Responsibilities
- Develop marketing plans align to business goal and plant capability
- Review edible oil market and develop marketing strategies for profitable growth and expansion of the company
- Contribute to a capable commercial team to ensure business success and sustainability
- Seek out and identify new opportunities for sales and profit growth with existing and new customers to achieve sales targets. Develop, maintain, manage and grow the established client base.
- Monitor market conditions, competitive activities, and general economic conditions in support of business decisions and long-term planning.
- Establish and manage key relationships with customers in assigned markets.
- Build and promote strong, long-lasting customer relationships by partnering with them and understanding their needs.
- Meet performance objectives of the sales budget, focusing on gross profit, and monitor throughout the month reporting any deviations.
- Evaluate customers’ needs and build prolific long-lasting business relationships.
- Forecast sales, implement “out of the box” sales strategies / models and evaluate their effectiveness.
- Analyze current marketplace and feedback any important market and competitive information.
- Maintain and expand the client database within your assigned territory.
- Work closely across departments such as Technical, Operations and Sales Support to ensure that customers are getting first-class customer service.
Requirements
A degree in Business / Marketing / Economy / Food technology.A minimum of 5 years commercial experience, preferably in specialty palm oil related product for international markets, preferably in Europe and APAC region.Strong business sense and industry expertise; ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.Direct or indirect sales experience with demonstrated record in achieving more than organic growth in sales / profitHighly commercial oriented, budget conscious, good with pricing, margins, and overall profit improvement.Good understanding of commodity market, preferably in Palm oil or Vegetable OilsProven ability to drive the sales and marketing process from plan to close.Strong analytical skills, critical thinking and problem-solving skills; ability to influence and work in cross functional teams.Strong supply chain and logistics understanding in cargo export processSeniority Level
Mid-Senior level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Sales, Marketing, and Product Management
Industries
Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing and Dairy Product Manufacturing
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