Business Development Executive

Persatuan Mempertingkatkan Perdagangan Dan Ekonomi Malaysia-China - 马来西亚中国贸易促进中心; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Persatuan Mempertingkatkan Perdagangan Dan Ekonomi Malaysia-China - 马来西亚中国贸易促进中心 seeks a Business Development & External Relations Executive to drive Malaysia-China trade initiatives, corporate partnerships, sponsorships, and stakeholder engagement.

You will identify opportunities, develop proposals, support negotiations and convert leads into tangible partnerships, while maintaining relations with government bodies, chambers of commerce, and industry partners.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, International Business, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Economics, International Relations, or related fields.
• At least 2–3 years of relevant experience in business development, corporate partnerships, sponsorship, external affairs, trade promotion, public relations, media sales, advertising, or related fields.
• Proven ability to develop new clients, partnerships, and business opportunities and convert leads into tangible outcomes.
• Good understanding of the Malaysian business environment; experience with government agencies, chambers of commerce, trade associations, corporations or Malaysia-China-related organisations is a plus.
• Existing corporate, business association, or institutional networks in Malaysia or China will be an added advantage.
• Strong communication, negotiation, networking, presentation, and relationship management skills.
• Able to independently prepare professional business proposals, sponsorship proposals, and presentations.
• Good oral and written proficiency in English and Chinese; Bahasa Malaysia is an added advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, commercially minded, and results-oriented, with the confidence to engage corporate executives and institutional decision-makers.
• Able to work independently and travel or work flexible hours when required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop business and partnership opportunities supporting Malaysia-China trade, investment and economic cooperation.
• Proactively approach potential corporate clients, strategic partners and sponsors, and build long-term professional relationships.
• Develop and maintain relationships with government agencies, embassies and consulates, chambers of commerce, trade associations, enterprises, universities, professional institutions and media.
• Develop corporate partnerships and sponsorship opportunities, including partnership models, sponsorship packages and value propositions.
• Maintain an active business pipeline from initial contact and meetings through proposal development, negotiation and partnership confirmation.
• Connect Malaysian and Chinese enterprises with relevant government, industry, institutional and commercial resources.
• Develop corporate partnerships and sponsorships for forums, business delegations, cultural exchange and trade promotion programmes.
• Prepare business and sponsorship proposals, presentations, briefing notes, official correspondence and cooperation documents.
• Participate in business discussions and follow-up relating to MoUs, strategic partnerships, sponsorships and commercial cooperation.
• Conduct market, industry, company and policy research to identify potential clients, partners and new business opportunities.
• Maintain stakeholder and corporate databases, business leads and partnership records, and regularly report business development progress.
• Represent the Association at business meetings, forums, official functions and networking activities when required.
• Perform other business development and external relations duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Business development

External relations

Partnerships

Sponsorships

Proposal writing

Negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor's/Diploma in Business

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

The Business Development & External Relations Executive will support the Association's business development and external relations functions, focusing on Malaysia-China business cooperation, corporate partnerships, sponsorships, trade promotion and stakeholder engagement.

The role requires a proactive and commercially minded individual who can identify opportunities, develop corporate and institutional relationships, prepare proposals, support negotiations and convert business leads into tangible partnerships and outcomes.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and develop business and partnership opportunities supporting Malaysia-China trade, investment and economic cooperation.
• Proactively approach potential corporate clients, strategic partners and sponsors, and build long-term professional relationships.
• Develop and maintain relationships with government agencies, embassies and consulates, chambers of commerce, trade associations, enterprises, universities, professional institutions and media.
• Develop corporate partnerships and sponsorship opportunities, including partnership models, sponsorship packages and value propositions.
• Maintain an active business pipeline from initial contact and meetings through proposal development, negotiation and partnership confirmation.
• Connect Malaysian and Chinese enterprises with relevant government, industry, institutional and commercial resources.
• Develop corporate partnerships and sponsorships for forums, business delegations, cultural exchange and trade promotion programmes.
• Prepare business and sponsorship proposals, presentations, briefing notes, official correspondence and cooperation documents.
• Participate in business discussions and follow-up relating to MoUs, strategic partnerships, sponsorships and commercial cooperation.
• Conduct market, industry, company and policy research to identify potential clients, partners and new business opportunities.
• Maintain stakeholder and corporate databases, business leads and partnership records, and regularly report business development progress.
• Represent the Association at business meetings, forums, official functions and networking activities when required.
• Perform other business development and external relations duties as assigned by management.

About you

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, International Business, Marketing, Public Relations, Communications, Economics, International Relations, or related fields.
• At least 2–3 years of relevant experience in business development, corporate partnerships, sponsorship, external affairs, trade promotion, public relations, media sales, advertising, or related fields.
• Proven ability to develop new clients, partnerships, and business opportunities and convert leads into tangible outcomes.
• Good understanding of the Malaysian business environment. Experience with government agencies, chambers of commerce, trade associations, corporations, or Malaysia-China-related organisations will be an advantage.
• Existing corporate, business association, or institutional networks in Malaysia or China will be an added advantage.
• Strong communication, negotiation, networking, presentation, and relationship management skills.
• Able to independently prepare professional business proposals, sponsorship proposals, and presentations.
• Good oral and written proficiency in English and Chinese. Bahasa Malaysia will be an added advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Self-motivated, resourceful, commercially minded, and results-oriented, with the confidence to engage corporate executives and institutional decision-makers.
• Able to work independently and willing to travel or work flexible hours when required.

Preferred Profile

• This is a business development and external relations position, rather than an administrative or event execution role.
• Candidates with experience or networks in corporate business development, sponsorship, brand partnerships, advertising, media, trade promotion, government relations, chambers of commerce, or Malaysia-China business cooperation will be particularly advantageous.

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