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iStore iSend is an end-to-end fulfilment solution provider that offers a seamless omnichannel experience. Our mission is to transcend the limits of commerce, bringing smiles to both clients and their customers in Southeast Asia.
At iStore iSend, we're not just a company; we're a community of passionate individuals dedicated to revolutionizing the warehouse and e-commerce fulfilment industry. We take pride in our commitment to delivering cutting-edge solutions that redefine the boundaries of what's possible. From our humble beginnings to becoming a player in the market, our journey has been fueled by a relentless pursuit of excellence and a passion for innovation.
Why Join Us:
Job Highlight:
What You Will Do:
What You Will Need:
Perks & Benefits
iStore iSend is an E-commerce Fulfillment provider with fully optimized warehouse management system designed to automate your online operations. Our system allows sellers to increase their market entry and expand into new omni-channel.
As pioneers in the e-Fulfillment market, iStore iSend ensures the most secure warehouses, packing services, delivery, and order tracking features. Whatever you need, we’re here to do the heavy lifting for you.
iStore iSend grown alongside Southeast Asia’s and constantly growing e-marketplaces. From the beginning, we’ve offered Gateway – Enabler services for brands and retailers. Our services include online store setup, onboarding brands to online marketplaces, store management, marketing and growth campaign management, product listings, and customer services.
Job Purpose / Overview :
1. Revolves around driving and optimizing the revenue and profitability of a business through strategic planning, market analysis, and effective sales and marketing strategies.
2. Identifying opportunities for growth and implementing initiatives to enhance the commercial success of the organization.
Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities :
1. Make Appointment
2. Identify Lead.
3. Meeting & Presentation.
4. Follow-up.
5. Planning.
6. Market Analysis.
7. New Customer Base
8. Marketing Contents.
Sales Assistant/ Sales Support Coordinator
9. Competitors.
Critical Skills :
1. Soft Skills
2. Technical Skills
Perks & Benefits
MASS Intelligent Provider Sdn Bhd establish in Malaysia in 2005, our company main activity is to provide consultancy, system design, implementation, service & maintenance for integrated building security system for residential, commercial & government sector. We have well established network from local & oversea business partner to provide best & proven products to cater for our client’s solution needs. We are continued to update our clients the latest technology for our system solutions to protect their system investment and to ensure in the best return. With our strong knowledge in IT & electronic security, we are proud to help our client to developing the web-based time management system to integrate with the smartcard door access control system, the project was successfully implemented and we deliver it within the given critical time frame to fulfill our customer’s business needs. As the total solution provider, our main products area are covering from Digital Video Recorder System, IP based Video Management, LPR System, Biometric Fingerprint/Facial RecognationSystem, Web Based Time Attendance System, Integrated Security Access Control System, Automatic Vehicle Identification System, Motorize Traffic / Pedestrian Barrier Gate, Software Customisation Services, Engineering / Structure Cabling Services.
We are expanding our team! We are looking for sales driven personnel to join our fun and ambitious team! Join us and you will enjoy the following Employee Benefits;
5-day work week
Company Incentive Trip
Medical/Group Insurance Coverage
Great Career Advancement Opportunity
Annual Contractual Bonus
On-Going Employee Welfare Activities
Petrol Card and Travelling Allowance
Meal and Accommodation Reimbursement
Mobile Phone Line is provided
Commission/Incentive Scheme
Other fringe benefits (visual care/medical benefits etc)
You will play an important role in:
To be successful in this role, you would require:
We offer a competitive salary, benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are a motivated and results-driven individual, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
Kindly submit your application by clicking the APPLY button.
*We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified*
Perks & Benefits
Malaysian Diagnostics Corporation Sdn Bhd (MDC) was established since 1998 as a Diagnostics Company focusing on enhanced services for all healthcare facilities, with innovative technology products and customized solutions. Today, we are a leading provider of clinical laboratory testing products, services, diagnostic solutions and laboratory information system solutions.
We have expanded to a Group of Companies that incorporated the following members:
- Malaysian Diagnostics Corporation Sdn Bhd
- DiagnostiCARE Sdn Bhd
- MDC Planners Sdn Bhd
- Medi Diastika Sdn Bhd
- MDC IT Solutions Sdn Bhd
- Active Medi Pro Sdn Bhd
The success of the company is the result of visionary leadership and commitment of the management team, supported by dedicated employees and valued principals.
關於我們:
iStore iSend 是一家端到端履行解決方案供應商,提供無縫的全通路體驗。我們的使命是超越商業限制,為東南亞的客戶及其客戶帶來微笑。
在 iStore iSend,我們不只是一家公司;我們也是一家公司。我們是一個由充滿熱情的個人組成的社區,致力於徹底改變倉庫和電子商務履行行業。我們致力於提供尖端解決方案,重新定義可能性的界限,我們為此感到自豪。從我們默默無聞的起步到成為市場參與者,我們的旅程一直受到對卓越的不懈追求和對創新的熱情的推動。
為什麼加入我們:
工作亮點:
你會做什麼:
您需要什麼:
津貼和福利
iStore iSend is an E-commerce Fulfillment provider with fully optimized warehouse management system designed to automate your online operations. Our system allows sellers to increase their market entry and expand into new omni-channel.
As pioneers in the e-Fulfillment market, iStore iSend ensures the most secure warehouses, packing services, delivery, and order tracking features. Whatever you need, we’re here to do the heavy lifting for you.
iStore iSend grown alongside Southeast Asia’s and constantly growing e-marketplaces. From the beginning, we’ve offered Gateway – Enabler services for brands and retailers. Our services include online store setup, onboarding brands to online marketplaces, store management, marketing and growth campaign management, product listings, and customer services.
In this role you will be responsible for;
Requirements:
Perks & Benefits
LICENTOKIL (M) SDN. BHD. is an established Environmental Services company incorporated in 2007 in Sarawak.LicentokiL is a 100% shares held by Malaysian. The company provides specialist Environmental Services range from wastewater management, treatment solutions including desludging, sewage treatment plants management, process maintenance & monitoring, refurbishment/upgrading works and sewer line cleaning, transportation of waste water and septic sludge, pest control services, fumigation quarantine services, washroom hygiene services, and others.
我們正在擴大我們的團隊!我們正在尋找銷售駕駛員加入我們有趣且雄心勃勃的團隊!加入我們,您將享有以下員工福利;
每週工作 5 天
公司獎勵旅遊
醫療/團體保險
絕佳的職涯發展機會
年度合約獎金
持續進行的員工福利活動
汽油卡和旅遊津貼
膳食和住宿報銷
提供手機專線
佣金/激勵計劃
其他附加福利(視力保健/醫療福利等)
您將在以下方面發揮重要作用:
要成功擔任此角色,您需要:
我們提供有競爭力的薪資、福利待遇以及職業成長和發展的機會。如果您是一個積極進取、注重結果的人,我們鼓勵您申請這個令人興奮的機會。
請點擊「申請」按鈕提交您的申請。
*我們很遺憾,只有入圍的候選人會被通知*
津貼和福利
Malaysian Diagnostics Corporation Sdn Bhd (MDC) was established since 1998 as a Diagnostics Company focusing on enhanced services for all healthcare facilities, with innovative technology products and customized solutions. Today, we are a leading provider of clinical laboratory testing products, services, diagnostic solutions and laboratory information system solutions.
We have expanded to a Group of Companies that incorporated the following members:
- Malaysian Diagnostics Corporation Sdn Bhd
- DiagnostiCARE Sdn Bhd
- MDC Planners Sdn Bhd
- Medi Diastika Sdn Bhd
- MDC IT Solutions Sdn Bhd
- Active Medi Pro Sdn Bhd
The success of the company is the result of visionary leadership and commitment of the management team, supported by dedicated employees and valued principals.
Handle full-set accounts & knowledge in Accounting System
Handle the accounts payable, accounts receivable and follow-up on outstanding payments.
Manage daily operations of the finance department.
Process for bank reconciliation with bank statement
Process staff claims and handle petty cash
Prepare monthly payroll
If interested please email your resume to :
clchee@ttmcwelding.com or whatsapp 019-918 0776 ( Ms Chee)
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Yearly bonus, Medical Fee
Lincoln Energy is in the business of Welding & Cutting equipment distribution, welding consumables, and repair services of related welding equipment.
The history of Lincoln Energy is best known for its ability to provide quality, reliable service and price advantages to all metal related business segments and welding processes. Our versatile technical capabilities enable us to meet the needs of customers in a wide range of welding and cutting industries.
We work closely and understand customer needs and issues to offer our technical knowledge, experience and services that meet international welding industry standards. Further cost reduction is the result in significant labor cost saving by purchasing quality product at a reasonable price and our capability to recommend the optimum process and productivity improvement to assist customers in making the right decision in the selection of welding & cutting machine, welding & torch consumables and automated systems is only matched with our best prices.
Our customer service policy gives personalized attention to each of our customers that offers great support services such as on time delivery with our inhouse logistics app, on field repair, technical consultation, material requisition, machine demo, welding automated system, organizing WPS, WOP, third party independent test report, organizing seminar, welding training are just part of our services offered.
Responsibilities:
Requirements:
Perks & Benefits
My Wealth Capital Sdn Bhd is providing Mortgage Loan and Business Loan services. We represent OCBC Bank, Rhb Bank, Hong Leong Bank and etc, for the banking services. We provide our professional advice to assist customer to get the best deal when they are buying a new house, re-mortgaging or re-financing. Our job offers flexible working hours and our jobscope is to assist potential customers to get their desired housing loan from various banks. We represent Great Eastern Life Assurance / Great Eastern Takaful for Mortgage Insurance (MLTA / MLTT). We are also authorised agent for RHB Insurance and Allianz Insurance, to provide General Insurance services such as car insurance and fire insurance. Professional training will be provided, to get along in the workplace and guide you to a better future.
Job Description ;
Requirement ;
Company Overview
We are a dynamic and reputable total logistics service provider specializing in global ocean freight, transportation and supply chain solutions across various industries. We take pride inproviding our clients with solutions and ideas to resolve their difficulties. We wish to invite suitable candidates to join us.
We are a dynamic and reputable total logistics service provider specializing in global ocean freight, transportation and supply chain solutions across various industries. We take pride in providing our clients with solutions and ideas to resolve their difficulties. We wish to invite suitable candidates to join us.
Company: Revolution Runners Sdn Bhd
Location: Puchong, Selangor
About Us:
Hey there, rockstar! We're Revolution Runners, a dynamic team shaking things up in the Sales& Marketing world. We're all about innovation, creativity, and having a blast while we're at it.
We're on the lookout for a Sales & Marketing Superstar to join our team! If you're ready to bring your A-game and make some magic happen, keep reading.
Responsibilities:
- Cook up killer sales and marketing strategies that'll knock the socks off our competition.
- Dive deep into the wild world of market research to uncover hidden gems and untapped opportunities.
- Team up with our awesome team to launch out-of-this-world face-to-face marketing campaigns that'll have everyone talking.
- Become besties with our clients, partners, and fellow adventurers.
Requirements:
- A Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, or a related field (or just a rock-solid track record of kicking butt in the sales and marketing world).
- Killer communication skills that can charm the pants off anyone.
- A knack for thinking outside the box and turning ideas into reality.
- Oh, and did we mention a passion for crushing sales targets and taking names?
Benefits:
- Competitive earnings and bonuses because hey, we believe in rewarding greatness.
-Positive-attitude, creative and vibrant working environment
- Opportunities galore for leveling up your skills and carving out your own path.
- Did we mention the kickass team and the office shenanigans? Yeah, those are definitely perks.
How to Apply:
Think you've got what it takes to join our squad of misfits? Shoot us your resume and a killer cover letter. Submit now so we know you're the real deal.
Ready to rock 'n' roll with us? Let's make some magic happen!
Perks & Benefits
At Revolution Runners, we value people who always want to learn and improve their skills every day. As a member MNC in Malaysia that expert in face-to-face communication marketing, we help to develop people to achieve their full potential.
We are a company specializing in sales solutions, representing international brands in sectors such as lifestyle, banking, and humanitarian organizations. Committed to our people's success, we provide comprehensive training and certification in Sales & Marketing, Leadership, and Management.
Job Description
* Drive Sales activities for plastic injection machinery within the designated region.
* Achieve the sales targets established by management.
* Actively participate in marketing events such as seminars and trade shows, both locally and internationally.
* Prepare persuasive proposals and diligently follow up with potential clients
* Assist customers in finding products, providing information and answering inquiries
* To follow up the customer collection.
Requirement
* Min 2 – 3 years working experience in sales industry. Preferable 2years experience in Plastic Injection Industry.
* Diploma/ Degree in Business or related field.
* Demonstrated dynamic, energy, and a result-oriented mindset with a positive attitude .
* Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Must possess own transportation.
* Willingness to travel extensively within Malaysia, with occasional overseas travel being an advantage.
Perks & Benefits
* Competitive remuneration package with basic salary + commission + performance reward
* Positive and vibrant working environment
* Petrol & Meal allowance for outstation assignments
* Opportunities for local and overseas training
* Performance based bonus.
* EPF, SOCSO, EIS and Group Insurance.
HWAMDA SALES & SERVICES SDN. BHD. was incorporated on 2023-06-16 in Malaysia with registration number of 1516763W / 202301022840. HWAMDA SALES & SERVICES SDN. BHD.'s business includes 1.INSTALLATION OF INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT, MECHANICAL ENGINEERING WORKS2.WHOLESALE TRADE OF VARIETY OF GOODS WITHOUT A DOCUMENT PRODUCT
Job Responsibilities :
As an IT sales executive, you'll need to:
· speak to customers, either face to face or over the phone.
· carry out cold-calling in order to create interest in products and services, generate new business leads and arrange meetings.
· meet sales targets and profit margin set by managers and contribute to team targets.
· identify and develop new business through networking and follow-up courtesy calls.
· network with existing customers in order to maintain links and promote additional products and upgrades.
· monitoring the market latest environment and realign with the sales and fine tune the marketing strategies.
· develop effective sales plans using sales methodology.
· market and promote a portfolio of products by writing and designing sales literature and attending industry events.
· manage workload in order to organise and prioritise daily and weekly goals.
· ensuring each task assigned is well managed and completed in given time.
· respond to tender documents, proposals, reports and supporting literature.
· gain an understanding of customers' specific business needs and apply product knowledge to meet them.
· maintain awareness and keep abreast of constantly changing software and hardware systems and peripherals.
· provide technical advice to customers on all aspects of the installation and use of computer systems and networks, both before and after the sale.
· advise on software features and how they can be applied to assist in a variety of contexts such as accounting, manufacturing or other specialist areas.
· handle hardware or software problems and faults, referring on to specialist technical colleagues where appropriate.
· contribute to team or progress meetings to update and inform colleagues.
· meet suppliers and product vendor to foster working relationship.
· deliver add hoc task with sales related which assigned by management.
· earn certification and take additional courses to demonstrate your willingness to learn at work, and to enhance the skills and abilities.
Job Skills :
You'll need to show evidence of the following:
· a good level of technical understanding, with enthusiasm for new technology and its commercial uses - though having technical skills before you start isn't essential.
· self-motivation and a competitive, results-driven attitude.
· passion, dedication and focus.
· stamina, resilience and the ability to work well under pressure.
· confident presentation skills and a professional telephone manner.
· time-management skills and the ability to prioritise your workload.
· ability to pay attention to detail.
· articulate, persuasive and influential verbal communication skills.
· ability to work well in teams.
· Resilience to always go to the extra mile to closed the deals.
· business awareness.
· excellent command of English, Bahasa and Mandarin is added advantage.
· a full, clean driving licence - may be needed if the job includes regular travel to clients' premises.
Qualifications
1) Senior Sales : minimum of at least 3 years & above sales experience in IT hardware / infrastructure industry.
2) Junior Sales : minimum of at least 1 year above sales experience in IT hardware / infrastructure industry.
3) Fresh graduate Sales : no have any sales experiences relevant in IT hardware / Infrastructure industry.
This area of work is open to all graduates, but a degree or advance diploma in one of the following subjects may be particularly useful:
· business information systems or technology
· business management
· computer science, software engineering or computer engineering
· electronics
· mathematics
· physics.
While a relevant degree is not always essential, subjects with high technical content, or a business management component, may be favoured by employers.
Having a retail background can help you get into a job selling IT hardware or software to the retail industry.
A pre-entry postgraduate qualification is not essential, but a diploma or Masters in computing may be helpful for those without computing knowledge.
Salary :
· Starting salaries for IT sales professionals are around RM2,200 to RM2,800.
· With experience your salary can rise to between RM3,000 and RM4,500.
· At senior sales level, you can earn up to RM5,000, or more.
Allowance & Incentive :
· petrol, parking, toll, t’n go, *night work, outstation business trip allowance provided.
· company will provide laptop, mobile phone & line to employee.
· based on monthly / quarterly’s sales target and margin assigned.
ARK IT Global are committed to providing reliable solutions that meet the unique needs of businesses of all sizes. With decades of innovation experience, we understand businesses today need incredible partners they can trust to achieve their goals, stay ahead of the competition, and thrive in an ever-changing business environment.
Job Description
* Achieve the sales targets established by management.
* Actively participate in marketing events such as seminars and trade shows, both locally and internationally.
* Prepare persuasive proposals and diligently follow up with potential clients
* Assist customers in finding products, providing information and answering inquiries
* To follow up the customer collection.
Requirement
* Min 2 – 3 years working experience in sales industry.
* Diploma/ Degree in Business or related field.
* Demonstrated dynamic, energy, and a result-oriented mindset with a positive attitude .
* Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Must possess own transportation.
* Willingness to travel extensively within Malaysia, with occasional overseas travel being an advantage.
Perks & Benefits
* Competitive remuneration package with basic salary + commission + performance reward
* Positive and vibrant working environment
* Petrol & Meal allowance for outstation assignments
* Opportunities for local training
* Performance based bonus.
* EPF, SOCSO, EIS, Group Medical
GA SALES & SERVICES SDN BHD core business are manufacturing, import & export of Air Filtration Products and related products. We have a very modest and humble beginning with only three personnel, ie Mr. Gerald Gan, Mr. Astley Pang and Mr. Benedict Goh. We started our first office at Bandar Bukit Puchong, Selangor since 2006. And We have grown from strength to strength of up to 20 staffs/employees and our businesses are soaring further. GA SALES & SERVICES SDN BHD appreciates all the trust and support from valued suppliers and customers. In a short period of time, we have been awarded an authorization to distribute brand ‘’Superado Filtro (SF)’’, Italy, the leading brand of filter products in worldwide markets. Although we are small in size but we possess excellent management with innovation, research, technical, production, logistic and sales team. Therefore, we are able to provide customized products & services of special requests. Today GA SALES & SERVICES SDN BHD owns a 2 story semi-detached factory with land of size 8,400 square feet. Being part of the air filtration expert consultant and advisor, we have the mission to foster “healthy air and healthy life style” for mankind. GA SALES & SERVICES SDN BHD had been awarded by VENTA GERMANY to be their sole distribution for South East Asia regions. We persist to grow and expand our markets to both commercial and residentials consumers. Hence, we involve ourselves in Health and Eco-friendly Society concept to contribute our concern and care back to the community. We are committed with the vision, “ To be the preferred “Healthy Air” provider for mankind.’’
Job Purpose / Overview :
1. Revolves around driving and optimizing the revenue and profitability of a business through strategic planning, market analysis, and effective sales and marketing strategies.
2. Identifying opportunities for growth and implementing initiatives to enhance the commercial success of the organization.
Key Accountabilities / Responsibilities :
1. Make Appointment
2. Identify Lead.
3. Meeting & Presentation.
4. Follow-up.
5. Planning.
6. Market Analysis.
7. New Customer Base
8. Marketing Contents.
Sales Assistant/ Sales Support Coordinator
9. Competitors.
Critical Skills :
1. Soft Skills
2. Technical Skills
Perks & Benefits
MASS Intelligent Provider Sdn Bhd establish in Malaysia in 2005, our company main activity is to provide consultancy, system design, implementation, service & maintenance for integrated building security system for residential, commercial & government sector. We have well established network from local & oversea business partner to provide best & proven products to cater for our client’s solution needs. We are continued to update our clients the latest technology for our system solutions to protect their system investment and to ensure in the best return. With our strong knowledge in IT & electronic security, we are proud to help our client to developing the web-based time management system to integrate with the smartcard door access control system, the project was successfully implemented and we deliver it within the given critical time frame to fulfill our customer’s business needs. As the total solution provider, our main products area are covering from Digital Video Recorder System, IP based Video Management, LPR System, Biometric Fingerprint/Facial RecognationSystem, Web Based Time Attendance System, Integrated Security Access Control System, Automatic Vehicle Identification System, Motorize Traffic / Pedestrian Barrier Gate, Software Customisation Services, Engineering / Structure Cabling Services.
Job Responsibilities :
As an IT sales executive, you'll need to:
· speak to customers, either face to face or over the phone.
· carry out cold-calling in order to create interest in products and services, generate new business leads and arrange meetings.
· meet sales targets and profit margin set by managers and contribute to team targets.
· identify and develop new business through networking and follow-up courtesy calls.
· network with existing customers in order to maintain links and promote additional products and upgrades.
· monitoring the market latest environment and realign with the sales and fine tune the marketing strategies.
· develop effective sales plans using sales methodology.
· market and promote a portfolio of products by writing and designing sales literature and attending industry events.
· manage workload in order to organise and prioritise daily and weekly goals.
· ensuring each task assigned is well managed and completed in given time.
· respond to tender documents, proposals, reports and supporting literature.
· gain an understanding of customers' specific business needs and apply product knowledge to meet them.
· maintain awareness and keep abreast of constantly changing software and hardware systems and peripherals.
· provide technical advice to customers on all aspects of the installation and use of computer systems and networks, both before and after the sale.
· advise on software features and how they can be applied to assist in a variety of contexts such as accounting, manufacturing or other specialist areas.
· handle hardware or software problems and faults, referring on to specialist technical colleagues where appropriate.
· contribute to team or progress meetings to update and inform colleagues.
· meet suppliers and product vendor to foster working relationship.
· deliver add hoc task with sales related which assigned by management.
· earn certification and take additional courses to demonstrate your willingness to learn at work, and to enhance the skills and abilities.
Job Skills :
You'll need to show evidence of the following:
· a good level of technical understanding, with enthusiasm for new technology and its commercial uses - though having technical skills before you start isn't essential.
· self-motivation and a competitive, results-driven attitude.
· passion, dedication and focus.
· stamina, resilience and the ability to work well under pressure.
· confident presentation skills and a professional telephone manner.
· time-management skills and the ability to prioritise your workload.
· ability to pay attention to detail.
· articulate, persuasive and influential verbal communication skills.
· ability to work well in teams.
· Resilience to always go to the extra mile to closed the deals.
· business awareness.
· excellent command of English, Bahasa and Mandarin is added advantage.
· a full, clean driving licence - may be needed if the job includes regular travel to clients' premises.
Qualifications
1) Senior Sales : minimum of at least 3 years & above sales experience in IT hardware / infrastructure industry.
2) Junior Sales : minimum of at least 1 year above sales experience in IT hardware / infrastructure industry.
3) Fresh graduate Sales : no have any sales experiences relevant in IT hardware / Infrastructure industry.
This area of work is open to all graduates, but a degree or advance diploma in one of the following subjects may be particularly useful:
· business information systems or technology
· business management
· computer science, software engineering or computer engineering
· electronics
· mathematics
· physics.
While a relevant degree is not always essential, subjects with high technical content, or a business management component, may be favoured by employers.
Having a retail background can help you get into a job selling IT hardware or software to the retail industry.
A pre-entry postgraduate qualification is not essential, but a diploma or Masters in computing may be helpful for those without computing knowledge.
Salary :
· Starting salaries for IT sales professionals are around RM2,200 to RM2,800.
· With experience your salary can rise to between RM3,000 and RM4,500.
· At senior sales level, you can earn up to RM5,000, or more.
Allowance & Incentive :
· petrol, parking, toll, t’n go, *night work, outstation business trip allowance provided.
· company will provide laptop, mobile phone & line to employee.
· based on monthly / quarterly’s sales target and margin assigned.
ARK IT Global are committed to providing reliable solutions that meet the unique needs of businesses of all sizes. With decades of innovation experience, we understand businesses today need incredible partners they can trust to achieve their goals, stay ahead of the competition, and thrive in an ever-changing business environment.