Asia-Pacific VP, Strategic Growth & Partnerships

Omya; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Omya in Asia Pacific is seeking an experienced Senior Business Development professional to drive regional growth, manage key accounts, and identify new markets. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, develop strategic plans, and lead negotiations with major clients and partners to expand Omya’s footprint.

The role requires a strong commercial mindset, 10+ years in business development, travel up to 50%, and fluency in local language and English.

Qualifications

• University degree in Chemistry, Engineering or relevant subject area, with commercial experience.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant business development experience or related area.
• Excellent command of both oral and written local language and English is required.
• Readiness for frequent business travel (30 – 50%).

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop and implement tactical and operational plans and goals for Business Development within a region to ensure that the organization’s current and future requirements are met.
• Coordinate all Business Development activity for all service lines/sector groups across the region.
• Footprint review & capacity utilization and optimization through growth.
• Involved in financial planning and modelling for strategic projects and may oversee the Business Development budget.
• Collect, compile, verify and analyse financial, competitive, sales, marketing and other information about potential business partners / new markets / products and services or other business opportunities.

Skills

Business acumen

Entrepreneurial spirit

Leadership

Communication skills

Project management

Portfolio management

Interpersonal skills

Influencing skills

Organized

Education

University Degree in Chemistry, Engineering or relevant subject area

Job description

Omya in Asia Pacific is seeking an experienced Senior Business Development professional to drive regional growth, manage key accounts, and identify new markets. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, develop strategic plans, and lead negotiations with major clients and partners to expand Omya’s footprint.

The role requires a strong commercial mindset, 10+ years in business development, travel up to 50%, and fluency in local language and English.