Job Description

Senior Executive/Assistant Manager, Client Solutions

About Maha Asia

Maha Asia is a dedicated enabler in Southeast Asia’s manufacturing landscape, empowering industries with agile solutions and sustainable innovation. As a trusted Asia specialty chemicals distributor, we deliver eco-friendly raw materials and green chemical solutions tailored to evolving industrial needs.

With deep roots in specialty chemicals and a growing portfolio of green raw materials in SEA, our expertise spans diverse applications, from coatings and construction to high-quality ingredients for home care, personal care, and food science. We've also expanded into laboratory and manufacturing equipment, offering end-to-end support for R&D and production excellence.

By connecting global innovators with local expertise, Maha Asia is proud to be a green solutions provider in SEA — committed to helping manufacturers thrive through responsiveness, reliability, and the sustainable raw materials that will shape a healthier planet.

Want to shape a greener and brighter future together?

Our Vision

“We will be the catalyst to a healthier planet”

We envision a world where sustainable raw materials and green chemical solutions are the norm. By supplying specialty chemicals across Asia, we aim to foster an ecosystem that prioritizes environmental well-being and innovation.

Why Join Maha?

• People-first Transformation: We believe the strength of our organisation lies in our people. That’s why we are transforming the way we work to empower our people to grow, contribute and make an impact.
• Regional Exposure: Across our 12 countries and 19 offices, our team members will have the opportunities to collaborate and learn from colleagues across Asia, gaining exposure to different markets, cultures and regional best practices.
• Collaborative Team: Collaboration at Maha goes beyond day-to-day teamwork. Our people actively connect, recognise one another and share knowledge through our regional group channels:
  • #LivingTheValues – A space to recognise teammates who demonstrate our ATRIP values: Agility, Teamwork, Respectfulness, Integrity and Proactiveness.
  • #SharingKnowledge – A space where colleagues share useful knowledge and ideas, from technology tips and sustainability practices to financial concepts and other learnings that can benefit teams across the region.

About the Role

Drive business growth in Sri Lanka by developing new customer accounts within the Engineering Materials segment while managing and growing an assigned portfolio of Surface Technologies accounts.

The role combines new business development and account management, with responsibility for achieving assigned sales and margin targets.

What You’ll Be Doing:

1. New Business Development
   • Identify, prospect, and develop new customer accounts within the assigned Engineering Materials segment.
   • Build and maintain a healthy pipeline of qualified prospects, tracking outreach, opportunities, and conversion progress.
   • Achieve assigned new business sales targets.
2. Account Management
   • Manage and grow an assigned portfolio of Surface Technologies accounts
   • Maintain regular customer engagement through calls, visits, quotation follow-ups, and ongoing relationship management.
   • Identify and pursue upselling and cross-selling opportunities within existing accounts.
3. Margin & Pricing
   • Manage customer pricing within approved guidelines while achieving assigned sales and margin targets.
   • Support commercially sound pricing decisions that balance customer needs with business profitability.
4. Customer Engagement & Technical Support
   • Serve as the primary point of contact for assigned customers and respond promptly to product, application, and technical enquiries.
   • Coordinate with internal technical teams where additional product or application support is required.
5. Market & Product Knowledge
   • Develop and maintain strong working knowledge of relevant Engineering Materials and Surface Technologies products and applications.
   • Gather and communicate customer feedback, competitor activity, and market insights to the wider commercial team.
   • Stay informed of customer needs and market developments to identify potential business opportunities.
6. Internal Coordination & Data
   • Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer, opportunity, and sales activity records in the CRM and relevant systems.
   • Coordinate closely with Technical, Product, and Business Operations teams to ensure effective customer support and follow-through.
   • Support smooth execution of quotations, orders, deliveries, and other customer requirements.
7. Special Projects
   • Support other projects and tasks assigned by the company.

What We’re Looking For:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry, Chemical/Polymer Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
• 5–8 years of experience in B2B chemical or industrial sales, with demonstrated exposure to new business development and customer acquisition.
• Proven track record of developing and winning new customer accounts, in addition to managing and growing existing accounts.
• Experience in managing and growing a portfolio of customer accounts would be an advantage.
• Working knowledge of relevant chemical or industrial products, or the ability to learn product knowledge and applications quickly.
• Excellent verbal communication skills, with the confidence and ability to engage and influence customers effectively both in person and over the phone.
• Comfortable using CRM and quotation tools

Ready to Take on the Challenge?

If you’re looking for a place to grow, contribute and make your mark, click and apply today!

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