Senior Sales Executives (North or South) - Food Ingredient MNC

Michael Page; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

An international food company is seeking a Senior Sales Executive in Malaysia for regional market growth. This role involves acquiring new customers, managing existing accounts, and consistently achieving sales targets in the bakery and food service sectors. Candidates must possess at least 5 years of relevant sales experience, strong communication skills, and fluency in English. The position offers competitive base salary and performance-based incentives along with autonomy to grow the market.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Performance-based incentives

Long-term career development opportunities

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' sales experience in food ingredients or related industries.
• Proven ability to develop new business and manage customer accounts.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prospect, visit, and acquire new customers across various segments.
• Promote and develop the company's product portfolio.
• Manage quotations, pricing, and order processing.

Skills

Sales experience

Strong communication skills

Negotiation skills

Business development

Fluency in English and local languages

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in a relevant field

Job description

Senior Sales Executives (North or South) - Food Ingredient MNC

Join an international food group trusted in specialty food & bakery ingredients. Full regional territory ownership to directly grow your market.

• Prospect, visit, and acquire new customers across bakery, food service, ingredient shops, and SME segments.
• Promote and develop the company's product portfolio within the assigned region.
• Manage quotations, pricing, and order processing for customers.
• Follow up on customer payments and ensure healthy account management.
• Grow sales with existing customers by increasing SKUs and project development.
• Consistently achieve monthly sales targets.
• Travel across the assigned territory (Northern: Penang, Kedah, Ipoh, Langkawi / Southern: Johor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan) with own transport.

A successful Senior Sales Executive should have:

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in a relevant field.
• At least 5 years' sales experience, ideally in food ingredients, bakery, or related industries in Malaysia.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with fluency in English and local languages.
• Proven ability to develop new business and manage customer accounts effectively.
• Self-motivated, persuasive, and able to work independently while being a strong team player.

Key Highlights: Food Ingredients, B2B Sales, Regional Sales (Northern or Southern)

Our client is a leading international food company with a strong reputation in bakery fats, chocolate, creams, and specialty food ingredients.

• Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives.
• Opportunity to represent a globally recognised food ingredients brand.
• Territory ownership with autonomy to grow your market.
• Supportive leadership and opportunities for long-term career development.