Business Development Executive

Ambition; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition in Malaysia is seeking a Business Development Executive in Kuala Lumpur who thrives in a field-based sales role. You will own a defined territory, pursue new business, and build lasting client relationships.

You will visit customers, log activity in Salesforce, and collaborate with internal teams to grow accounts. A degree in Business/Marketing and at least 1 year in sales is required; travel within territory is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or related discipline.
• 1+ years of hands-on experience in sales, business development, or account management.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with ability to build relationships.
• Salesforce experience is a plus; proficient in Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales performance and hit targets across assigned territory.
• Identify, pursue, and convert new business opportunities through prospecting.
• Plan and manage customer visits; log activity in Salesforce.
• Cultivate relationships with key customers and decision-makers.
• Collaborate with internal teams to retain and grow existing accounts.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to uncover growth opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Proactive approach

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Sales

Tools

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Job description

Ready to Own Your Territory and Drive Real Sales Growth?

Our client is an established organisation within the healthcare sector, seeking a motivated and commercially focused Business Development Executive to join their team in Kuala Lumpur. If you thrive in a field-based role and enjoy winning new business while nurturing lasting client relationships, this could be your next great move.

Why Apply?

This is a genuine opportunity to take full ownership of a defined sales territory and make a real impact on business performance. You'll join a collaborative, supportive team with strong scope for career development and progression. If you're ready to grow within a reputable, established organisation that values initiative and results, this is your moment.

The Role

Here's what you'll be doing day to day:

• Drive sales performance and hit targets across your assigned territory
• Identify, pursue, and convert new business opportunities through proactive prospecting
• Plan and manage regular customer visits, logging all activity accurately in Salesforce
• Cultivate strong relationships with key customers and decision-makers
• Collaborate with internal teams to retain, develop, and grow existing accounts
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to uncover new growth opportunities

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will bring:

• A degree in Business, Marketing, Sales, or a related discipline
• A minimum of 1 year's hands-on experience in a sales, business development, or account management capacity
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with a talent for building strong relationships
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Salesforce experience is a welcome advantage
• A valid driving licence and the willingness to travel regularly within your territory
• A self-motivated, proactive approach with a clear focus on results