The Senior Sales Associate plays a crucial role in assisting the Business Manager in executing PPG PMC Malaysia sales strategies and ensuring the achievement of sales targets. The role involves coordinating with various departments, overseeing sales activities, and helping to develop and implement effective sales plans. You will also work closely with clients and customers to maintain strong relationships and promote business growth. You will be reporting to National Sales Manager and will be based at Petaling Jaya.

Main Responsibilities
1. Sales Strategy Execution:

• Assist the Business Manager in developing and implementing sales strategies.
  
• Monitor sales performance against targets and provide feedback to the Business Manager.
  

2. Customer Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and customers.
  
• Address customer inquiries, concerns, and feedback promptly and effectively.
  
• Identify opportunities to upsell or cross-sell products and services to existing clients.
  

3. Sales Reporting and Analysis:

• Prepare regular sales reports and analysis for the Sales Manager and senior management.
  
• Track and analyze sales data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement.
  
• Assist in forecasting sales and budgeting activities.
  

4. Market Research:

• Conduct market research to stay informed about industry trends, competitors, and customer needs.
  
• Provide insights and recommendations to the Business Manager based on market analysis.
  

5. Coordination and Collaboration:

• Collaborate with other departments such as marketing, product development, and customer service to ensure alignment with sales objectives.
  
• Assist in organizing and participating in sales meetings, presentations, and events.
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, engineering or a related field.
  
• At least 5 years in the Protective and marine industry with both technical and commercial experience.
  
• Suitable technical or business degree.
  
• Preferably to have Industry business background such as coating, equipment or similar.
  
• Preferably to have professional qualification such as NACE, FROSIO or equivalent.
  
• Sound knowledge of industry codes, practices and certification of materials.
  
• Proficiency in sales software and CRM systems
  
• Expected travel would likely exceed 50% within Malaysia
  

About us:
Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.
PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™
Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.
The PPG Way
Every single day at PPG:
We partner with customers to create mutual value.
We are "One PPG" to the world.
We trust our people every day, in every way.
We make it happen.
We run it like we own it.
We do better today than yesterday – everyday.
PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.
PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.
Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.

Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD™
Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company.. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

The PPG Way
Every single day at PPG:
We partner with customers to create mutual value.
We are “One PPG” to the world.
We trust our people every day, in every way.
We make it happen.
We run it like we own it.
We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com.

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.
Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process.