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Assistant Sales Manager

Brenntag logoBrenntagJohor Bahru,MalaysiaFull-timeListed 2w ago

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Job Summary

We are seeking a sales professional with 3–5 years of experience in the industrial chemicals and solvents industry to drive business growth and develop strong customer relationships.

Duties and Responsibilities: -

  • Achieve or exceed annual agreed sales budget and margin objectives for the assigned territory while maintaining expenses within assigned budget guidelines.
  • Responsible to maintain an existing account base as well as identify and develop growth opportunities to expand market coverage as well as market penetration.
  • Ensure a healthy term of payment by the customers.
  • Involves in implementing and monitoring the marketing plan. Carry out market surveys as agreed with the manager to formulate plans, evaluate market conditions and recommend appropriate next steps to maximize sales output.
  • Keep abreast of market activities and provide information on competitors' activities and industry outlook.
  • Work with the assigned customer service representative and technical resources (internal and external) to ensure a level of service that meets customers’ requirements.
  • Establish strong business relationships with existing customer base and develop value relationships with potential clients to expand business.
  • Ensure all activities are conducted with health, safety, quality and environment management systems as well as corporate and local policies.

Job Requirement/Specification: -

  • Minimum Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Science or any related field.
  • At least 3-5 years' sales experience in industrial chemicals and solvent industry.
  • Excellent business / commercial acumen.
  • Good interpersonal skill and customer oriented.
  • Aggressive and result driven.
  • Strong market network and good knowledge of the solvent industry practices and outlook.
  • Willing to travel.

Brenntag provides equal employment opportunities to qualified applicants and employees of all backgrounds and identities to create a workplace where difference is valued because it forms a resilient and more innovative organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, race, religion or belief, parental and family status, or any other protected characteristic. We welcome applications from women, men and non-binary candidates of all ethnicities and socio-economic backgrounds.

Taken from Brenntag's own posting, last seen live on 14 Nov 2026.

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About Brenntag

Industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients, distributed from producers to manufacturers in pharma, food, personal care, cleaning products, lubricants, coatings, polymers and the process industries.

Pay schedule: Salaried employment with healthcare plans, a 401(k), paid parental leave and education assistance in the US; no posting names a commission plan, and field account managers drive their own territory.

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