Job Description

Job responsibilities: The role involves managing the global businesses of the Oleochemical Division. Key functions are leading the marketing teams in meeting the annual sales budget & in setting mid-long term business plans/targets, developing new businesses/growth opportunity, synergising the various global business units & playing a key role in M & A activities. Lead the sales & marketing teams of the assigned global Business Units. Set & meet annual sales/budget targets. Develop mid to long term business plans & targets. Appoint, develop & manage agents/distributors. Formulate effective sales channels and marketing activities. Drive business development via securing new customers/channels or strategic partnership & developing new products (with R & D and technical support teams). Set up strategic Key Account Management for key customers. Streamline & synergise the various global Business Units Involve in M & A activities. Job Requirements: A bachelor\'s degree in science/technical discipline i.e., Chemical Engineering, Science, Chemistry, or Biotechnology with a reputable University. MBA degree or Executive MBA program or a post graduate degree would be an added advantage. A minimum of 10-15 years in regional marketing and senior sales management role in speciality ingredients/chemicals in pharmaceutical, personal care/cosmetics, food or technical products. Exposure to senior management function (part of senior leadership team would be an advantage) & involved in strategic/high level decision making. Proven track record in leading regional sales and marketing teams and in managing international sales channels i.e., agents & distributors. Extensive experience in cross border/country & cultural management. Excellent interpersonal, leadership, planning, organisational, presentation and negotiation skills. Fully proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia and any additional language skills are an advantage. Possess a global mindset, strong analytical mind, a strategic thinker and have good business acumen.

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