Senior Sales Executive (Food Ingredients)
$5,000–$7,000 year
On-siteKuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Job Summary
Drive sales and business development by actively reaching out to manufacturers and brand owners in the food industry. Visit customers regularly to build and sustain strong long-term relationships, assessing client needs and proposing suitable ingredient solutions that address both commercial and technical requirements. Oversee the sales pipeline through forecasting, budgeting, and monitoring results against targets while responding to customer feedback quickly. Prepare and present sales pitches, proposals, and product demos to win business, working with suppliers and internal technical teams to spot new product ideas. Maintain solid knowledge of the ingredient portfolio and stay current on industry trends, market shifts, and food regulations. Share market insights and progress reports to inform business strategy.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Nutrition, Food Science & Technology, Life Sciences, or a related field
- Around 2–3 years of B2B sales experience, ideally in food ingredients or a related sector
- Solid grasp of food ingredients, their uses, and market trends
- Strong communication, negotiation, business, and interpersonal skills, including cost management awareness
- Track record of building and maintaining key client relationships
- Goal-driven with a history of hitting or beating sales targets
- Good organizational and time-management skills, able to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-moving setting
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