Senior Sales Executive (Food Ingredients)

JAC Recruitment; Kuala Lumpur; Remote; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

JAC Recruitment is partnering with a leading supplier of food emulsifiers and food improvement solutions to hire an Account Manager. The role is remote-based within Kuala Lumpur and covers from central to northern Malaysia, with travel to Malaysia and Singapore as needed.

You will manage existing accounts, develop new business, and coordinate with R&D, production, logistics, and quality teams to ensure on-time delivery. Strong communication and relationship-building skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to negotiate and build long-term relationships with customers.
• Strong customer service orientation and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow existing customer accounts within the assigned territory.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities and visit customers regularly.
• Prepare quotations, proposals and follow up on sales orders; present sales contracts.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship building

Education

Bachelor's degree in Food Science

Job description

About The Company

Our client is a leading supplier of food emulsifiers and food improvement solutions, supporting food manufacturers with innovative ingredients and technical expertise across the Asia-Pacific region. This role will be required working remotely in KL and cover from central to Northern region.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow existing customer accounts within the assigned territory.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Visit customers regularly to maintain relationships and understand their needs.
• Prepare quotations, proposals, and follow up on sales orders.
• Prepare and present sales contracts.
• Work with the R&D team to conduct product trials and technical training.
• Coordinate with production, logistics, and quality teams to ensure smooth order delivery.
• Monitor customer demand, sales performance, and market trends.
• Conduct market research and keep track of competitor activities and new product developments.
• Respond to customer inquiries and resolve issues in professional manner.
• Prepare sales forecasts and regular reports for management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in food science or a related field.
• Experience in food ingredients, oleochemicals, chemicals, or manufacturing is an added advantage.
• Good communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Willing to travel frequently within Malaysia and Singapore, and occasionally overseas when required.
• Able to work independently in a remote working environment.

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