Assistant Manager, Business Development — Agency Growth

FWD Group Management Holdings Limited; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

FWD Group in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking an Assistant Manager, Business Development to lead onboarding and activation of agency partners. You will guide product briefings, support sales tools, and drive early success with new partners.

The role requires 5–8 years in life-insurance agency development, strong communication, and multilingual abilities (English, Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin). Travel and flexible hours are expected in this growth-focused team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree qualification.
• 5 to 8 years in agency development or agency support within the life insurance industry.
• Proven track record in activating new agency partners and driving agency productivity.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficiency in English, Bahasa Malaysia, and Mandarin.
• Willingness to travel and work flexible hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate onboarding of new agency partners and provide product briefings.
• Guide use of sales and operational tools; support first 3–6 months.
• Act as main contact to agency partners to drive activation and growth.
• Monitor key productivity metrics and provide actionable insights.
• Collaborate with agency academy for training on product knowledge and sales.
• Organize motivational activities and ensure regulatory compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Team engagement

Analytical mindset

Multilingual capabilities

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

FWD Group in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking an Assistant Manager, Business Development to lead onboarding and activation of agency partners. You will guide product briefings, support sales tools, and drive early success with new partners.

The role requires 5–8 years in life-insurance agency development, strong communication, and multilingual abilities (English, Bahasa Malaysia, Mandarin). Travel and flexible hours are expected in this growth-focused team.