APAC Business Development Associate

IPH Limited; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 33,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global exposure

Mentorship and training

Competitive package

Job summary

Spruson & Ferguson Asia is seeking a Business Development Assistant to join our Asia team in Kuala Lumpur. This entry-level role offers broad exposure to BD across the Asia-Pacific region and a path to develop practical skills in a leading IP firm.

You will assist with market research, client materials, conferences, and cross-border BD initiatives while learning from senior colleagues and mentors in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Fresh graduates or early-career candidates welcome with relevant internships.
• Degree in Business, Marketing or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support development of client-facing materials (capability statements, proposals, presentations, RfPs, tenders).
• Coordinate and support international conferences, client visits and events.
• Conduct market, client and competitor research to support opportunities and planning.
• Monitor industry data to inform BD strategies.
• Maintain CRM systems and marketing databases; support reporting templates.
• Aid internal reporting and KPI tracking for senior stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Asia-Pacific BD colleagues on cross-border initiatives.
• Provide general administrative support to the Asia BD team.

Skills

English proficiency

Organizational skills

Time management

Proactive mindset

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Degree in Business/Marketing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM systems

Job description

Spruson & Ferguson Asia is seeking a Business Development Assistant to join our Asia team in Kuala Lumpur. This entry-level role offers broad exposure to BD across the Asia-Pacific region and a path to develop practical skills in a leading IP firm.

You will assist with market research, client materials, conferences, and cross-border BD initiatives while learning from senior colleagues and mentors in a collaborative environment.