience in automation field, preferable with motion knowledge.
• Proven ability to interact directly with a sales organization, understand customer needs and influence them.
• Required language(s): English, Chinese, Bahasa Malaysia.
• Self‑motivated and maintain high level of Sales Discipline.
• Possesses own transport and willing to travel.

Company Overview

PBA Group (PBA: Platform for Bots and Automation) is a regional robotics and automation company founded in 1987. We specialize in precision and general robotics, offering turnkey automation solutions across industries, including Warehouse Automation, Factory Automation, Motion Control, and Direct Drive Technology. With over 30 companies in 10 countries and more than 500 employees, we focus on Southeast Asia and empower partners through technology, education, community, and talent platforms. For more information, visit www.pbarobotics.com.