Business Development Technologist

Positions are available to be based in Penang/Kedah, Johor and Selangor. The role will have the potential to progress to an Assistant Business Manager and eventually Business Manager position.

Role description:

• This is a commercial role - getting sales and meeting targets, developing new projects and business in line with our company strategies.
• Able to convince and pitch on our company presentation
• Getting to know the market trends, competitors, and customer insights.
• Establish good relationships with customers.
• Good commercial/negotiation/ marketing skills by leveraging our understanding of technical knowledge in food to develop new applications and markets.
• Understand our USPs, be able to explain what we do and what value we bring
• Good understanding of our company culture and values
• Coordinate technical and commercial efforts with our global Business Partners

Requirements:

• Min with BSc. Food Tech/Food Science/Biotechnology/Nutrition/or equivalent
• At least 2 years of sales work experience in food ingredients.
• Knowledge & understanding of food processing/manufacturing will be an advantage.
• Background in one of the following areas will be helpful: dairy / beverage / bakery / savoury / meat processing
• Good command of business English. Added language skills are always a bonus (with Mandarin being the most relevant, depending on customers)
• An outgoing personality! And an ease with social interactions
• Proactive in business and commercial development
• Possess own vehicle and travelling is required (central & outstation)

Benefits & Others

Dental, Medical, Car Maintenance, Parking, Company handphone and laptop provided, Regular hours, Mondays - Fridays Hospitalisation & PA Insurance, Advanced Contractual Bonus, Performance Bonus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: RM4,000.00 - RM6,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Cell phone reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Health insurance
• Maternity leave
• Meal provided
• Opportunities for promotion
• Professional development
• Vision insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Petaling Jaya: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Business Development: 2 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)
• Mandarin (Required)
• Bahasa (Preferred)

Work Location: In person