PR/161114 | Project Sales Executive - Industrial Machinery & Raw Material

Our client is an established Japanese trading company supporting the automotive and manufacturing industries in Malaysia and Internationally. 

Currently, they are looking for a Senior Executive - Machinery Sales & Project Coordination to join their Raw Material & Machinery Division. It is not purely a sales position. You will be involved in the full business cycle, understanding what the customer needs, sourcing machinery, preparing quotations, negotiating with suppliers/ customers, coordinating delivery and installation, and following the project until completion. 

Working Location: Subang Jaya, Selangor  

Job Description: 

• Manage relationship with existing customers, suppliers and overseas business partners

• Collaborate closely with overseas offices or external Business Partner to support cross-border business development and customer service activities.

• Look for new business opportunities involving industrial machinery and manufacturing equipment 

• Machinery may include production line equipment, automation systems, assembly related machinery, testing/ inspection equipment, material handling equipment and other factory equipment 

• Understand customer manufacturing or equipment requirements and coordinate with suitable machinery suppliers

• Prepare quotations and negotiate pricing, delivery schedule and commercial terms

• Coordinate machinery projects from quotation, order, manufacturing, delivery, installation, commissioning, customer acceptance. 

• Work with customers, machinery makers, contractors and overseas offices throughout the project

• Follow up on after sales matters, technical issues and equipment calibration 

• Prepare budgets and conduct monthly sales performance analysis for effective business tracking and decision-making.

• Perform ad-hoc tasks or other assignments as directed by immediate superiors or senior management.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, International Business & Trade, Supply Chain Management or a related field.

• At least 1–2 years of experience in industrial sales, machinery/equipment sales, trading, project coordination or related fields. Experience in automotive manufacturing equipment, machinery installation or project management will be an added advantage. Fresh graduates with relevant engineering/business backgrounds and strong potential may also be considered.

• Proficient in MS Office. Experience in SAP/ERP will be an added Advantage.

• Willing to travel outstation and overseas as and when required.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams and engage effectively with stakeholders.

• Open-minded and adaptable to fast-paced and dynamic business environments.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with a results-driven mindset focused on delivering value to customers and stakeholders.

• High attention to detail, with strong follow-through, organizational skills, and time management.

• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to perform well under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

• Able to work independently, present ideas professionally to superiors and team members, and provide timely progress updates.

• Proficient in both written and spoken English and Bahasa Melayu. Proficiency in Japanese or Mandarin is a plus.