Sales and Marketing Executive

CHEMICAL INDUSTRIES (FAR EAST) LIMITED.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical industry company in Singapore is seeking a motivated individual for technical sales. Responsibilities include managing business activities, driving sales and maintaining strong customer relationships. The ideal candidate should have a diploma in Science or related fields and 2-3 years of relevant experience in the chemical sector. Proficiency in English is mandatory, and knowledge of other languages is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of technical sales experience in chemical products/solutions.
• Understanding of technical terms and concepts related to chemical, chemistry, water treatment.
• Proficiency in English is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing and new business activities, including pricing and contract negotiations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts.
• Prepare presentations, proposals, and sales plans as needed.

Skills

Resilience

Confidence

Adaptability

Active Listening

Persuasiveness

Goal-Oriented Mindset

Education

Diploma in Science, Chemistry, Environmental or Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities:

· Manage existing and new business activities, including pricing, contract negotiations, tender submissions, technical support and issue resolution.

· Drive sales, profitability and growth while aligning with the company working capital goals in collaboration with Finance Department.

· Responsible for supporting and helping customers to be successful in achieving their operational, quality and productivity goals. Optimizes the company’s internal processes to provide reliable and differentiating services to customers.

· Build and maintain strong relationships with key accounts and business partners at all levels. Accountable for active management of relationship with Key Accounts for long-term profitable and sustainable growth.

· Execute commercial activities and new assignments as assigned by the Manager from time-to-time.

· Ensure compliance within scope of work and timely reporting of business performance and updates.

· Coordinate with Logistics to align customers forecasts with operations.

· Collect and share market intelligence, including customer portfolio development, competitor analysis and new business opportunities.

· Prepare presentations, proposals and sales plans as needed.

Requirements:

To succeed in this role, you should demonstrate:

· Resilience – Handles rejection positively and stays motivated.

· Confidence – Projects assurance and believes in the product.

· Adaptability – Flexible and quick to adapt to customer behaviors.

· Active Listening – Attentive to customer concerns and responsive with thoughtful follow-ups.

· Persuasiveness – Clearly communicates value and influences decisions with subtle persuasion.

· Goal-Oriented Mindset – Focused on achieving targets and driving results.

· Diploma in Science, Chemistry, Chemical, Environmental or Engineering.

· 2-3 years of technical sales experience in chemical products/solutions across sectors such as:

- water treatment & power utilities companies

- semiconductor, wafer fab manufacturing plants,

- chemicals and petrochemicals manufacturing plants,

- food and pharmaceuticals manufacturing plants, and

- marine sectors

· Requires physical fitness to make regular customer visits and access plant sites, which may involve walking or climbing stairs of moderate distance or height.

· Understanding of technical terms and concepts - especially related to chemical, chemistry, water treatment and fluid transfer.

· Proficiency in English (Writing, reading and speaking) is a mandatory.

· Proficiency in Chinese, Malay and/or other languages will be highly preferred for communication with customers from various backgrounds.

· A valid driving license and personal vehicle are essential for the role.