Business Development Manager

Michael Page; Kuala Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a Business Development Manager reporting to senior leadership to drive revenue growth, build a high-performing team, and ensure sustainable profitability in Malaysia.

You will develop and execute growth strategies, identify new opportunities, establish key relationships, recruit and mentor a skilled team, and own performance metrics and operational processes to scale the business from development to long-term success.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, sales leadership, or general management.
• Demonstrated success in building and growing teams and businesses.
• Strong track record in revenue generation, client acquisition, and market expansion.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong commercial acumen with profitability focus.
• Excellent negotiation, relationship management, and stakeholder engagement.
• Hands-on leadership balancing strategic planning and execution.
• Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Desire to build a long-term career and contribute to the company’s expansion.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies to drive revenue growth and market expansion.
• Identify new business opportunities and build a pipeline of potential clients and partners.
• Establish, negotiate, and maintain long-term relationships with key customers and stakeholders.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and manage a high-performing business development team.
• Set goals, performance metrics, and operational processes to support business objectives.
• Take ownership of revenue generation, cost management, and overall business profitability.
• Drive operational improvements and implement initiatives to enhance business efficiency and performance.
• Make independent commercial decisions and resolve business challenges proactively.
• Work closely with stakeholders to develop scalable business models and long-term growth plans.
• Lead the business from its development stage through to sustainable commercial success.

Skills

Business development

Sales leadership

General management

Team building

Revenue generation

Client acquisition

Market expansion

Entrepreneurial mindset

Commercial acumen

Negotiation

Relationship management

Stakeholder engagement

Leadership

Problem solving

Decision making

Prioritization

Career ambition

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Reporting directly to senior leadership, the Business Development Manager will be responsible for driving business growth, building and leading a successful team, and ensuring sustainable profitability.Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute business development strategies to drive revenue growth and market expansion.
• Identify new business opportunities and build a strong pipeline of potential clients and partners.
• Establish, negotiate, and maintain long-term relationships with key customers and stakeholders.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and manage a high-performing business development team.
• Set clear goals, performance metrics, and operational processes to support business objectives.
• Take ownership of revenue generation, cost management, and overall business profitability.
• Drive operational improvements and implement initiatives to enhance business efficiency and performance.
• Make independent commercial decisions and resolve business challenges proactively.
• Work closely with stakeholders to develop scalable business models and long-term growth plans.
• Lead the business from its development stage through to sustainable commercial success.

Reporting directly to senior leadership, the Business Development Manager will be responsible for driving business growth, building and leading a successful team, and ensuring sustainable profitability.Key responsibilities include:

• Develop and execute business development strategies to drive revenue growth and market expansion.
• Identify new business opportunities and build a strong pipeline of potential clients and partners.
• Establish, negotiate, and maintain long-term relationships with key customers and stakeholders.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and manage a high-performing business development team.
• Set clear goals, performance metrics, and operational processes to support business objectives.
• Take ownership of revenue generation, cost management, and overall business profitability.
• Drive operational improvements and implement initiatives to enhance business efficiency and performance.
• Make independent commercial decisions and resolve business challenges proactively.
• Work closely with stakeholders to develop scalable business models and long-term growth plans.
• Lead the business from its development stage through to sustainable commercial success.

Build and lead a business from the ground up with full autonomyDirect impact on growth, strategy, and profitability

The ideal candidate should possess:

• Proven experience in business development, sales leadership, or general management.
• Demonstrated success in building and growing teams and businesses.
• Strong track record in revenue generation, client acquisition, and market expansion.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong commercial acumen with a clear understanding of profitability, cost management, and business performance.
• Excellent negotiation, relationship management, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to balance strategic planning and operational execution.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
• Experience managing multiple priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Desire to build a long-term career and contribute to the company’s continued success.

Our client is a growing and ambitious organization seeking a commercially driven leader to spearhead business development and expansion efforts. The company offers a unique opportunity for an experienced professional to operate with a high degree of autonomy while playing a pivotal role in shaping the future direction and success of the business.

• Opportunity to build and lead a business with significant autonomy.
• Direct influence over business strategy, growth, and profitability.
• Entrepreneurial and high-impact working environment.
• Leadership opportunity with team-building responsibilities.
• Competitive remuneration package with performance-based incentives.
• Long-term career growth and partnership potential.
• Chance to make a meaningful contribution to the company’s expansion journey.