Assistant Manager – Project Division

The Role

In Nippon Paint, we believe in building a sustainable future through customer-centric growth. We pride ourselves on delivering good value of products and services to our customers. As the Assistant Manager - Project Division, you will play an important role in driving business growth and expanding Nippon Paint’s market share through new project development and effective account management. Your responsibilities will require you to communicate extensively with various stakeholders from both internally within the Company or group of companies, and externally with our business partners.

Below is a synopsis of your job functions:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities to support business growth and expansion of market share.
• Build, maintain and strengthen relationships with architects, consultants, quantity surveyors (QS), contractors, developers, painting and waterproofing contractors.
• Plan, coordinate and conduct regular visits to construction sites, build relationship with the contractors and painters besides supplying paints to the project.
• Oversee coordination with specifiers (architect, QS and Developers) and painting contractors on the specification and application of the Company’s products (i.e. paint, dry mix, sealer, adhesive & fillers (SAF)).
• Monitor debtor ageing and collection status to address collection issues and support smooth sales process.
• Prepare sales proposals and deliver sales presentation to key accounts.
• Provide guidance to team members to support improvement of project sales processes to enhance operational effectiveness.

We are looking for someone who is:

• Resourceful and highly energetic self-starter
• A problem solver
• Creative thinker
• Independent and self-motivated but make a great team player
• High calibre and dynamic with good communication skills
• A person with a pleasant disposition and excellent interpersonal skills

Requirements:

• Diploma or Degree in Business Management / QS / Civil Engineering or equivalent from recognised universities
• Minimum 5 years of B2B sales experience in building materials, QS or related industries
• Experience in waterproofing or flooring will have an added advantage
• Fluent in both written & spoken English
• Excellent presentation skills and organising skills is required
• Possess own transport and willing to travel