Business Development Director

Businesslist; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Leadership opportunity

Impactful projects with leading firm

Job summary

Businesslist in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a senior Business Development Director - Commercial Property to drive revenue growth across design & build, interior fit-out, and property sectors. You will lead strategy, identify opportunities, and close medium to large projects while building enduring client relationships.

The successful candidate will have 8–12 years in BD or sales within related sectors, a strong network of corporate clients and stakeholders, and proven negotiation, presentation, and

Qualifications

• 8–12 years in business development, sales, or client relationship roles in design & build, interior fit-out, or property sectors.
• Proven track record of securing medium to large commercial projects and revenue growth.
• Strong networking with corporate occupiers, developers, consultants, and decision-makers.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to engage with C-suite executives and senior leaders.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic business development plans to achieve revenue targets.
• Identify, pursue, and secure new design-and-build opportunities across target sectors.
• Build and maintain relationships with corporate occupiers, developers, consultants, and decision-makers.
• Generate qualified leads through networking, events, market research, and proactive engagement.
• Manage the full sales cycle from opportunity identification to proposal, negotiation, and award.
• Collaborate with design, delivery, and leadership teams to create compelling client solutions.
• Monitor market trends and competitive activity to inform strategy.
• Establish partnerships and alliances to create new business opportunities.
• Maintain an accurate sales pipeline and report on activities and forecasts.
• Represent the company at industry events and client meetings to enhance brand presence.

Skills

Business Development

Sales

Account Management

Client Relationship

Negotiation

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

• Develop and execute strategic business development plans to achieve revenue and growth targets.
• Identify, pursue, and secure new design-and-build opportunities across target industry sectors.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate occupiers, property owners, developers, consultants, architects, project managers, and key decision-makers.
• Generate qualified leads through networking, referrals, industry events, market research, and proactive client engagement.
• Manage the entire sales cycle, from opportunity identification and client presentations to proposal submission, negotiation, and project award.
• Collaborate closely with design, project delivery, and leadership teams to develop compelling client solutions and winning proposals.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities to inform business strategy.
• Establish strategic partnerships and alliances that create new business opportunities.
• Maintain an accurate sales pipeline and provide regular reporting on business development activities and forecasts.
• Represent the company at industry events, networking functions, and client meetings to enhance brand visibility and market presence.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Business Development Director - Commercial Property should have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Architecture, Interior Design, Construction Management, Real Estate, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 8-12 years of business development, sales, account management, or client relationship experience within the design & build, interior fit-out, construction, architecture, workplace, or property industry.
• Demonstrated success in securing medium to large-scale commercial projects and achieving revenue targets.
• Strong network of corporate clients, property consultants, developers, occupiers, and industry stakeholders.
• Proven ability to develop new business opportunities and convert prospects into long-term clients.
• Strong commercial acumen with excellent negotiation and closing skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to engage confidently with C-suite executives, business owners, and senior decision-makers.
• Self-motivated, entrepreneurial, and results-driven mindset.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package.
• Lead growth and influence strategic direction.
• Work on impactful projects with a leading design and build firm.