Technical Sales Executive / Technical & Costing Executive

About the role

This role involves preparing product costing, cost breakdowns and selling price calculations for lubricants, sealants, adhesives and other chemical products. You will prepare quotations for customers based on product specifications, raw material costs, packaging, production costs and required profit margins, and respond to technical enquiries regarding product specifications, applications, performance and suitability.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare product costing, cost breakdowns and selling price calculations for lubricants, sealants, adhesives and other chemical products.
• Prepare quotations for customers based on product specifications, raw material costs, packaging, production costs and required profit margins.
• Review and update product costing when there are changes in raw material prices and packaging costs.
• Respond to customers’ technical enquiries regarding product specifications, applications, performance and suitability.
• Liaise with the R&D, Production, Purchasing and Sales departments to obtain technical information, confirm product requirements and ensure quotation accuracy.
• Assist the Sales team in identifying suitable products and providing technical information to support customer requirements by liasing with R&D.
• Follow up on quotations and coordinate with relevant departments to address customer enquiries and requirements.
• Maintain accurate records of product costing, quotations, customer specifications and technical documentation.
• Perform other duties and ad hoc projects as assigned by management.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry or a related field.
• Experience in product costing, quotation preparation, technical support or a manufacturing environment will be an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Good analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills with the ability to explain technical information clearly to customers.
• Meticulous, organised, responsible and able to work independently.
• Able to communicate effectively in English and Bahasa Malaysia. Mandarin is an advantage.
• Fresh graduates with the right attitude and willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.