Assistant Sales Manager (Industrial Adhesive & Tapes Division)
The posting
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Job Description
- ## Responsible to meet designated sales target; generate qualified opportunities and able to win new opportunity in a target time frame
- ## Develop a deep understanding of the company's adhesive and tape products, including their features, benefits, and applications. ## Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential customers, understanding their needs and providing solutions.
- ## Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities.
- ## Resourceful and a good communicator. Able to establish professional contact; Identify and engage with new customers to understand their needs and provide appropriate solutions.
- ## Provide technical support and product demonstrations to customers, ensuring they understand product applications and benefits.
- ## Good team players to collaborate with key stakeholders to drive solution to customers
- ## Time management and highly discipline- monthly updated on sales activities, demand forecast, and competitor activity
Requirements
- ## A Bachelor's Degree in Science (Chemical. Industrial, Engineering) or equivalent.
- ## Minimum 5-8 years sales working experience in manufacturing and industrial environment with good network and contact
- ## Self starter, high motivation level and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- ## Highly independent, creative, and able to work under pressure
- ## Good analytical and presentation Skills, Proficient in English and Mandarin
- ## Possess own transport with valid driving license, Candidate must be willing to travel outstation minimum twice in quarter within Malaysia
Location: Penang, MY
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Taken from 3M's own posting, last seen live on 3 Nov 2026.
About 3M
Abrasives, industrial adhesives and tapes, personal safety equipment, electrical and utility products, automotive, semiconductor and data center materials, graphics films and consumer goods, sold to manufacturers, OEMs, distributors, contractors, government agencies and retailers.
Pay schedule: Salaried, with variable incentive pay under sales incentive plans run centrally from Maplewood; the Midwest utility territory comes with a company vehicle.
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