Sales Assistant Manager (Industrial)

Our client is a leading global manufacturer and developer of power transmission products, with strong market positions in premium-quality chains, power transmission units and components, automotive timing chain drive systems, and factory automation systems. They are now looking for Sales Assistant Manager to lead and drive sales growth. 

Location to work: Shah Alam, Selangor 

Job Responsibilities: -

• Supplier and Customer Relationship Management
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with both existing and potential suppliers and customers to ensure seamless operations
• Silica Trading Operations
• Develop in-depth knowledge of silica trading, including the logistics of bulk vessel and container shipments
• Ensure smooth coordination of deliveries to the Southeast Asia (SEA) and East Asia (EA) regions
• Sales and Marketing
• Actively promote silica products in the SEA and EA regions
• Develop sales strategies and business plans to drive revenue and expand market presence
• Project Management
• Lead projects as the main person in charge, overseeing all aspects of project planning, strategy formulation, execution and completion within timeline
• Product Development and Innovation
• Study market trends and lead efforts to develop high-value-added and downstream silica products
• International Communication
• Collaborate and communicate with Toyota Tsusho Corporation’s overseas branches to coordinate international efforts for promoting silica products
• Reporting
• Prepare and submit comprehensive reports to Toyota Tsusho Corporation, Japan Headquarter, pertaining to the status of trading activities, market insights and strategic developments, etc
• Compliance
• Ensure the Company complies with the related laws and regulations on quarrying operations
• Undertake adhoc or any other assignment, as and when required by immediate superior and/or the top management

Requirements: -

• Bachelor's degree in Mining Engineering or Mineral Resources Engineering or Quarrying or Supply Chain Management or International Business related field
• At least 3 years’ work experience in mining operation or related industry
• Solid understanding of mining industry including extraction, processing, raw commodity trading and international logistics
• Proven track record in sales and market expansion
• Strong analytical and business acumen to drive business decisions and market development
• Experience in leading cross-functional projects, particularly within the mining industrial or trading sectors
• Good negotiation skills and contract management expertise, in delivering cost savings and value-added solutions for customers and stakeholders
• Result oriented, dynamic personality, good follow through and possess good organisational skills
• Proactive, self motivated, positive mindset and able to work under pressure with tight deadlines
• Ability to work independently and articulate own ideas with superiors professionally
• Good communication, interpersonal with the ability to collaborate effectively across functional teams and including international stakeholders
• Good written and verbal language skill in English and Bahasa Melayu; and ability to converse in Japanese or Mandarin is an added advantage
• Proficiency in computer skills including Ms Office