Sales Specialist

**Location**:Miri, MY**Job Summary**Sales Specialist supports the Sales Manager and the Manager, Local Business Line in day-to-day business with the aim to be developed into the role of a Sales Manager**General Responsibilities**- Support the (Senior) Sales Manager and Manager, Local Business Line in managing day-to-day business- Visit customers together with Sales Manager to learn how to build a customer relationship and how to negotiate sales agreements- Prepare forecasts, market reports as well as regular competitor and market surveys- Provide administrative support to the sales team (e.g. preparing presentations)- Responsible for own projects (organize a customer event, sales of new products, work on improvements within the area of responsibility)- Support Specialist, Sales Support activities (e.g. order taking and submission, shipment and tracking)- Optional: Profit and loss responsibility for the assigned area of responsibility (products or territory mostly for C and D customers) including budget and result accountability- Respond to customer and supplier queries in English and the local language- Calculation and submitting offers to customers- Collecting and managing of product information- Dispatch of marketing material and product information- Planning exhibitions and represent DKSH at exhibitions- Follow up on customer issues- Communication with the European logistics**Functional Skills and Knowledge**- Motivated to learn about the industry and the products- Good knowledge of office tools (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)- Fluent in the local language and English**Education**Professional qualification in commercial/trading**Work Experience**First experience in sales, procurement, import/export, trading (1-2 years)