Field Sales Specialist (based in Ipoh)

Full time

We are looking for a Field Sales Specialist to be based in Ipoh, Perak who is able to convince the best restaurants in Malaysia to join foodpanda. This role will be reporting to the Lead, Field Sales, in the Commercial department. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Responsible for driving B2B sales, seeking and securing a new partnership with vendors.
• Passionate and should have a keen interest in the food and beverage industry with a desire to sign up the best local and international vendors.
• Be the local market expert: You know the best restaurant & shops in Malaysia and always able to provide recommendations.
• Gather both restaurant and shop feedback, monitor competitor activity and provide recommendations for improvements to management.
• Be the brand ambassador: Conduct cold calls and walk-ins, schedule in-person meetings and sell foodpanda service to potential vendors which include tiptop shops and restaurants in Malaysia.
• Exceed sales targets & performance-based goals while working independently.
• Manage a portfolio of vendors which includes restaurant & shop accounts and exceed goals for account retention, development, and maintenance.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of sales experience in consulting, e-commerce, or start-up preferred.
• Flexibility required as restaurants do not always operate on 9-to-5 schedules.
• Outgoing and confident in their appearance.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work remotely and under pressure.
• You are very proactive and could lead independent projects.
• You are an ‘out-of-the-box’ thinker and want to constantly challenge the status quo.
• Background in fast-paced, entrepreneurial, startup/tech environments preferred.
• Fluency in English (our corporate language) and great communication skills. Additional language proficiency is a bonus!

What We Offer

• A dynamic and challenging work environment.
• A company committed to developing you personally and professionally.
• A great working atmosphere with regular company and team events.
• A vibrant and international team committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Responsibility from day one in a fast-growing and global company.
• Other benefits include free food, health and dental insurance, and learning and development opportunities!