Country Leader, F&b

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.
- We have an exciting leadership opportunity based in Malaysia—an impactful role with full P&L responsibility. This position is key to shaping strategic direction, accelerating commercial growth, and driving operational excellence across both markets_

Primary Role

A global organization looking for a strong leader to manage the Malaysia & Singapore F&B business for growth and profitability. 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.

Key Accountabilities/Essential Functions of the Job
- 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

Education - undergraduate degree or Postgraduate degree in engineering, food science, chemistry or any related technical qualification. MBA would be an additional advantage.

Experience - Atleast 10 years’ experience in a technical sales role with management experience at a senior level & proven track record of sales growth.

Knowledge - P&L understanding is critical, Food & Beverage manufacturing process, fluent conversation skills

Benefit of working with us
- Continues Professional Development with many opportunities for growth
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Competitive Salary and Incentives

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.