Sales Manager

Huntsman Corporation

Sales Manager responsible for key account management in Southeast Asia at Huntsman Corporation. Implementing business strategies and ensuring EH&S policy compliance across market segments.

Posted 7/20/2026full-timeKuala Lumpur • 🇲🇾 MalaysiaSeniorLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing sales activities within the Southeast Asian chemical industry, with a strong focus on key account management, business strategy implementation, and compliance with EH&S policies. Proven ability to identify market opportunities and drive performance improvements in specialty chemical products.

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Bachelor’s Degree In ChemistrySales Experience In Specialty ChemicalsKey Account ManagementFluent In EnglishTechnical Sales Experience

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Hard Skills

Sales ForecastingBusiness Strategy ImplementationPerformance ImprovementMarket Opportunity IdentificationSales Budget Preparation

Soft Skills

Influencing SkillsAnalytical SkillsNegotiation SkillsInterpersonal SkillsEffective Communication

Industry Keywords

Chemical IndustrySoutheast AsiaPolyurethaneElectronicsSemiconductorEpoxy ResinAdhesivesPaintCoatingSpecialty Chemicals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage sales activities in Southeast Asia for key accounts and distributors in specific market segments
Implement business strategies and ensure compliance with EH&S policies
Prepare and deliver annual sales budget from assigned accounts
Maintain effective working capital through accurate sales forecasting
Propose and execute gap closure actions for performance improvement
Lead business process improvements and performance reviews with distributors
Communicate effectively within business meetings and day-to-day operations
Identify new market opportunities and develop proposals for market changes

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in chemistry or Chemical Engineering or equivalent preferred
Extensive knowledge of chemical industries across Southeast Asia, specialized in a specific market (Polyurethane, Electronics, Semiconductor, Epoxy resin & adhesives, Paint & Coating)
Well trained in influencing, analytical, negotiation and interpersonal skills; strong technical background advantageous
Minimum 10 years of sales experience, with 5 years in specialty chemical products
Proven track record of growing sales and profit in specialty chemicals area
Experience in technical or technical sales, and handling amine, surfactant or similar chemistry is a plus
Strong key account management skills
Fluent in English proficiency preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all qualified applicants
Professional development opportunities