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Sales Specialist - Leading Food Ingredients MNC

Kuala Lumpur Permanent MYR5,000 - MYR9,000 per year View Job Description
An exciting opportunity for a Sales Specialist to drive business growth within the food ingredients industry. The role involves managing customer relationships, developing new business opportunities, and working closely with internal and external stakeholders to deliver tailored ingredient solutions.
  • Strategic Growth Opportunity.
  • Market-Facing Commercial Exposure.

About Our Client

Our client is a well-established MNC within the food ingredients sector, supplying innovative ingredient solutions to manufacturers across the food and beverage industry. With a strong commitment to customer partnership and market development, they continue to expand their presence and product offerings within the market.

Job Description

  • Develop and grow sales opportunities within the food and beverage ingredients market.
  • Build, maintain, and strengthen long-term relationships with manufacturers and key customers through regular engagement.
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities with both existing and prospective customers to achieve sales targets.
  • Understand customer requirements and recommend suitable ingredient solutions for commercial and technical needs.
  • Prepare and deliver sales proposals, presentations, and product demonstrations.
  • Manage sales forecasting, budgeting, pipeline tracking, and performance reporting.
  • Handle customer enquiries and resolve issues effectively to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.
  • Monitor industry trends, competitor activities, food regulations, and market developments.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to identify new product concepts and market opportunities.

The Successful Applicant

  • Bachelor's Degree in Food Science, Nutrition, Life Sciences, or a related discipline.
  • Ideally 2-3 years of B2B sales experience within food ingredients or a related industry.
  • Strong understanding of food ingredients, applications, and market dynamics.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, relationship management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
  • Commercially driven with a proven ability to achieve sales targets.
  • Well-organised, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to join a growing and established player within the food ingredients industry.
  • Exposure to the dynamic food and beverage manufacturing market.
  • Collaborative environment with close interaction across technical, commercial, and supplier teams.
  • Strong career development opportunities within a commercially focused organisation.
  • A role with significant customer engagement and business development responsibility.
Contact
Li Jin Fong
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7054602
Phone number
+60146429190

Job summary

Function
Sales
Specialisation
Field Sales
What is your area of specialisation?
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Kuala Lumpur
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Li Jin Fong
Consultant contact
+60146429190
Job Reference
JN-072026-7054602

Diversity & Inclusion at Michael Page

We don't just accept difference - we celebrate it. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply for this role and are committed to building inclusive, diverse workplaces where everyone can thrive. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know.