Business Development Executive (Vestech)

Solarvest; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Job summary

Solarvest is seeking an energetic Sales Manager to lead strategic sales across Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak and other BU-defined regions. You will identify new business opportunities in commercial, industrial, and residential solar sectors, build a strong pipeline, conduct site assessments, and present tailored PV proposals.

You will also drive partnerships with channel partners, installers, and EPC contractors, manage tenders, and coordinate with technical teams for BOQs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Proficiency with MS Office, MS Project, CRM and ERP systems.
• Ability to manage multiple leads and priorities without compromising quality.
• Process-oriented with focus on efficiency and improvements.
• Strong written and verbal communication for updates with clients and teams.
• Self-motivated, initiative-driven and able to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• Willingness to work on weekends/public holidays if required.
• Must possess a valid driving license and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to meet revenue targets across Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak, and other regions.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in residential, commercial, and industrial solar sectors.
• Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline from lead generation to contract closure.
• Conduct site assessments and present tailored solar PV proposals.
• Manage CRM Salesforce to log, track, and update lead statuses.
• Negotiate and secure partnership deals with channel partners, installers, and EPC contractors.
• Lead tender preparation for public and private sector projects and prepare BOQs with the technical team.
• Ensure timely submission of tender documents and pursue follow-ups to maximize success rates.
• Develop onboarding processes for partners and monitor their performance.
• Represent the company at industry events and drive brand visibility.

Skills

Strong communication

Multi-tasking

Process improvement

Lead management

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree / Post Graduate Diploma / Professional degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

CRM (Salesforce)

ERP System

Job description

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a strategic sales plan to achieve revenue targets within key regions, including Peninsular Malaysia, Sarawak and other areas as defined by Business Unit (BU) coverage and direction.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the commercial, industrial, and residential solar sectors.
• Build and maintain a robust sales pipeline, managing the entire cycle from lead generation to contract closure.
• Conduct site assessments and present tailored solar PV proposals to potential clients.
• Advanced in managing CRM Salesforce to log, track and update all lead activities and statuses.
• Identify, negotiate and secure partnership deals with key channel partners, installers, and EPC contractors.
• Develop and implement standard operating procedures for the partner onboarding and management process.
• Take ownership of partner preparation, training, performance monitoring and coaching to ensure they are equipped to represent our products and services effectively.
• Provide ongoing support to partnership teams to drive joint sales initiatives and achieve mutual growth targets.
• Lead the end-to-end tender preparation process for public and private sector projects.
• Prepare accurate costing and detailed bill of quantities (BOQ) in collaboration with the technical team.
• Manage the internal approval process for all tender submissions, ensuring compliance with company guidelines.
• Lead negotiating efforts with clients and suppliers to secure profitable contracts.
• Oversee the timely and professional submission of all tender documents and conduct diligent follow-up to maximize success rates.
• Cultivate strong, long-term relationships with clients, consultants, contractors and government bodies.
• Represent the company at industry events, networking sessions and trade shows to enhance brand visibility.

Requirements

• Possess a Bachelor's Degree / Post Graduate Diploma / Professional Degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, CRM and ERP System.
• Ability to manage multiple leads and priorities simultaneously without compromising quality.
• Process-oriented and improving processes to maximize efficiency.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for clear internal updates and professional customer interaction.
• Exceptional communication skills with a proven ability to maintain prompt and professional responsiveness to clients, partners and internal teams.
• A driven individual who takes initiative and thrives in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• Comfortable to work on weekends and public holidays if required.
• Possess valid car driving license and able to travel.