Country Leader

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Shah Alam, Petaling, Selangor
In-Office
Expert/Leader
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
The Country Leader will manage the F&B business for Malaysia & Singapore, focusing on growth, profitability, and stakeholder relationships. Responsibilities include developing growth strategies, overseeing a team, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The role also involves P&L accountability and business development.
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About us
At Diversey - A Solenis Company, we are the pioneer, the facilitator of our clients in a wide range of
industries around the globe. We do this with our revolutionary cleaning and hygiene technologies -
such as floor care machines, cleaning tools & utensils, and chemicals for Food & Beverage
industry.

As an employee:
At Diversey, we have a culture with focus on diversity, inclusion, well-being, flexibility and
orderliness - where we respect each other, where we as a company have employed the whole
person, and where there is room for and understanding of the whole person.
We value the great importance of a good social environment, and we prioritize a safe working
environment where you can feel safe and comfortable.
Employee satisfaction and engagement is very important to us - we want to make sure that you
develop and stay with us for many years.

Primary Role

A global organization looking for a strong leader to manage the Malaysia & Singapore F&B business for growth and profitability. The current size of the business is $3M with an aggressive growth plan over the next 3 years. As a key member of the regional leadership team, assist in setting and delivering the strategy for the organization, with complete P&L responsibility for the Malaysia & Singapore F&B business. The incumbent will be responsible for driving profitable business growth by managing and growing existing business, in addition to ensuring growth in new business. To achieve this, the incumbent will be required to develop effective business retention and growth strategies, while ensuring strong relationships with key stakeholders within the specified region. The incumbent will further be responsible for nurturing and developing the talent pool in the specified region. This role will report into the Business Director, F&B Southeast Asia.

Responsibilities:

  • Strategic focus: Develop and deliver growth plan for the region - top line revenue and profitability

  • People management: Effectively manage a team to drive performance, work culture and ensure growth targets are met

  • Stakeholder management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to ensure a sense of loyalty to the business

  • Business development: Collaborate with the technical team to expand the business in strategic focus areas

  • Customer satisfaction: Actively collaborate with supporting functions e.g. Supply Chain, Finance, Marketing, HR etc. to ensure customer needs are met and delivered upon within expected timeframes

Qualifications:

  • Undergraduate degree or Postgraduate degree in engineering, food science, chemistry or any related technical qualification. (MBA would be an additional advantage).

  • Min 10 years’ experience in a technical sales role with management experience at a senior level. Proven track record of sales growth.

  • P&L understanding is critical.

  • Food & Beverage manufacturing process

  • Good command of the English language is mandatory

General Work Environment

  • Multi-cultural, with strong focus on diversity, equity and inclusion

  • Collaborative

Skills: Behavioral & Technical

  • Extensive understanding of the F&B environment and processes

  • Extensive understanding of P&L statement.

  • Strong strategic ability

  • Focused on attention to detail

  • Ability to motivate and develop people

  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills

  • Strong negotiation skills

  • Self-driven and accountable

  • Ability to work in a high- pressured environment with a focus on meeting deadlines

We understand that not every candidate will possess every desired qualification listed above. If your experience varies from our outlined requirements, yet you believe you can bring value to the role, we encourage you to apply and share your unique perspective with us. We recognize that our people are our greatest asset. We offer attractive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and abundant opportunities for professional growth and development. If you're passionate about working for a world-class company and enjoy tackling complex challenges, we invite you to consider joining our team. Solenis is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

Top Skills

Chemistry
Engineering
Food Science
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The Company
Wilmington, DE
5,522 Employees
Year Founded: 1907

What We Do

Solenis is a leading global producer of specialty chemicals focused on delivering sustainable solutions for water-intensive industries, including consumer, industrial, institutional, food and beverage, and pool and spa water markets. Owned by Platinum Equity, the company’s product portfolio includes a broad array of water treatment chemistries, process aids, functional additives, and cleaners and disinfectants, as well as state-of-the-art monitoring and control systems. These technologies are used by customers to improve operational efficiencies, enhance product quality, protect plant assets, minimize environmental impact, and create cleaner and safer environments. Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, the company has 69 manufacturing facilities strategically located around the globe and employs a team of over 16,100 professionals in 130 countries across six continents.
Solenis is a 2024 Best Managed Company Gold Standard honoree, recognized four years in a row.

For additional information about Solenis, please visit www.solenis.com or follow us on social media

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