Executive/Senior Executive, Client Solutions

MAHA CHEMICALS (ASIA) PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Maha Asia in Singapore is seeking an Executive/Senior Executive, Technical Client Solutions to grow our Material Science business through customer engagement, key account development and new opportunities.

You will engage with coatings, inks, construction and additive materials, coordinating technical support with regional principals and suppliers, including China, to develop customer opportunities and drive growth in Singapore and Southeast Asia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, or Business.
• 1–5 years of experience in sales, business development, customer-facing or technical-commercial roles.
• Experience in B2B customer account management and new business development is advantageous.
• Exposure to coatings, inks, construction chemicals, adhesive raw materials, plastic additives or advanced cleaning solutions is advantageous.
• Experience working with international principals, suppliers or cross-functional teams would be beneficial.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Customer-focused, proactive and well-organised with multiple priorities.
• Good command of English and Mandarin.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with assigned B2B customers in Singapore.
• Understand customer requirements and provide timely and responsive support.
• Identify, pursue and convert new business opportunities within existing and new accounts.
• Drive organic growth and expand the Material Science portfolio.
• Coordinate product evaluations, customer trials, troubleshooting and technical discussions.
• Support smooth execution from opportunity development through order follow-up and service delivery.
• Gather customer feedback and market insights to support account development.
• Develop product and application knowledge across Material Science markets.
• Collaborate with principals to connect technical expertise with Singapore and regional opportunities.
• Coordinate communication and technical support across Singapore, China and SEA.
• Support regional customer and business development activities as required.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver a positive customer experience.
• Maintain accurate customer, opportunity and sales information.

Skills

Customer engagement

B2B sales

Business development

Relationship management

English & Mandarin

Technical coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science or Business

Job description

About Maha Asia

Maha Asia is a specialty chemicals company with more than 50 years of presence in Southeast Asia. We support manufacturers in various industries with a strong focus on sustainability, agility, and long-term partnerships.

Today, Maha Asia operates across 12 countries and 19 offices. We are in the midst of a business transformation—building a people-first, service-centred organisation that is ready for the future.

About the Role

We are looking for anExecutive/Senior Executive, Technical Client Solutionsto grow our Material Science business in Singapore through customer engagement, key account development and new business opportunities.

You will primarily support customers across coatings, inks, construction and adhesive raw materials, while gaining exposure to plastic additives and advanced cleaning solutions.

The role also works closely with strategic principals and suppliers across the region, including China, to coordinate technical support and develop customer opportunities.

What You’ll Be Doing

1. Customer Engagement & Business Development

• Manage and develop relationships with assigned B2B customers in Singapore.
• Understand customer requirements and provide timely and responsive support.
• Identify, pursue and convert new business opportunities within existing and new accounts.
• Drive organic growth and expand the Material Science portfolio.

2. Technical & Solution Coordination

• Work closely with Technical, Business Operations, Marketing, principals and suppliers to support customer requirements.
• Coordinate product evaluations, customer trials, troubleshooting and technical discussions.
• Support smooth execution from opportunity development through order follow-up and service delivery.

3. Market & Customer Insights

• Gather customer feedback, market trends and competitor insights to support account and business development.
• Develop strong product and application knowledge across relevant Material Science markets.

4. Principal & Regional Collaboration

• Work closely with strategic and growth principals to connect technical expertise with Singapore and regional business opportunities.
• Coordinate communication and technical support across Singapore, China and Southeast Asia.
• Support regional customer and business development activities where required.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver a responsive and positive customer experience.
• Maintain accurate customer, opportunity and sales information.
• Support business projects and initiatives assigned by the company.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s Degree inChemistry, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Business, or a related discipline.
• 1–5 years of relevant experiencein sales, business development, customer-facing or technical-commercial roles.
• Candidates with relevant internship, technical, commercial or industry exposure may also be considered.
• Experience inB2B customer account management and new business developmentis advantageous.
• Exposure to coatings, inks, construction chemicals, adhesive raw materials, plastic additives or advanced cleaning solutions is advantageous.
• Experience working with international principals, suppliers or cross-functional teams would be beneficial.
• Basic understanding of chemical ingredients or a strong willingness to learn.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Customer-focused, responsive and proactive.
• Well organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Good command ofEnglish and Mandarin, as the role requires regular communication with Mandarin‑speaking principals and stakeholders.