Business Development Manager (Asia Market)

Nordicrecruiters; Kuala Lumpur; Remote; MYR 287,000 - 412,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Business Development Manager focused on Asia Markets. The role involves driving international growth, identifying and managing strategic partners, and developing market strategies. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of relevant experience, along with fluent English and proficiency in either Thai or Korean. This position offers competitive compensation and significant autonomy in a multicultural environment.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Performance-based incentives

Significant regional visibility and autonomy

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in business development or partnerships, ideally in Asian markets.
• Proven track record of building and managing partner networks.
• Willingness to travel across the assigned region as required.

Responsibilities

• Map and engage potential partners across Asian countries.
• Develop and execute strategies for client acquisition and revenue growth.
• Represent the company at industry events and conferences.

Skills

Fluent English

Fluency in Thai or Korean

Interpersonal skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Finance or related field

Job description

Location: Remote within Malaysia, Thailand, Korea, Indonesia, Philippines

About the Role

We are looking for a Business Development Manager focused on Asia Markets to help drive international growth and build strong strategic partnerships across the region. In this role, you will identify, recruit, and manage strategic partners, affiliates, and business introducers in target Asian markets. Your mission will be to craft and implement growth strategies designed to expand market presence, bring in new clients, and maximize revenue. You will also represent the company at industry events and conferences, collaborate across teams (Marketing, Compliance, Operations), and provide leadership with actionable market insights.

What You Bring

• Native or fluent English (C1), plus fluency in either Thai or Korean (written and spoken)
• Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing, Finance or a related field
• At least 5 years of experience in business development, partnerships, or affiliate management ideally with prior exposure to Asian markets or digital/tech-driven sectors
• Proven track record of building and managing partner networks, negotiating commercial agreements, and driving growth in international or emerging markets
• Strong interpersonal, stakeholder management, and negotiation skills
• Willingness to travel across the assigned region as required
• Ability to work independently with autonomy, and to collaborate cross-functionally to deliver on business objectives

Whats On Offer

• Competitive base salary with performance-based incentives and commissions
• A senior, strategic role with significant autonomy and regional visibility opportunity to lead business development across key Asian markets
• Working within a creative, entrepreneurial, and results-driven culture
• Real opportunity to shape and influence the companys expansion in a high-growth region

What Youll Do

• Map and engage potential partners, affiliates, and business introducers across countries in Asia
• Develop and execute go-to-market strategies to drive client acquisition and revenue growth
• Build and nurture relationships with stakeholders and partners to establish long‑term collaboration
• Represent the company at relevant industry events, conferences, and business meetings throughout the region
• Monitor market trends, regulatory changes, competitive activity and report insights to leadership
• Work closely with internal teams (Marketing, Compliance, Operations) to ensure seamless execution of business plans and partner onboarding