Assistant Manager, Client Solutions (Living Sciences)

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

We are looking for an Assistant Manager, Commercial to drive customer acquisition and sustainable revenue growth for our Living Science business, with a focus on the Home & Personal Care Ingredients market in Southern Vietnam.

Based in Ho Chi Minh City, you will develop new customers and grow them into long-term key accounts while identifying new customer segments, applications and business opportunities.

You will also develop strategic sales plans and structured business plans, working closely with technical, regulatory and supply chain teams to turn customer opportunities into successful commercial outcomes.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Drive customer acquisition and revenue growth by developing new customers and building them into long-term key accounts within the Home & Personal Care Ingredients market, with a strong focus on Southern Vietnam.
• Develop and execute strategic sales and account development plans aligned with overall business objectives to support sustainable market expansion.
• Identify new customer segments, applications and business opportunities by proactively analysing market needs and industry trends.
• Build and strengthen long-term customer relationships by understanding customers technical, commercial and regulatory requirements and positioning Maha as a trusted solution partner.
• Manage sales projects end-to-end, from initial enquiries and technical trials through pricing negotiation and commercial orders.
• Work closely with internal technical, regulatory and supply chain teams to support product trials, project development, accurate forecasting and smooth order execution.
• Monitor market trends, customer behaviour and competitor activities to identify potential opportunities, risks and differentiation strategies.
• Prepare and present structured sales plans, account updates, revenue forecasts and market insights to management.

What We're Looking For:

• Bachelor's degree in Chemical Engineering, Pharmacy or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience with strong product and technical knowledge.
• Background in technical support, product development or project management.
• Strong business sense and relevant industry expertise.
• Strong commercial negotiation and pricing capability.
• Good technical understanding of Home & Personal Care Ingredients.
• Ability to conduct market analysis, forecasting and strategic planning.
• Effective communication skills when working with customers and regional stakeholders.
• High level of ownership, execution discipline and a growth mindset.

Ready to Take on the Challenge

If you're looking for a place to grow, contribute and make your mark, click on the job post below and apply today!