About Us
Asgard is a multiple award-winning local recruitment company specialising in connecting top talent with leading companies across the Tech, Banking, Financial Services, Insurance (BFSI), Oil & Gas, and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sectors.
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced Sales Manager to drive business growth for a portfolio of barcode readers, industrial cameras, 3D sensors, and machine vision products in Malaysia. This role will focus on developing and managing distributor / channel partner networks, driving sales performance, identifying new business opportunities, and supporting market expansion for vision system solutions.
The ideal candidate will have strong experience in industrial product or technical solution sales, with exposure to machine vision, barcode readers, industrial cameras, 3D sensors, or related automation / inspection technologies, along with a proven track record in managing distributors and channel partners.
Job Description:
Sales & Business Development
- Drive sales growth for the product portfolio, including barcode readers, industrial cameras, 3D sensors, and machine vision system solutions.
- Develop and execute sales strategies to grow market share and achieve assigned revenue targets.
- Identify new business opportunities across industries such as electronics, semiconductor, manufacturing, logistics, packaging, and industrial automation.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with distributors, channel partners, system integrators, and selected end customers.
- Expand the distributor and partner ecosystem to strengthen market coverage and product penetration.
Distributor / Channel Management
- Manage and support distributors / channel partners to drive product sales and business development activities.
- Work closely with distributors on sales planning, pipeline development, product promotion, and customer engagement.
- Provide distributors with product knowledge, commercial support, and coordination on business opportunities.
- Monitor distributor performance and ensure alignment with sales targets, business strategy, and market development plans.
- Strengthen long-term partnerships with key distributors and identify opportunities to improve channel effectiveness.
Market Development & Customer Engagement
- Understand customer needs and market demand for vision-related products such as barcode readers, industrial cameras, 3D sensors, and inspection solutions.
- Support customers and distributors in identifying suitable product applications and solutions for their operational requirements.
- Gather market intelligence on customer requirements, competitor activities, channel movements, and emerging market trends.
- Work closely with internal teams to provide market feedback and support the development of sales and channel strategies.
Product Promotion & Commercial Support
- Promote the vision product portfolio through distributor engagement, customer meetings, and market development activities.
- Support product presentations, solution discussions, demonstrations, and technical-commercial engagement together with internal teams where needed.
- Participate in exhibitions, seminars, and other business development activities to strengthen market visibility and customer engagement.
Job Requirement:
Education
- Bachelor’s degree or above in Engineering, Electronics, Automation, Mechatronics, Business, Marketing, or other relevant disciplines.
Experience
- Minimum 5 years of sales / business development experience in industrial products, automation, machine vision, or related technical solution businesses.
- Proven experience in selling or supporting products such as barcode readers, industrial cameras, 3D sensors, machine vision systems, industrial sensors, automation components, or related technical solutions.
- Strong experience in managing distributors, channel partners, or reseller networks is a must.
- Experience working with system integrators, automation solution providers, or industrial distributors will be an advantage.
- Exposure to industries such as semiconductor, electronics, 3C, manufacturing, logistics, packaging, or industrial automation is preferred.
Technical / Commercial Knowledge
- Good understanding of machine vision systems, barcode readers, industrial cameras, 3D sensors, or related automation / inspection technologies.
- Able to understand customer applications and translate business needs into suitable product / solution recommendations.
- Familiarity with the distributor / channel sales model and ability to grow business through partners.
Skills & Competencies
- Strong sales, business development, and account management skills.
- Proven ability to manage and motivate distributors / channel partners to achieve business targets.
- Strong market development, negotiation, and relationship management capabilities.
- Good communication and presentation skills, with the ability to engage both commercial and technical stakeholders.
- Self-driven, proactive, and able to work independently in a fast-paced business environment.
- Comfortable working cross-functionally with internal sales, technical, and product teams.
Language
- Good command of English and Mandarin is preferred to support communication with regional stakeholders, distributors, and internal teams.
Pay: Up to RM20,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Work Location: In person