Assistant Manager New Business Development

Mitsubishi; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global integrated business enterprise is seeking an Assistant Manager for New Business Development in Kuala Lumpur. The successful candidate will support new business activities, conduct market research focusing on the retail sector, and build relationships with prospective partners. Candidates should hold a Bachelor’s degree and possess 3–4 years of relevant experience in the retail industry. This role offers a dynamic environment with responsibilities growing into project management.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental coverage

Optical benefits

Annual medical examination

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of relevant experience in the retail industry.
• Proven experience leading or managing small teams or projects.
• Strong sense of responsibility and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Support new business development and investment-related activities.
• Conduct market and industry research focused on the retail sector.
• Build relationships with prospective partners and customers.

Skills

Business development

Market research

Project management

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Finance, Marketing

Job description

Assistant Manager, New Business Development

Mitsubishi Corporation (MC) is a global integrated business enterprise that develops and operates businesses together with its global network of around 1,300 group companies. MC has eight Business Groups that operate across virtually every industry: Environmental Energy, Materials Solution, Mineral Resources, Urban Development & Infrastructure, Mobility, Food Industry, Smart-Life Creation and Power Solution. Through these eight Business Groups, MC's current activities have expanded far beyond its traditional trading operations to include project development, production and manufacturing operations, working in collaboration with our trusted partners around the globe.

Primary Job Responsibilities and Activities

Proactively support and assist new business development and investment-related activities under the direction of the Deputy Head/Department Head, while demonstrating a high level of ownership and initiative.

Contribute to the identification and analysis of new business and investment opportunities through industry research, partner sourcing, and opportunity assessment.

Conduct market and industry research, primarily focused on the retail sector but not limited to it, applying fundamental marketing frameworks such as STP (Segmentation, Targeting, and Positioning) to analyse market dynamics and identify potential opportunities.

Build relationship with prospective partners and early‑stage customers, while gradually taking on a more direct and independent role in external engagement.

Develop a strong understanding of the company’s capabilities, value proposition, and long‑term vision, and accurately represent these to partners and customers.

As experience and capability grow, increasingly take responsibility for planning, coordinating, and driving individual projects, with the expectation of becoming an independent project manager in the near future.

Qualifications, Experience & Key Attributes

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Finance, Marketing, or a related field; candidates from other disciplines with relevant experience in business development, strategy, consulting or market analysis are welcome.

3–4 years of relevant experience in the retail industry, including but not limited to healthcare, food, and related sectors.

Proven experience leading or managing small teams or projects (3–5 members).

Demonstrated ability to take ownership of work, with a strong sense of responsibility and accountability.

Proactive, self‑driven, and eager to learn, with the resilience to manage pressure and the humility to grow through feedback.

Medical, Dental, Optical & Annual Medical Examination.