Business Development Executive

Agensi Pekerjaan Primeworq Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + uncapped commission

Performance commission quarterly

Direct access to founders

Job summary

Primeworq is a Kuala Lumpur-based executive recruitment agency focused on multi-faceted industries with technology at the core of our approach. We aim to build a dynamic, driven team that is passionate about shaping the future of recruitment and talent acquisition.

Join us to pioneer innovative approaches in recruitment, enjoy base salary plus uncapped commission, quarterly performance bonuses, direct access to founders, and a clear path to leadership as you expand our client book and impact

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in sales, business development, recruitment, or client-facing roles.
• Target-driven, resilient to rejection, and proactive in chasing opportunities.
• Confident, polished communicator in English plus at least one other language.
• Professional presence in client-facing settings.
• Coachable and quick to apply feedback.
• Familiarity with LinkedIn and willingness to learn CRM and other tools.

Responsibilities

• Generate new business leads through cold calling, referrals, and social selling.
• Engage with clients to understand hiring needs and present Primeworq solutions.
• Support existing clients to ensure service delivery and repeat business.
• Prepare proposals and deliver presentations to HR leaders and decision-makers.
• Collaborate with recruitment consultants to align client expectations.
• Represent Primeworq at events to build brand awareness.
• Maintain accurate sales records and update CRM with activity and pipelines.
• Strive to meet quarterly targets set with the Commercial Director.

Skills

Sales

Business development

Client relations

Communication

LinkedIn

CRM tools

Tools

CRM software

LinkedIn

Job description

Primeworq is an executive recruitment agency based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, focused on multi-faceted industries with technology at the core of our approach. As a startup, we aim to build a dynamic, driven team that is passionate about shaping the future of recruitment and talent acquisition. Join us as we pioneer innovative approaches in the recruitment industry.

Why join Primeworq

Comes with base salary + uncapped commission.

Performance commission on top of base, paid quarterly against clear, agreed KPIs. Full structure shared at interview.

Direct access to the founders. Decisions on terms, pricing, and strategy happen in days, not committees.

A clear path to Business Development Manager as you build the client book.

Multi-industry exposure across every desk we run, meaning your existing network converts to pipeline here rather than sitting unused.

A growing boutique where your wins are visible.

Key Responsibilities

Generate New Business Leads: Identify and pursue new business opportunities through cold-calling, social selling, referrals, and attending industry events.

Client Engagement: Speak with potential clients to understand their hiring needs and introduce Primeworq's recruitment solutions.

Account Support: Help maintain relationships with existing clients, ensuring excellent service delivery and repeat business opportunities.

Sales Presentations & Proposals: Prepare proposals and deliver presentations to HR leaders and decision-makers, with guidance and coaching provided.

Collaborate with Internal Teams: Work closely with recruitment consultants to ensure client expectations are clearly communicated and met.

Market Representation: Represent Primeworq at events, forums, and meetings to build brand awareness.

Sales Reporting & CRM: Keep records of sales activities, client interactions, and pipeline status up to date.

Goal Achievement: Meet quarterly goals set and reviewed together with the Commercial Director.

Requirements

Minimum 1 year of experience in sales, business development, recruitment, or a client-facing role. Fresh graduates with a strong sales or client-facing internship are encouraged to apply.

Hungry to succeed: target-driven, resilient to rejection, and proactive in chasing opportunities.

Confident, polished communicator in English and at least one additional language.

Professional presence and presentation in client-facing settings.

Coachable: open to feedback and quick to apply it.

Comfortable with LinkedIn and willing to learn CRM and other business development tools.

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Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years of business development experience do you have?
• Do you have experience in a cold calls sales environment?
• Do you have experience in a sales role?
• How many years of recruitment experience do you have?
• Which of the following languages are you fluent in?

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