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Job ID : 1508999 Date Updated : December 11th, 2024

PR/158092 | Regional Key Account Manager (Wood Based Panels)

Location Malaysia, Petaling Jaya
Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience

Job Description

We are seeking a dynamic Customer Support & Key Account Manager to join our client, a world-leading manufacturer in the wood-based panel industry. This role involves managing and overseeing spare parts sales activities in the service region.

Location to work: Petaling Jaya

Job Responsibilities:
  • Proactively visit customer sites across ASEAN to build relationships and promote services and spare parts.

  • Develop direct relationships with customers through interactions and personal visits.

  • Provide technical and commercial consultations to customers regarding service and spare parts.

  • Analyze spare parts sales data and support the development of new strategies to improve business.

  • Supervise and guide members of the spare parts and service department, including service coordinators, logistics coordinators, administrative coordinators, field service technical specialists, and engineering support personnel.

  • Act as the Key Account Manager (KAM) for regional clients, building and maintaining strong relationships.

  • Monitor and oversee spare parts related to our client's products while working closely with a team to achieve sales and customer satisfaction KPIs 

  • Conduct customer visits to address concerns and gather feedback.

  • Drive upselling and new business development within existing accounts.

  • Travel approximately 40% to 50% of the time to locations including Thailand, Vietnam, India, Indonesia, and Pakistan.

  • Participate in training in Germany to enhance product knowledge and technical skills.

Job Requirements:
  • Degree in industrial engineering or a technician with additional commercial training.

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in the machine and plant industry, including customer collaboration.

  • Strong customer service orientation with a proactive attitude.

  • Technical understanding and ability to interpret drawings and Bills of Materials (BoM).

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, particularly in a technical context.

  • Experience in the wood-based panel industry (production, maintenance, quality).

  • Previous experience as a Key Account Manager or in a similar sales role.

  • Excellent communication skills in both Malay and English.

  • Ability to build and maintain relationships with clients across various regions.

  • Willingness to travel frequently for client meetings and training.

  • Strong presentation skills

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General Requirements

Minimum Experience Level Over 3 years
Career Level Mid Career
Minimum English Level Business Level
Minimum Japanese Level Business Level
Minimum Education Level Associate Degree/Diploma
Visa Status No permission to work in Japan required

Job Location

  • Malaysia, Petaling Jaya

Work Conditions

Job Type Permanent Full-time
Salary Negotiable, based on experience
Industry Other (Trade)

Job Category

  • Other > Other