MVC Resources

Industrial Sales Executive (Food Ingredients)

MVC Resources  •  Kuala Lumpur, MY (Onsite)  •  1 day ago
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Job Description


About the Role


Our client is a leading multinational company in the
food and food ingredient industry

, with a strong presence across the ASEAN region. We are looking for an experienced
Industrial Sales Executive

to drive B2B sales and business development across overseas markets, particularly within ASEAN countries.


This role is ideal for candidates with a background in
Food Science, Food Technology, Food Ingredients, or a related field

, who are passionate about technical sales and developing customer solutions through sensory applications.


Key Responsibilities


  • Develop and manage
    B2B sales across overseas markets

    , with a primary focus on ASEAN countries.

  • Identify and develop new customers, distributors, and business opportunities within assigned international markets.

  • Manage existing overseas accounts and strengthen long-term customer relationships.

  • Develop sales strategies and plans to achieve export sales targets.

  • Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities, market trends, and customer requirements.

  • Work closely with customers to understand their product development and technical requirements.

  • Provide
    sensory application support

    and recommend suitable food ingredient solutions based on customer needs.

  • Coordinate with internal R&D, technical, production, and marketing teams to develop customized solutions for customers.

  • Conduct product presentations, technical discussions, sampling, and product demonstrations where required.

  • Prepare quotations, sales forecasts, reports, and business proposals.

  • Coordinate import/export documentation, order fulfilment, shipment arrangements, and other commercial matters.

  • Participate in overseas customer visits, exhibitions, trade fairs, and business development activities.

  • Monitor competitor activities and market developments across ASEAN.


Requirements


  • Bachelor's Degree in
    Food Science, Food Technology, Food Ingredients, Nutrition, or a related discipline

    .

  • Minimum
    1

    year of B2B sales or business development experience

    , preferably within the food ingredients, food technology, or food manufacturing industry.

  • Experience managing
    export or overseas sales

    , particularly within
    ASEAN markets

    , is highly preferred.

  • Strong understanding of food ingredients, food applications, or food manufacturing processes.

  • Experience with
    sensory evaluation/application

    and translating customer requirements into appropriate product solutions will be an advantage.

  • Strong commercial acumen with proven ability to identify and develop new business opportunities.

  • Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

  • Comfortable working with customers from different countries and cultures.

  • Willing to travel overseas for customer meetings, exhibitions, and business development activities.

  • Proficient in English; knowledge of additional ASEAN languages is an advantage.

  • Benefits


  • Opportunity to manage
    regional B2B sales across ASEAN markets

    .

  • Exposure to international customers and the global food ingredients industry.

  • Opportunity to combine
    technical food knowledge with commercial sales and business development

    .

  • Work closely with R&D and technical teams to develop customer-specific solutions.

  • Regional travel and exposure to international food industry markets.

  • Career development opportunities within a leading multinational organization.
  • MVC Resources

    About MVC Resources

    About Us:

    MVC Resources is a fast growing Regional HR Service provider specializing in enabling talent and skills gap for executives and organisation. Since inception, MVC is instrumental in helping organisation to further grow their business from local, regional and global. Throughout the years, we have partnered with various organizations from start-ups, SMEs and MNCs in enabling talents, technologies and skills to grow. Our customers range across different industries and disciplines.

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    Company Size
    11-50 employees
    Headquarters
    Kuala Lumpur, MY
    Year Founded
    2020
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