Job Market

May 2025

About our client

An award-winning German multinational company and a market leader in the field of precision gearboxes, high-performance motors, electronics and nanotechnology is seeking a Managing Director, based in Malaysia. Providing customer-specific complete solutions for a range of industries including medical technology, aviation and security industries, this dynamic company has operations worldwide and across the region.

To strengthen its footprint in Southeast Asia, the company is now searching for a Managing Director to take on the exciting role of establishing a local presence in Malaysia.

Job Description

The Managing Director will set up the new sales office in Malaysia and lead the subsidiary in a sustainable manner, in line with the company’s core values. The Director will be expected to represent the company nationally and internationally. Reporting will be directly to the CSO of the group at the European headquarters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and lead the sales subsidiary, including Malaysian office set-up, building a local team, and establishing operational processes
• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve business objectives and revenue targets
• Manage the P&L of the subsidiary, ensuring financial performance aligns with company goals
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key clients and stakeholders
• Build-up, screen and manage external distributors and distribution partners
• Provide technical expertise and support to the sales team and clients, particularly in the areas of gearboxes and motors
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify new business opportunities
• Ensure compliance with local regulations and company policies

The successful applicant should have:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field. Master’s degree desirable but not essential
• Minimum 5 years of experience in sales and management roles in the drive technology industry, including multinational companies (preferably European) or have held an international role previously
• National and international network in relevant industries 
• Strong technical understanding of gearboxes, motors, and other drive technologies 
• Strong relationships with customers of drive technology users ie. semiconductors, machine tools, food processing and packaging, etc.
• Strong distribution network in relevant industries with distribution management experience
• Proven track record of successfully establishing and managing a sales organization, including the setup and integration of after-sales support and technical service teams
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills 
• Ability to work independently and make strategic decisions  
• Malaysian national 
• Fluent in English with local language proficiency
• Willingness to travel as required

What’s on offer?

• 3-year contract with benefits
• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Opportunity to lead and grow a new subsidiary  
• Collaborative and innovative work environment
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Opportunity to work for a family-owned business.

Apply for this job

Candidates are invited to submit their full set of English application documents including updated CV, a recent photo, salary expectations and earliest on-board date to tamara.lynch@eac-consulting.de. Please include “Managing Director – Malaysia” as the reference in your correspondence.

We offer a varied job in a dynamic team at an attractive salary. You can actively contribute your ideas to strengthen the relationship between Germany and Malaysia. 

Applications from young professionals are welcome. 

The position will primarily cover the following areas of activity and responsibilities:

• Researching and contributing to policy analysis with a focus on domestic politics
• Assisting organising political visits
• Assisting with the embassy's press work, e.g. preparing interviews and background discussions, social media
• Coordinating cooperation programmes between Germany and Malaysia
• Liaising with Malaysian institutions and personalities
• Organising events
• Funds management
• Project funding

Candidates should fulfil the following criteria:

• Very good knowledge of Malay, very good knowledge of English (both oral and written). German language appreciated.
• IT skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point), social media (Facebook, Instagram), familiarity with graphic design programmes is a plus.
• University degree or degree from another institution of tertiary education.
• Enjoy working in a team
• Willingness to be flexible in terms of time
• Social and intercultural competence
• High degree of independence, self-organisation, creativity and commitment as well as sociability.
• Experience in the fields of culture, press, politics is desirable, as is experience in public administration

German citizenship is not necessary. Interested candidates must have a permanent residence incl. resident passport and work permit. 

The salary is based on the remuneration scheme of the German Embassy Kuala Lumpur. Depending on language skills and other knowledge and previous experience, the salary is approximately MYR 7,664.00/month (gross). 

Please send written applications (letter of motivation, CV in German and other application documents such as university degree) by 15 July 2025 by e-mail to applications@kual.diplo.de.

Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany 
26th Floor, Menara Tan & Tan, 207, Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur 

We ask for your understanding that only applicants who are invited to an interview can be contacted and that travelling expenses for the interview must be borne by the applicants themselves.