Executive, Food Services (Sales, Ipoh)

Expanding the companys market share by acquiring new clients and enhancing relationships with existing ones. Developing and executing sales strategies to meet and exceed targets. To ensure that the sales strategy remains on track safeguarding the companys market position and growth targets.

• Implement action plans (e.g. make regular calls/visits take orders etc.) to achieve sales targets for assigned businesses/territories
• Track self/team progress against key performance indicators and sales plans. Prioritize and review daily sales activities performed
• Execute sales activities for assigned businesses/territories including product portfolios and marketing plan introductions order taking marketing display set-ups and in-store merchandising
• Prepare quotation/tender prices delivery and commercial terms in accordance with company policies
• Report on the activities and products of the competitors via inputs to the competition reports
• Record sales data for reporting and tracking purposes. Maintain relevant customer data in appropriate customer relationship management databases
• Execute continuous improvement activities to enhance sales processes sales plans customer satisfaction etc. Track and collect payments from customers
• Maintain a customer complaints/issues log and follow up on customer issues
• Respond to customer orders and queries. Inform current and prospective customers of promotions and new/upgraded products
• Support superior in managing day-to-day operating expenditures against operating budgets to ensure efficient usage of resources
• Work with internal stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of products. Support internal stakeholders in relationship development with key customers

• Diploma or Degree in Sales/Marketing or any other related field.
• 1-2 years experience in a similar role preferably from F&B industry
• Sales background dealing with HORECA exposure/experience is highly desirable
• Sales of Bakery Ingrediance is highly desired
• Demonstrate basic knowledge and understanding of the industry market & competitors
• Demonstrate basic knowledge in assigned territories/products/services and strong selling skills
• Demonstrate strong communication and negotiation skills
• Demonstrate basic research and analytical skills
• Demonstrate proficiencies in office productivity tools (e.g. Excel Word and PowerPoint)
• Demonstrate fluency in local language and ideally in English both written and spoken
• Must be willing to travel