Job Details
BOR3201 - Senior, Manager, Market Development (Thailand)
Company
Borouge Pte Ltd (Singapore)
Function
Sub Region Sales
Job Group
Regional Asia South
Location
Thailand - Bangkok
Contract Type
Full Time / Permanent
Closing Date
15-Jul-2022
About The Role
Reporting to the General Sales Manager, SEA/ANZ, you are responsible to carry out market research activities in the country with approval obtained from PTE Singapore, which include:
- Collation of information about markets, competitors, suppliers or customers;
- Conduct research on demand for products/ services, potential customer’s techno-commercial requirements.
- Facilitate the processing of products and services order pertaining to PTE Singapore’s customer demands within defined areas to meet business targets
- Administrative responsibility of smooth running of Bangkok office & liaison with local authorities as per guidelines of the company.
Key Accountabilities
Key Accountabilities :
Market Research Activities
- Conduct market research activities and collect information about market trends, competitors, suppliers, customers and product mix
- Conduct research on demand for products/services, potential customer’s needs and price expectation
- Identify trade contacts and opportunities, as well as handle products enquiries
- Identify & report general market trends for the PTE Singapore
People
- Provide information on segments, customers and suppliers
Provide translation for Borouge PTE Singapore teams during any of the customers visit.
Customer Relationship
- Facilitate customer relationships with PTE Singapore, i.e. by handling enquiries from customers
- Provide information on products/ services to PTE Singapore’s customers.
- Visit existing and potential customers to identify their needs
- Identify trade contacts and handle enquiries from PTE Singapore’s customers
- Provide information about products/ services to PTE Singapore’s customers
- Gather information about markets, competitors, suppliers and customers
Qualification & Experience
Minimum Experience, Knowledge & Skills
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At least 15 years of relevant work experience
- Good proficiency in Thai is a must
- Knowledge of the PP Rigid market in Thailand and experience in handling customers in this segment would be advantageous
- Experience in petrochemical industry is preferred
- Basic knowledge of customer conversion process and product promotions
- Good knowledge of products and its applications
- Good knowledge of marketing strategy and value chain and sales cycle
- Good understanding of market structure and factors influencing demand and profitability
- Good knowledge of selling and sales management techniques
- Good financial literacy
- Good proficiency in written and spoken English
Internal Applicant Statement
By applying for this job posting, I understand and acknowledge the following required HR criteria:
- I understand the job scope and meet the requirement for this role.
- I have been in my current position for at least 2 years.
- I did not receive any disciplinary warnings for the past 1 year.
- I obtained minimum 2 “Solid Performer” ratings and above during the past 3 years.
I understand that information relating to the above criteria and provided in this application would be shared with the interview panel as part of the HR interview process requirement.
With this application, I also understand, acknowledge and consent to the collection, storage, transfer (including offshore transfer), processing, disclosure and erasure of my personal data in accordance with, and for the purposes set out in, this statement and the Data Protection Notice for Employees. I also understand that giving or withdrawing this consent does not affect any of the terms and conditions of my contract of employment or services contract. Unless I am informed or there is a policy governing the employment terms due to changes in my position, there will be no change to my current employment terms
Note: you will be required to attach the following:
1. Resume/CV
2. Passport-size photograph