Sales Engineer (Penang)ID:59330

4,000 MYR ~ 5,000 MYRTanjung Tokong16 days ago

Overview

  • Salary

    4,000 MYR ~ 5,000 MYR

  • Industry

    Utilities

  • Job Description

    1. Portfolio Sales Leadership
    ● Drive the sales growth of product lines by initiating strategic outreach efforts, with strong support from the technical and internal teams.
    ● Strategically plan and execute go-to-market efforts for new and upcoming solutions, including but not limited to Robotics, Heat Exchange, and Cybersecurity.
    ● Prioritize efforts across portfolios based on product maturity, business urgency, and market traction.

    2. Time & Focus Allocation
    ● Establish a rotational focus model: allocate dedicated time weekly/monthly to each product portfolio (Silvent, KSM Energy, and new/emerging solutions) based on sales cycles, urgency, and maturity of the offering.
    ● Segment client development efforts by readiness:
    ○ Silvent: Directly lead new account acquisition and channel/distributor development.
    ○ KSM Energy: Collaborate with the Business Development team to receive qualified leads. This role will strategize the sales approach, attack the market with leads provided, and drive the sales cycle until the client is
    successfully acquired, before handing over the account to a Key Account Executive for long-term servicing.
    ○ New products (Robotics, Heat Exchange, Cybersecurity): Initiate market sensing, build awareness, and identify early adopters while coordinating with the product/technical team for go-to-market readiness.
    ● Apply agile prioritization across portfolios based on market opportunities, sales activity, and resource availability to ensure consistent progress in each business stream.

    3. Business Development & Sales Execution
    ● Collaborate with the Business Development personnel to obtain qualified leads and actively work on converting them into successful sales opportunities.
    ● Build and manage the sales pipeline, driving the sales process from engagement to closure, with internal support.
    ● For mature accounts, transition to the Inside Sales team or Key Account Executive for long-term servicing and repeat orders.
    ● Plan and organize outreach initiatives such as webinars, roadshows, product demos,and client events to increase visibility and generate new interest in our offerings.
    ● Work closely with technical teams to consult with clients, understand operational challenges, and package relevant technologies into tailored solutions that can be specified into their projects.

    4. Channel & Distributor Engagement
    ● For product lines like Silvent, actively build and manage relationships with channel partners or sub-distributors.
    ● Train and support channel reps, ensuring alignment with product strategy and pricing.

    5. Cross-Team Collaboration
    ● Work closely with:
    ○ Inside Sales – for handover and follow-up of recurring business.
    ○ Technical & Engineering Team – for product knowledge, demos, and client-specific adaptations.
    ○ Shared Services – for marketing, quotation support, CRM updates, and logistics coordination.

    6. Market Intelligence & Feedback
    ● Provide timely feedback to management and product teams about market trends, client needs, and competitor activity.
    ● Support marketing strategy with input on brochures, campaigns, or digital content based on field experience.

Qualifications

  • Requirement

    【Must】
    - At least Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
    - Minimum 2-3 years in technical or industrial B2B sales. B2B FMCG sales can be considered.

    Required skills:
    ● Strong technical acumen combined with commercial understanding.
    ● Willingness to travel for client meetings, site visits, and project discussions.
    ● Good command of English (and local language / dialects if applicable).

    Job Competencies
    A. Technical Competencies
    ● Engineering Knowledge: Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, automation, or process engineering principles, with the ability to apply these fundamentals to compressed air systems, blow-off applications, noise reduction, and industrial safety solutions, particularly relating to Silvent products.
    ● Product Expertise: In-depth knowledge of Silvent compressed air nozzles, air knives, air guns, and air optimisation solutions, including their performance characteristics, safety standards, energy-saving benefits, and industrial applications.
    ● Solution Selling: Ability to translate customer operational challenges into tailored Silvent solutions, aligning product features such as airflow efficiency, noise reduction, safety compliance, and energy savings with specific customer
    requirements.
    ● Technical Documentation: Competent in reading and interpreting technical drawings, product datasheets, airflow/noise performance charts, specifications, and application schematics relevant to Silvent products and
    compressed air systems.
    ● Software Proficiency: Proficient in CRM tools (e.g. Salesforce), Microsoft Office Suite, and familiar with basic engineering or CAD software for layout planning or application visualisation, which is an added advantage when supporting Silvent solution proposals.

    B. Sales & Business Competencies
    ● Negotiation & Persuasion: Capable of handling technical and commercial negotiations confidently.
    ● Market Analysis: Ability to identify market trends, opportunities, and potential customers.
    ● Customer Orientation: Strong commitment to customer satisfaction and long-term partnership.
    ● Presentation Skills: Clear, confident, and technically sound communication when presenting solutions.

    C. Behavioral Competencies
    ● Analytical Thinking: Logical approach to understanding customer problems and developing effective solutions.
    ● Communication: Ability to communicate complex technical information in simple, business-friendly terms.
    ● Team Collaboration: Works effectively with cross-functional teams (engineering, service, logistics, etc.).
    ● Adaptability: Comfortable managing diverse clients, changing technologies, and competitive environments.
    ● Integrity & Professionalism: Maintains ethical conduct in all sales and client interactions.

  • English Level

    -

  • Other Language

    Mandarin, English

Additional Information

  • Benefit

    Upon confirmation, you will be entitled to:
    - Annual Leave (starting from 14 days)
    - Birthday Leave (1 day paid leave to be utilized within the birthday month)
    - Claimable medical expenses (RM100 capped per claims)
    - Paternity Leave (10 days, Employment Act is offering only 7 days after 1 year of service)
    - Compassionate Leave (1-3 days)
    - Optical Claims (Up to RM500 per year)
    - Dental Claims (covered under Employees Insurance
    - Health Body Check Up (covered under Employee Insurance)

    Upon On Boarding, you are able to enjoy:
    - Annual Leave (Earned leave basis, each completion month entitle to 1 day paid leave)
    - Employees Insurance coverage
    - Sick Leave, Hospitalization Leave, Maternity Leave - as per employment act
    - Travelling Claims by Mileage or Grab receipt
    - Toll and parking are by receipt submission
    - Commissions
    - Monthly Fixed Travelling Allowance (to be confirmed amount)

  • Working Hour

    -

  • Holiday

    -

  • Job Function