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Associate Sales Manager, Export - Food Ingredients MNC

Selangor Permanent MYR7,000 - MYR10,000 per month (MYR84,000 - MYR120,000 per year) View Job Description
The Associate Sales Manager supports the commercial leadership team in driving B2B ingredients and commodity sales, including applications of palm and dairy products in the food manufacturing sector. You will lead market development, negotiate trading agreements, and provide commercial insights to support regional business growth.
  • Regional B2B sales across both local and SEA export markets
  • Expansion headcount for a leading food ingredients manufacturer

About Our Client

Our client is a global manufacturing name in food ingredients, supplying a wide range of products to food manufacturers across Asia. Known for quality, innovation, and a strong commercial presence, they operate in a multicultural, fast-paced trading and sales environment with strong regional and global support structures.

Job Description

  • Grow B2B sales across food commodity products and general food ingredients segments in both local and regional SEA markets.
  • Spot new commercial opportunities, track market and pricing movements, and implement sales strategies to support business expansion.
  • Lead pricing discussions, manage trading-style negotiations, and secure contracts that align with company financial goals.
  • Acquire new customers and strengthen relationships with manufacturers, distributors, and key partners.
  • Oversee essential sales administration including budgets, payment follow‑ups, customer data accuracy, and resolution of product/quality issues.
  • Review sales performance, update forecasts, and deliver regular commercial insights and reports to management.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Associate Sales Manager should have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Business, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years' of B2B sales experience in food ingredients and dairy or palm-related products.
  • Strong negotiation skills with experience handling price‑sensitive, trading‑driven customer discussions.
  • Exposure to local and export markets, ideally within SEA.
  • Global mindset, culturally adaptable, and able to influence stakeholders.
  • Analytical, customer‑focused, and able to work in a fast-paced commercial environment.
  • Willingness to travel; fluency in English (Bahasa or Mandarin a plus).



Key Highlights: Export B2B Sales & Trading, Food Ingredients, Dairy and Palm Products

What's on Offer

  • A strategic commercial remit covering both ingredients and commodity portfolios.
  • Regional exposure across Southeast Asia with strong career growth pathways.
  • Opportunity to lead negotiations with trading partners, manufacturers, and distributors.
  • A supportive, internationally connected commercial team environment.
Contact
Kayden Liew
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6955255
Phone number
+60 12 375 3679

Job summary

Function
Sales
Specialisation
B2B Sales
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Selangor
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Kayden Liew
Consultant contact
+60 12 375 3679
Job Reference
JN-022026-6955255

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