Senior Sales Engineer / Sales Manager

Michael Page; Subang Jaya; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering group is seeking a Senior Sales Engineer or Sales Manager in Malaysia to enhance their market presence. The role involves developing new business, managing the full sales cycle, and building relationships with key stakeholders in the chemical and petrochemical industries. With a competitive compensation package and a clear path to leadership, this is an exciting opportunity for those looking to make a significant impact in the region.

Benefits

High autonomy and visibility

Strong regional and global support

Competitive compensation

Clear path to leadership

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• 6-7 years of frontline sales experience in the chemical, petrochemical, or refinery sector.
• Solid understanding of the Malaysian process industry landscape.
• Track record in business development.

Responsibilities

• Grow the company's footprint in Malaysia and support activities in Indonesia.
• Identify new opportunities through customer visits and market research.
• Manage the full sales cycle from customer needs to proposal development.

Skills

Frontline sales experience

Technical knowledge of distillation

Market penetration

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering

Job description

Overview

In this role, you will be the face of the business in Malaysia, working directly with customers across chemical, petrochemical, refinery, and process plant environments. Your focus will be on developing new business, identifying opportunities, and providing technically credible solutions to help customers improve their plant performance.

Responsibilities

• Growing the company's footprint in Malaysia and supporting activities in Indonesia.
• Identifying new opportunities through customer visits, market research, and industry networking.
• Managing the full sales cycle - from understanding customer needs to developing proposals and presenting technical solutions.
• Supporting preparation of tenders, pricing strategies, and technical clarifications with internal engineering and applications teams.
• Building strong relationships with plant operators, engineers, procurement teams, and senior stakeholders.
• Keeping track of market developments, competitor activities, and upcoming project pipelines.
• Ensuring customer requirements are clearly communicated internally and projects are followed through successfully.
• This role provides high visibility and long-term progression, with the successful candidate expected to become the commercial lead for the Malaysian market.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering.
• Strong technical knowledge of distillation, separation processes, and mass transfer equipment.
• 6-7 years of frontline sales experience in the chemical, petrochemical, or refinery sector.
• Solid understanding of the Malaysian process industry landscape.
• A track record in business development and market penetration.

About the Client

Our client is a well-established global engineering group known for delivering advanced process technology, separation solutions, and engineered equipment to chemical, petrochemical, and refining customers around the world. With decades of technical expertise and a strong footprint across Asia, the organisation is now looking to strengthen its presence in Malaysia by hiring a dedicated Senior Sales Engineer or Sales Manager who will take the lead in driving commercial growth in the region. This is the company's first dedicated sales headcount in Malaysia - an exciting opportunity for someone who wants to shape market strategy, build customer relationships, and grow into a leadership role.

Benefits

• High autonomy and visibility
• Strong regional and global support
• Competitive compensation
• Clear path to becoming the lead for Malaysia
• Comprehensive benefits package to support your well-being.
• Opportunity to work with a large organization in the industrial/manufacturing sector.

Application notice

If you are a results-driven Senior Sales Engineer or Sales Manager looking for an exciting opportunity, apply now to take the next step in your career!

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