Business Development Executive (sales support) - Entry Level

marcus evans Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A global business intelligence firm in Kuala Lumpur seeks a driven Business Development Executive to support research and outreach efforts. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s degree and 1-2 years of experience in sales or marketing. Strong English communication skills are essential. This on-site role offers a competitive salary, commission package, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Attractive salary and commission package

Medical benefit package

Close proximity to MRT & LRT

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in marketing or sales.
• Background in a corporate sales environment is a plus.
• Excellent communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify decision-makers aligned with summit objectives.
• Create targeted prospect lists using CRM tools.
• Write outreach campaigns to generate inbound inquiries.
• Meet weekly and monthly KPIs.

Skills

Research skills

Writing skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing/Business Administration

Job description

Business Development Executive (sales support) - Entry Level

• On-site

Marcus Evans, founded in 1983, is a global business intelligence and event marketing company, with 49 offices in 20+ countries.

Working across all industry sectors, our Summits division is the global market leader in its field with more than 120 summits across the world. Our events take place at the most prestigious venues in Australia, Japan, Singapore, Switzerland, France, England, and the US.

We are looking for driven, enthusiastic, and passionate professionals to join our Summits division as Business Development Executives. The right candidates for this role have a real talent in both research and writing and are determined to be a key part of a successful and growing team. There will bea strong collaboration with our sales team as this is not an accounting role, it is an account and business development role.

A strong grasp of and ability to operate in an English - speaking environment is essential to be successful in the role.

This is an in-person role located in our Kuala Lumpur office.

Key Responsibilities

Identifying Decision-Makers: Research and identify individuals in senior positions (e.g., CEOs, CFOs, Directors) who align with the summit theme and objectives.

Building Contact Lists: Utilize CRM tools, databases, and online platforms (e.g., LinkedIn) to create targeted prospect lists.

Writing targeted outreach campaigns that will deliver high quality inbound inquiries.

Meeting weekly and monthly goals and KPIs.

Build and maintain the data quality of our contacts database.

Effective collaboration with leading Sales Professionals across EMEA and North America.

Qualifications

Recognised bachelor degree in any discipline, preferably Marketing/Business Administration.

1-2 years of experience in marketing or sales

Background in a corporate sales environment is considered an advantage.

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

Excellent communication skills in English is a must.

Computer Literate and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Comprehensive induction training, ongoing mentoring, and continuous on-the-job training & development.

Promotion up the ranks is achievable with consistently high performance.

Professional work environment.

Attractive basic salary and commission package.

Medical benefit package.

Central location with close proximity to MRT & LRT.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.