Job Description

Role Description This full-time, on-site Assistant Sales Manager (Automation) role is based in Selangor, Malaysia. The role involves supporting the Sales Manager in planning and executing sales activities for automation solutions, including identifying prospects, preparing proposals, and conducting product presentations and demonstrations. The Assistant Sales Manager collaborates with engineering and project teams to understand customer requirements, prepare quotations, and ensure smooth handover from sales to project execution. The position includes maintaining relationships with existing clients, monitoring market trends and competitors, and achieving assigned sales targets and KPIs. The role also requires preparing regular sales reports, attending industry events or customer visits, and contributing to continuous improvement of sales processes.

Qualifications

Strong sales and business development skills in industrial automation or related engineering fields.
Ability to understand technical specifications and work closely with engineering teams to propose suitable automation solutions.
Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills with diverse stakeholders.
Solid organizational, time management, and follow-up skills to handle multiple opportunities and deadlines.
Proficiency in standard office productivity tools and CRM or sales management software.
Diploma or degree in Engineering, Automation, Mechatronics, or a related technical or business discipline.
Previous experience in sales, technical sales, or application engineering within automation or manufacturing industries is an advantage.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a proactive and results-oriented mindset.
Willingness to travel locally or within the region for customer visits, meetings, and site engagements as required.