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Assistant Sales Manager (Industrial Adhesive & Tapes Division)

3M Open · verified Sep 30, 2026
MY, Penang, Bayan Lepas Full-time Manager Sales Leadership

At a glance

Mid-level Sales Leadership role at 3M. MY, Penang, Bayan Lepas · full-time.

Pay not stated

RoleSales Leadership
SeniorityManager
LocationMY, Penang, Bayan Lepas
EmploymentFull-time
PostedSep 10, 2026 · 3w ago
Role brief

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What you'll do

  • Reach assigned sales goals by creating qualified opportunities and converting them within the required timeframe
  • Learn adhesive and tape products well enough to explain their uses, value and technical applications
  • Grow customer relationships by uncovering needs and matching them with suitable solutions
  • Find and approach prospective customers, then provide demonstrations and technical guidance
  • Keep monthly sales activity, demand forecasts and competitor updates current while coordinating customer solutions internally

What you bring

  • A science, chemical, industrial or engineering degree, or an equivalent qualification
  • Five to eight years selling in manufacturing or industrial settings, supported by a strong network
  • Professional fluency in English and Mandarin, with strong communication, analysis and presentation ability
  • Your own transport and a valid driving licence, with willingness to travel within Malaysia at least twice per quarter

Who this fits

You’ll suit a self-directed sales professional who can build industrial customer relationships, explain technical products and work independently under pressure. The role is permanent and based in Penang, Malaysia, with outstation travel within Malaysia required at least twice per quarter. You’ll also need to collaborate with stakeholders while maintaining disciplined sales and forecasting updates.

From the employer

3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter.

Job Description:

  • Responsible to meet designated sales target; generate qualified opportunities and able to win new opportunity in a target time frame

  • Develop a deep understanding of the company's adhesive and tape products, including their features, benefits, and applications.

    Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential customers, understanding their needs and providing solutions.

  • Analyze market trends and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities.

  • Resourceful and a good communicator. Able to establish professional contact; Identify and engage with new customers to understand their needs and provide appropriate solutions.

  • Provide technical support and product demonstrations to customers, ensuring they understand product applications and benefits.

  • Good team players to collaborate with key stakeholders to drive solution to customers

  • Time management and highly discipline- monthly updated on sales activities, demand forecast, and competitor activity

Requirements:

  • A Bachelor's Degree in Science (Chemical. Industrial, Engineering) or equivalent.

  • Minimum 5-8 years sales working experience in manufacturing and industrial environment with good network and contact

  • Self starter, high motivation level and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Highly independent, creative, and able to work under pressure

  • Good analytical and presentation Skills, Proficient in English and Mandarin

  • Possess own transport with valid driving license, Candidate must be willing to travel outstation minimum twice in quarter within Malaysia

Worker Type: Permanent

Location: Penang, MY

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