Assistant Manager, Business Development

Berjaya Hospitality Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality group in Kuala Lumpur is seeking an Assistant Manager – Business Development to drive revenue growth and expand the client base. The role involves market research, client relationship management, and execution of sales strategies. The ideal candidate will have a background in business administration and 3-5 years of relevant experience, coupled with strong communication skills and an analytical mindset. Benefits include career development and comprehensive medical benefits.

Benefits

Career pathway development

Comprehensive medical benefits

Employee discounts

Employee rates for hotel accommodations

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in business development, sales, or strategic partnerships.
• Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing business development strategies.
• Identify new business opportunities through research and networking.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and partners.
• Track leads and sales activities using CRM tools.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Relationship management

Market research

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or related field

MBA

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and strategic Assistant Manager – Business Development to help drive revenue growth, expand the client base, and support key business initiatives. This role involves identifying new market opportunities, nurturing client relationships, and contributing to the execution of sales and partnership strategies. The ideal candidate will be both analytical and relationship-focused, with a solid understanding of business operations and customer needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and executing business development strategies to achieve company goals.
• Identify new business opportunities through research, networking, and market analysis.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, partners, and industry stakeholders.
• Support the preparation of proposals, presentations, and client pitches.
• Track leads and sales activities using CRM tools and provide regular reporting to senior management.
• Collaborate with marketing, product, and operations teams to align business goals and campaign efforts.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activities to inform strategic planning.
• Attend industry events, conferences, and meetings to build the company’s presence and reputation.
• Support contract negotiations and coordinate onboarding for new clients or partners.

Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or related field (MBA is a plus).
• 3–5+ years of experience in business development, sales, or strategic partnerships. Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to conduct market research and analyze business data.
• Goal-oriented mindset with strong organizational and multitasking abilities.

What We Offer

• Career pathway development
• Comprehensive medical benefits
• Exiting engagement programmes
• Employee discounts
• Employee rates for hotel accommodations