Assistant Sales Manager

Date PostedOctober 29, 2026LocationPenang BranchCompanyHiredly XSalaryRM 4000 - 5500TypeFull-Time

Job Summary

The Assistant Sales Manager at the Penang Branch will identify new business opportunities, build strong customer relationships, and lead sales presentations. The role requires strong knowledge of the logistics or freight forwarding industry and involves managing sales processes and driving performance. Candidates must possess their own transport and be fluent in Mandarin.

Responsibilities

  • Identify new business opportunities and secure new contracts
  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships
  • Analyze sales data and make performance recommendations
  • Lead sales presentations and proposals
  • Establish efficient sales processes and workflows

Required Skills

  • Minimum 3 years of Sales & Marketing experience
  • Knowledge of logistics, shipping, or freight forwarding industry
  • Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills
  • Leadership and team management experience
  • Mandarin Speaking Mandatory

Job Details

Business Development: - Identify new business opportunities, markets, and partnerships to expand the company's customer base. - Lead efforts to pursue and secure new contracts, customers, and accounts. - Develop and maintain a robust sales pipeline. Customer Relationship Management: - Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and key accounts. - Address customer needs, inquiries, and issues to enhance overall service quality. - Collaborate with the team to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction. Sales Reporting and Analysis: - Collect, analyze, and report sales data, including revenue, customer acquisition, and market trends. - Make data-driven recommendations for improving sales performance. - Generate regular reports to inform senior management and the Directors. Sales Presentations and Proposals: - Lead the development of sales presentations, proposals, and sales materials. - Collaborate with the marketing team to create compelling sales collateral. - Present to prospective customers and partners to secure new business. Sales Process and Workflow: - Establish and maintain efficient sales processes and workflows. - Monitor the progress of sales activities, address bottlenecks, and streamline operations. - Ensure adherence to sales policies and standards. Requirements: - Preferably minimum SPM or above. - Preferably a minimum of 3 years of working experience in Indoor/Outdoor Sales & Marketing in a similar field. - Good Communication with an open sales-driven mind. - Strong knowledge of the logistics, shipping, or freight forwarding industry. - Exceptional interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills. - Leadership and team management experience. - Willing to travel for client visits and business requirements. - Must possess own transport. - Mandarin Speaking Mandatory