- Petaling Jaya Selangor Malaysia
Working Location
Job Description
Responsibilities
Position: Senior Manager, Marketing & Market Development
Location: Petaling Jaya
Industry : Palm Oil
Salary range RM*************++
Role Purpose The Senior Manager, Marketing & Market Development supports the development and implementation of market strategies and programmes to strengthen the global position of Malaysian palm oil.
The role combines market analysis, strategic planning, programme implementation and stakeholder engagement, working closely with our regional offices and industry stakeholders.
Responsibilities
• Analyse global and regional market developments, including supply and demand, trade flows, pricing trends, industry developments and policies affecting the palm oil sector.
• Identify market opportunities, emerging risks and priority sectors to support our marketing and market development strategies.
• Prepare market reports, forecasts, presentations and strategic recommendations for management and industry stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of market-specific strategies and annual plans aligned with our organisational priorities.
• Plan and implement market development programmes, including trade missions, forums, seminars, business-matching sessions and stakeholder engagements.
• Develop programme proposals, budgets, implementation plans and post-programme reports, and monitor delivery against agreed objectives.
• Coordinate with our regional offices to obtain market insights, support regional activities and ensure alignment with headquarters’ priorities.
• Engage Malaysian industry members, overseas buyers, trade associations, government agencies and other stakeholders to identify areas of cooperation and commercial opportunities.
• Support initiatives addressing market access, sustainability, traceability, regulatory requirements and the positioning of Malaysian palm oil in international markets.
• Supervise assigned team members and service providers, while ensuring that activities are completed within approved timelines and budgets.
• Work closely with the Ministry and other relevant government agencies to support policy coordination, strategic initiatives and matters relating to market development and market access.
Requirements
• Bachelor’s degree in economics, business administration, international trade, marketing, statistics or a related field. A master’s degree is an added advantage.
• Minimum 7–10 years of relevant experience in market analysis, market development, international trade, commodities, agribusiness or a related area.
• Experience in planning and implementing marketing, trade promotion or stakeholder engagement programmes.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret market and trade data and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Good understanding of global trade trends, commodity markets and policy factors affecting the oils and fats industry.
• Familiarity with data analysis and visualisation tools such as Excel, Power BI or similar platforms.
• Good project management, budgeting and organisational skills.
• Strong written, presentation and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work
collaboratively across teams and manage multiple assignments within established timelines.
• Willingness to undertake international travel when required.
Important Criteria :
We are looking for someone with strong analytical, writing and interpersonal skills, relevant experience in the palm oil industry or broader commodities sector, and exposure to export markets.
Others need not to apply
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