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Sales Manager

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A leading organisation in the electronics industry is seeking a Sales Manager to join their team in Penang, Malaysia, with flexible home office options available.

This role offers you the opportunity to play a pivotal part in driving the promotion and sales of electronic components across Southeast Asia, while enjoying a supportive environment that values teamwork, knowledge sharing, and professional growth. You will be empowered to shape sales strategies, nurture customer relationships, and build a dependable sales team, all within an inclusive workplace that encourages collaboration and personal development. If you are passionate about connecting with clients, understanding market trends, and fostering communal success, this position provides the perfect platform for your talents.

  • Enjoy flexible working arrangements with the option to work from home or at offices in Penang or Kuala Lumpur, supporting your work-life balance and personal needs.
  • Take on a key role in shaping sales strategy and expanding customer networks across Southeast Asia, contributing directly to organisational growth and regional impact.
  • Join a knowledgeable and supportive team where your interpersonal skills and commitment to collaborative success are valued and nurtured through ongoing training opportunities.

What you'll do:

As a Sales Manager – Semiconductor Chips based in Penang or Kuala Lumpur (with flexible home office options), you will be responsible for promoting electronic components across Southeast Asia. Your day-to-day activities will involve formulating impactful sales strategies tailored to diverse markets, building a dependable sales team committed to communal success, maintaining strong customer relationships while expanding new networks, optimising processes for greater efficiency, monitoring market trends to anticipate client needs, collaborating internally for knowledge sharing, mentoring colleagues for professional development, preparing insightful reports for management review, and responding flexibly to additional tasks as required. Success in this role will come from your ability to connect empathetically with clients, foster supportive teamwork, adapt strategies responsively to changing markets, and contribute positively to organisational goals.

  • Promote and sell electronic component products throughout Southeast Asia by developing meaningful connections with customers and partners.
  • Formulate comprehensive product sales strategies that align with organisational goals and market demands, ensuring effective implementation across the region.
  • Build, manage, and develop a cohesive sales team by fostering an inclusive culture of support, knowledge sharing, and communal achievement.
  • Maintain existing customer relationships while actively expanding new networks to enhance business opportunities and strengthen client loyalty.
  • Optimise sales processes by identifying areas for improvement and implementing solutions that increase efficiency and responsiveness.
  • Monitor market trends closely to ensure products meet evolving application scenarios and customer requirements.
  • Collaborate with internal teams to share insights on market direction, enabling informed decision-making and strategic planning.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, nurturing their professional growth through considerate leadership.
  • Prepare regular reports on sales performance, customer feedback, and market developments for management review.
  • Complete additional tasks as assigned by organisational leaders, demonstrating flexibility and commitment to shared objectives.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for the Sales Manager – Semiconductor Chips position brings extensive experience in semiconductor chip sales combined with deep knowledge of relevant technical fields such as electronic information engineering or microelectronics. Your proven track record includes understanding diverse application scenarios and responding thoughtfully to evolving market demands. You possess strong interpersonal communication skills that foster trustful connections both externally with clients and internally within teams. Your approach emphasises collaborative team building, creating an inclusive atmosphere where every member feels supported and organisational development that prioritises communal achievement. Proficiency in English or Chinese allows you to engage effectively across Southeast Asia’s multicultural landscape. Your experience managing complex sales processes ensures operational excellence while your ability to prepare detailed reports supports transparent knowledge sharing. Flexibility in adapting responsibilities further highlights your commitment to collective success.

  • A college degree or above in electronic information engineering, microelectronics, semiconductor engineering, marketing or related fields is preferred for this role.
  • More than 8 years of proven experience in semiconductor chip sales enables you to accurately understand application scenarios and market demands across different sectors.
  • Strong market perception abilities allow you to grasp trends quickly and respond sensitively to shifts in market direction.
  • Excellent interpersonal communication skills help you build trustful relationships with customers and colleagues alike.
  • Demonstrated team building skills enable you to create an inclusive environment where everyone feels supported and valued.
  • Organisational development skills empower you to nurture communal growth within the sales team through considerate leadership.
  • Proficiency in either English or Chinese ensures effective communication with clients across Southeast Asia.
  • Experience managing complex sales processes equips you with the ability to optimise workflows for greater efficiency.
  • Ability to prepare detailed reports on sales performance demonstrates your commitment to transparency and shared learning.
  • Flexibility in completing additional tasks shows your willingness to collaborate towards common goals.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out as a respected leader within the semiconductor industry thanks to its unwavering commitment to inclusivity, collaboration, and professional development. Employees benefit from flexible working opportunities—including home office arrangements—that support individual needs while fostering communal achievement. The company’s supportive leadership style encourages open communication, knowledge sharing, and continuous learning through generous training opportunities. By prioritising teamwork over hierarchy and valuing each person’s contribution regardless of background or experience level, this organisation creates an environment where everyone can thrive together. Its dedication to expanding customer relationships across Southeast Asia not only drives business growth but also strengthens inter-personal connections throughout the region. Joining this company means becoming part of a network that values dependability, empathy, mutual respect, and shared success—making it an exceptional place for those who seek both professional fulfilment and personal growth.

What's next:

If you feel ready to make a meaningful impact within a supportive team environment while advancing your career in semiconductor chip sales across Southeast Asia, this is your opportunity!

Apply today by sending your CV to desmond.khoo@robertwalters.com.

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

Contract Type: Perm

Specialism: Sales

Focus: Business Development

Industry: Electronics

Salary: Negotiable

Workplace Type: Remote

Experience Level: Senior Management

Location: Penang

Job Reference: IB4UDU-027D0F36

Date posted: 14 April 2026

Consultant: Desmond Khoo

Phone number: +6042402135

desmond.khoo@robertwalters.com

Desmond Khoo

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