Job Description

The General Manager, Sales & Marketing is a strategic leadership role overseeing the growth and direction of a newly established business division. The position focuses on developing markets regionally across APAC, building strong customer networks, and leading a high-performing sales and marketing team to achieve long-term business success.

• Develop and implement sales and marketing strategies to drive the success of the new business division.
• Lead commercial operations, overseeing pricing, product portfolio, and supply chain optimisation.
• Establish new business partnerships and expand market coverage across Malaysia and the region.
• Build, train, and lead a capable sales and marketing team, fostering a culture of accountability and performance.
• Monitor sales performance, margins, and profitability while ensuring compliance and governance.
• Build strong relationships with key industry stakeholders, suppliers, and customers.
• Lead market intelligence activities to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive movements.

Pioneer the growth of a new business division from the ground upBuild your own high-performing team that covers regionally across APAC
A successful General Manager, Sales & Marketing should have:

• A recognised university degree (Master's preferred).
• At least 10 years of senior commercial experience within the chemical sector.
• Strong track record in building and leading sales and marketing teams.
• Proven commercial acumen with exposure to chemical distribution across APAC region.
• Strategic mindset with hands-on leadership and strong decision-making ability.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in Mandarin is an advantage for regional collaboration.
• Energetic, commercially sharp, and confident in developing and executing new business models.

Key Highlights: Commercial Leadership, Senior Management, Chemical Sector
Our client is a well-established regional group with diversified businesses in the chemical sector. With operations across multiple countries, the company values strategic leadership, innovation, and the ability to drive commercial growth in competitive markets.

• Opportunity to pioneer and lead a new distribution division within an established regional group
• Full autonomy to design strategy, build your own team, and expand market presence
• Strong exposure to senior leadership and cross-border collaboration
• Attractive remuneration package with long-term growth potential
• Chance to make a lasting impact in a fast-evolving, high-value industry

Skills Required