Business Development Executive (Mandarin Speaker)

PolicyStreet; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Life Insurance extended to/

Flexi Benefits for transport, dental,

Dedicated learning opportunities & dev

Young & energetic team with focus on)

Job summary

PolicyStreet is seeking a proactive Sales Development professional in Kuala Lumpur to identify and reach out to potential SME and corporate clients for insurance solutions. You will build a robust pipeline through outbound calls, emails, LinkedIn, events, and referrals, while qualifying leads for senior sales teammates to close.

The role requires strong English communication, with Malay or Mandarin/Cantonese as a bonus, and a disciplined approach to following up on leads.

Qualifications

• 0-3 years of experience in sales, business development, or a client-facing role.
• Comfortable with cold outreach via calls, emails, and DMs.
• Strong communication in English; Malay and Mandarin/Cantonese are a plus.
• Organised and disciplined about following up on leads.

Responsibilities

• Identify and reach out to prospective clients (SMEs, corporates, and partners).
• Build and maintain a pipeline of leads through outbound outreach and referrals.
• Qualify leads and arrange meetings for senior sales members.
• Support proposal, quotation, and pitch material preparation.
• Maintain accurate CRM records of leads and activity.
• Represent PolicyStreet at events, roadshows, and partner meetings.

Skills

Cold outreach

English communication

Organised

Insurance curiosity

Job description

• Identify and reach out to prospective clients (SMEs, corporates, and partners) who could benefit from our insurance solutions
• Build and manage a pipeline of leads through outbound calls, emails, LinkedIn, events, and referrals
• Qualify leads and set up meetings for senior sales team members to close
• Support the preparation of proposals, quotations, and pitch materials
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of leads and activity in our CRM
• Represent PolicyStreet at industry events, roadshows, and partner meetings when needed
• Hit monthly and quarterly targets for outreach activity and qualified meetings booked

Requirements

• 0-3 years of experience in sales, business development, or a client-facing role (fresh graduates with the right drive are welcome to apply)
• Comfortable with cold outreach, ie: calls, emails, and DMs don't intimidate you
• Strong communication skills in English; Bahasa Malaysia is a plus, and Mandarin/Cantonese is a bonus for reaching a wider client base
• Organised and disciplined about following up, you don't let leads go cold
• Curious about insurance and financial services, or willing to get there fast
• Resilient; you're fine with hearing "no" and moving on to the next conversation

Benefits

PERKS YOU'LL GET TO ENJOY WHILE WORKING HERE!

• Medical & Life Insurance extended to spouse & children.
• Flexi Benefits available for transport, dental, optical, traditional medicine etc.
• Dedicated learning opportunities & development plans to grow your career
• Young & energetic team with focus on Innovation & Collaborate, elevating a fun working culture.

At PolicyStreet, we uphold the principles of equal opportunity and embrace diversity. We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on race, religion, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Find out more about us via our website at www.policystreet.com.