We are seeking an enthusiastic and results-driven individuals to fill the role of Business Development Champion at the company to support our forward-looking growth strategy.
If you are passionate about building customer relationships, promoting products/services, and contributing to business growth, we want to hear from you.
Essential Function / Responsibilities:
- Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities within the agricultural industry.
- Identify and reach out to potential customers through various channels (e.g., cold calls, emails, social media) to generate leads.
- Physical site visits, e.g., to oil palm estates to meet the estate managers, contractors to showcase our agritools.
- Work closely with the Technosales Team to arrange appointments for products demonstration.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers, ensuring their needs are met and promoting upselling opportunities.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to develop and execute marketing campaigns and strategies to promote our products/services.
- Address customer inquiries, concerns, and issues promptly and professionally.
- Provide product information, support, and assistance to customers as needed.
- Ensure a high level of customer satisfaction and resolve customer complaints effectively.
- Stay updated on industry trends, market conditions and competitor activities.
- Daily reporting and maintaining accurate records of customer leads and sales activities via the Workspace system.
- Creating awareness (brand and product) using social media tools, managing daily posts, and responding to online enquiries.
Qualifications / Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, or related field.
- Proven success in sales, preferably in the agricultural industry
- Has own car and willing to travel outstation.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Goal-oriented and self-motivated.
- Able to speak Bahasa Melayu and Mandarin (Chinese dialects are an advantage).
- Cultural awareness and experience in international markets is a plus.
Attributes Required:
- Customer-centric mindset with a passion for delivering outstanding service.v
- Results-oriented and driven to meet or exceed sales targets.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Adaptability and eagerness to learn and adapt to changing market conditions.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Resilience in the capacity to bounce back from adversity, adapt to changing circumstances and remain positive and effective under pressure.
- Negotiate sales agreements, pricing, and terms with customers, ensuring favourable outcomes for both parties.
- Leverage your deep understanding of agricultural practices, crops, and farming techniques to provide expert guidance to customers.
- Adaptability and willingness to learn about industry trends and technologies.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Persistence to stay committed to achieving goals despite obstacles or setbacks.
Remuneration:
- Base Salary + incentives and commission
- Work related expenses are covered (phone allowance, petrol, toll, accommodation, etc)
- Positions: Kampung Subang, Johor Bahru and Kuantan.
- For the positions in Johor Bahru and Kuantan, it will be home based.