Sales Manager (Aluminium)

A leading organisation in Malaysia is seeking a Sales Manager to join their aluminium division, offering you the opportunity to make a significant impact within a well-established and respected business.

What you'll do:

As Sales Manager – Aluminium Sector, you will play a central role in steering the direction of the sales division by leveraging your broad experience across sales, business development, technical functions, and finance. Your day-to-day activities will involve guiding your team towards meeting ambitious targets while nurturing their professional growth through coaching and mentorship. You will be responsible for delivering outstanding service to customers by addressing their needs promptly and efficiently. In addition to managing key accounts and expanding the customer base in partnership with marketing colleagues, you will regularly assess market trends and competitor activity to inform strategic decisions. Your involvement in new product launches and regional expansion projects will be crucial for maintaining the company's competitive edge. With frequent collaboration across various departments and occasional international travel required to support global objectives, your ability to build strong relationships internally and externally will be essential for success.

• Lead the sales team in achieving volume, margin, and revenue targets for the assigned aluminium division while ensuring long-term business sustainability through strategic planning.
• Coach and develop team members by providing positive encouragement and fostering an environment of continuous learning and professional growth.
• Deliver prompt and reliable value-added services to customers by emphasising problem-solving skills and ensuring timely collection of receivables.
• Act as a specialist in export and key account management to achieve desired outcomes for all assigned accounts within the portfolio.
• Service existing customers while developing new customer bases in collaboration with the marketing team to promote products effectively across relevant markets.
• Gather, analyse, and interpret market sentiments as well as competitor intelligence to inform business development strategies and identify industrial opportunities or threats.
• Contribute to new solution development, product launches, and regional expansion initiatives by participating actively in cross-functional projects.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders such as business development, finance, technical teams, R&D, customer development, and procurement to ensure seamless operations.
• Prepare strategic short- and long-term plans for business development while handling operational duties including new product costings, proposals for new customers, order management, deliverables to clients, and other relevant tasks.

What you bring:

The ideal candidate for Sales Manager – Aluminium Sector brings extensive experience from related industries such as electronics manufacturing or automotive supply chains. Your background includes not only direct sales but also exposure to broader business functions like technical operations or financial planning. You excel at building rapport with colleagues from different departments thanks to your strong interpersonal skills. Your ability to communicate complex ideas simply makes you an effective negotiator who can secure mutually beneficial agreements. You thrive on analysing market data which helps guide your strategic decisions regarding product launches or regional expansions. Your dedication to mentoring others supports a culture of shared learning where everyone feels valued. By staying current with technological advancements—especially those involving AI-driven tools—you ensure that both yourself and your team remain competitive in an ever-evolving marketplace.

• You possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, International Business, Science or Engineering; holding a Master’s degree would be considered advantageous.
• Your career spans a minimum of 15 years with at least 7 years’ experience in managerial roles within industries such as electronics, construction, automotive or B2B trading environments.
• You demonstrate intermediate proficiency in business development platforms along with advanced skills in Microsoft applications; familiarity with AI-driven technology solutions and CRM programmes is highly desirable.
• Your interpersonal abilities enable you to engage effectively with stakeholders at all levels while fostering collaborative relationships within diverse teams.
• You bring excellent communication skills that allow you to present ideas clearly during negotiations or presentations both internally and externally.
• Your planning capabilities ensure that strategic objectives are met through careful analysis of market data combined with thoughtful execution of business plans.
• You have proven negotiation skills which help secure favourable outcomes for both clients and the organisation during complex transactions or contract discussions.
• Your presentation skills enable you to convey information persuasively whether addressing customers or internal audiences during meetings or training sessions.
• You are adept at analysing market intelligence reports which inform your approach towards identifying emerging opportunities or mitigating potential risks within the industry.
• Your commitment to ongoing professional development ensures that you remain up-to-date with industry trends while supporting others’ growth within your team.

What sets this company apart:

This organisation stands out due to its unwavering commitment to employee wellbeing through flexible working arrangements tailored around individual needs. Employees benefit from generous pension contributions alongside comprehensive training programmes designed for continuous skill enhancement. The company fosters an inclusive environment where every voice is heard regardless of background or experience level; teamwork is celebrated as the foundation upon which success is built. Supportive leadership encourages open communication so that challenges are addressed collaboratively rather than individually. With access to knowledgeable mentors across departments—from R&D specialists through finance professionals—employees enjoy ample opportunities for personal growth while contributing meaningfully towards shared goals. The company’s reputation for dependability extends beyond its products into how it treats its people: loyalty is rewarded not just financially but through recognition programmes that highlight achievements big or small. Whether you’re looking for stability or room to grow professionally this employer offers both within a welcoming community dedicated to excellence.

What's next:

If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge where your expertise will truly make a difference—apply now!

Apply today by clicking on the link provided below.

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