About the role

This senior leadership role is responsible for developing international sales strategies, building regional sales channels, securing strategic accounts, and leading major cross-border projects involving semiconductor facilities, cleanroom engineering, gas and chemical delivery systems, MEP systems, and other high-tech industrial solutions. You will lead the company's overseas business expansion across Southeast Asia, Europe, the United States, Japan, and South Korea.

Key responsibilities

Develop and execute international sales strategies aligned with the company's global expansion plans
Take overall responsibility for overseas sales revenue, order intake, payment collection, profitability, and market-share growth
Lead market development activities across Southeast Asia, Europe, the United States, Japan, South Korea, and other strategic regions
Build, manage, and develop a high-performing international sales and business development team
Establish local sales channels and strategic partnerships with agents, distributors, industry associations, government agencies, consultants, and engineering partners
Identify, develop, and secure key accounts in industries such as semiconductor manufacturing, renewable-energy batteries, pharmaceuticals, data centres, precision manufacturing, and other high-tech sectors
Lead the full commercial cycle for major international projects, including business development, tender preparation, solution proposals, pricing, contract negotiation, risk assessment, and contract execution
Manage commercial negotiations for overseas factory solutions, semiconductor facility engineering projects, equipment packages, and bulk equipment procurement
Build long-term relationships with strategic customers, EPC contractors, consultants, technology partners, and other key stakeholders
Analyse market trends, customer demand, competitor activities, and regional business risks to identify new growth opportunities

About you

Bachelor's Degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Automation, Chemical Engineering, International Business, Marketing, or a related discipline
Minimum 10 years of international sales or business development experience within an industrial, engineering, or high-tech environment
At least 5 years of experience leading and managing a sales or business development team
Proven track record of securing major international accounts and successfully managing complex cross-border projects
Strong network of overseas customers, agents, distributors, engineering partners, industry associations, or government agencies
Strong commercial judgement with hands-on experience in tendering, pricing, contract negotiation, payment terms, and commercial risk management
Able to understand customers' technical requirements and work effectively with engineering and project teams
Excellent leadership, strategic planning, negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills
Excellent written and spoken English, with the ability to conduct meetings, presentations, negotiations, and contractual discussions in English
Willing and able to travel internationally frequently or accept overseas assignments when required

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: RM20,000.00 - RM30,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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