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Sales Manager (Penang) - Electrical & Industrial Automation

Penang Permanent MYR10,000 - MYR15,000 per month (MYR120,000 - MYR180,000 per year) View Job Description
An exciting opportunity for an experienced Sales Manager to lead business growth initiatives, key account management, and market development activities within the industrial automation sector. The role involves driving sales performance, managing forecasts, developing customer relationships, and collaborating with technical and commercial stakeholders to achieve business objectives.
  • Lead growth in a high-demand industrial automation sector.
  • Work closely with leading technology principals and cross-functional teams.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established provider of industrial solutions, electrical, and automation technologies, supporting customers across various industries with innovative products, technical expertise, and value-added services. The organisation has a strong market presence and partners with leading technology principals to deliver advanced automation solutions to customers across Malaysia.

Job Description

  • Lead sales and marketing activities for industrial automation products and solutions.
  • Develop and execute market-focused growth initiatives and opportunity creation strategies.
  • Manage and strengthen relationships with key customers and strategic accounts.
  • Collaborate with technology principals on commercial and technical support activities.
  • Monitor market trends and provide market intelligence and customer feedback to internal stakeholders.
  • Maintain accurate sales reporting, forecasting, and pipeline management.
  • Work closely with extended sales and technical teams to identify opportunities and address customer requirements.
  • Drive business development activities within assigned territories and market segments.

The Successful Applicant

  • Degree or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Technical Sales, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in sales, business development, or application engineering within electrical engineering, industrial automation, or related technical solutions.
  • Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
  • Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving capabilities.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build lasting customer relationships.
  • Experience managing key accounts and driving revenue growth in a B2B environment.
  • Ability to work collaboratively across commercial and technical teams.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to lead sales growth within a growing industrial automation business.
  • Exposure to leading automation technologies and global technology principals.
  • Strategic role with significant influence over business development initiatives.
  • Opportunity to manage high-value customer relationships and key accounts.
  • Career development within a reputable and established industrial solutions organisation.
  • Collaborative working environment with strong technical and commercial support.
Contact
Li Jin Fong
Quote job ref
JN-082026-7076640
Phone number
+60146429190

Job summary

Function
Sales
Specialisation
Field Sales
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Penang
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Li Jin Fong
Consultant contact
+60146429190
Job Reference
JN-082026-7076640

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