Assistant Sales Manager (Optical Communication/ Electronics)

GMP RECRUITMENT SERVICES (S) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GMP Recruitment Services (S) PTE LTD in Singapore seeks a proactive business development professional to join its strategy team. You will build networks, manage key relationships, and identify opportunities across Singapore, Malaysia and the broader Asian region.

You will develop sales and marketing strategies to win new customers, promote products, and coordinate with suppliers and customers on demands and trends. Mandarin is a plus; travel to regional markets will be required.

Qualifications

• Must possess 3-6 years of experience in electronics/semiconductors, Optical Communication, Optics, or related industries.
• Demonstrated sales record and initiative to acquire new customers.
• Technical and product knowledge of electronic devices/machinery is preferred.
• Knowledge of latest market and business trends imperative for developing strategies.
• Data analytics skills to harness financial data for informed decisions.
• Ability to travel, including overseas travel, is required.

Responsibilities

• Part of strategic planning team focusing on business development while maintaining key customer relationships.
• Develops and manages sales/marketing strategies to acquire new customers in Singapore, Malaysia and Asia.
• Drive business in new and existing markets with strategic planning and visits with suppliers and customers.
• Sales of products through specialized knowledge and understanding of customer needs.
• Perform cost-benefit analysis and assist in budget planning.
• Coordinate with Design Team to provide customized solutions based on customer requirements.
• Make business decisions independently and conduct due diligence on partners.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Fluent English

Mandarin language

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Candidate will be part of the strategic planning team focusing on business development activities while maintaining existing relationships with key customers. He/she will build networks, manage relationships, seek and identify business opportunities in Singapore, Malaysia and the Asian region.

• Develops and manages sales and marketing strategies towards acquiring new customers and establishing relationships, including adequate communication visits with suppliers and customers to promote products, discuss demands and trends, etc.


• Develops and execute strategies to drive business in new and existing markets.


• Sales of products through specialized knowledge of the products, along with deep understanding of customer needs.


• Perform cost-benefit analysis.


• Following up on customer payment status or helping to resolve shipment issues.


• Proactively communicate and work with the Design Team to provide customized solutions based on customer's requirements.


• Make business decisions independently and conduct due diligence for prospective business partners.


• Support Management on budget preparation.

Job Requirements

• Must possess 3-6 years of experience in electronics/semiconductors, Optical Communication, Optics, or other related industries.


• Demonstrated sales record, initiative to acquire new customers, recommend solutions, and execute sales are required.


• Technical and product knowledge of electronic devices/machinery is preferred.


• Proven knowledge and execution capability to develop successful business strategies.


• Knowledge of the latest market and business trends is also imperative while developing business strategies to penetrate the new market.


• Data analytics skills to harness financial data to inform decisions.


• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.


• Fluency in English and Mandarin is required to communicate with suppliers/customers from China or Taiwan; knowledge of Japanese is also an advantage for communication with counterparts from Japan.


• Ability to travel, including overseas travel, is required.