Technical Sales Person (Food Service)

KB FROZEN & TRADING SDN BHD; Kota Bharu; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Sales incentives

Product training

Career development

Job summary

KB Frozen & Trading Sdn. Bhd.

is seeking a passionate Technical Sales Person (Food Service) to build strong relationships with restaurants, hotels, cafés and caterers, understand their menu requirements and recommend suitable food products and ingredients. The role involves delivering product knowledge, presentations and samples, identifying new business opportunities, hitting sales targets and collaborating with internal teams to ensure smooth order fulfilment.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Degree in Sales and Marketing or related field.
• Diploma/Degree in Culinary or Food Service welcomed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with food service customers (restaurants, hotels, cafés, caterers).
• Identify new business opportunities and expand the customer base.
• Understand menu requirements and recommend suitable products and ingredients.
• Provide product knowledge, technical advice and food application support.
• Conduct product presentations, demonstrations and sampling when required.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth order fulfilment and customer satisfaction.
• Aim to achieve sales targets and contribute to business growth.
• Monitor market trends and competitors' activities.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Presentation

Customer focus

Driving licence

Travel willingness

Education

Diploma/Degree in Sales and Marketing

Diploma/Degree in Culinary or Food Service

Job description

We are looking for a passionate and driven Technical Sales Person (Food Service) to join our growing team.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining strong relationships with food service customers, understanding their business and menu requirements, and providing suitable food products and solutions to meet their needs.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has a passion for food, sales, menu development and customer service and enjoys working closely with customers to create practical food solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and maintain strong relationships with restaurants, hotels, cafés, caterers and other food service customers.

Identify new business opportunities and expand the company’s customer base.

Understand customers’ menu requirements and recommend suitable products and ingredients.

Provide product knowledge, technical advice and food application support to customers.

Conduct product presentations, demonstrations and sampling when required.

Work closely with customers to understand their challenges and propose suitable solutions.

Follow up on sales enquiries, quotations and customer requirements.

Achieve sales targets and contribute to overall business growth.

Monitor market trends, competitor activities and customer preferences.

Work closely with the internal team to ensure smooth order fulfilment and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Diploma/Degree in Sales and Marketing or a related field.

Graduates with a Diploma/Degree in Culinary or Food Service are also welcomed to apply.

Passionate about food, food products and menu creation.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Customer-oriented with a positive and proactive attitude.

Good presentation and negotiation skills.

Willing to learn and develop technical knowledge of food products and applications.

Able to work independently as well as in a team.

Possess a valid driving licence and willing to travel for customer visits.

Sales experience in the food service, FMCG, food ingredients or related industry will be an added advantage.

What We Offer

Competitive salary package with attractive sales incentives.

Opportunity to develop your career in the food service industry.

Product and technical training will be provided.

Exposure to a wide range of food products, ingredients and food service applications.

Opportunities to work closely with restaurants, hotels, cafés and other food service businesses.

A dynamic and supportive working environment.

Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is passionate about food, enjoys meeting people and has the drive to grow a career in food service sales.

If you have a culinary background and want to move into a commercial role, or you have a sales and marketing background with a strong interest in the food industry, we would love to hear from you.

Join KB Frozen & Trading Sdn. Bhd. and be part of our growing Food Service team!