An exciting General Manager, Marketing job has just become available at one of the most respected manufacturing and production firms based in Penang.

About the General Manager, Marketing Role:
Reporting to the Executive Director, you are responsible for leading the marketing teams in meeting the annual sales budget and in setting mid-long term business plans/targets, developing new businesses/growth opportunity, synergising the various global business units and playing a key role in M&A activities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the sales and marketing teams of the assigned global business units
• Set and meet annual sales/budget targets
• Develop mid to long-term business plans and targets
• Appoint, develop and manage agents/distributors
• Formulate effective sales channels and marketing activities
• Drive business development via securing new customers/channels or strategic partnership and developing new products (with R&D and technical support teams)
• Set up strategic key account management for key customers
• Streamline and synergise the various global business units
• Be involved in M&A activities

To succeed in this General Manager, Marketing job, you must possess a global mindset, strong analytical mind, a strategic thinker and have good business acumen.

Key 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 programme or a postgraduate degree is 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 is an advantage) and 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 and distributors. Extensive experience in cross border/country and cultural management
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership, planning, organisational, presentation and negotiation skills
• Full proficiency in English and Bahasa Malaysia and any additional language skills is an advantage

This company is much more than a manufacturing plant and is anything but traditional. They have the people and ethos to act with speed, innovation, enterprise and creativity. The scope of the offer, the size of the business, the freedom and autonomy to drive your career forward all adds up to a great place to work.

If you are a progressive sales and marketing leader with a can-do attitude, this General Manager, Marketing role is an excellent opportunity to work with an industry leader that is constantly breaking new ground.

Apply today or email me at jack.moh@robertwalters.com.my to discuss this new opportunity.

Do note that we will only be in touch if your application is shortlisted.

Agensi Pekerjaan Robert Walters Sdn Bhd
Business Registration Number : 729828-T
Licence Number : JTKSM 423C