Business Development Manager - Fast Growing AI-driven fintech solutions provider

Michael Page; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 168,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a seasoned Business Development Manager for a rapidly growing tech-driven financial services client in Malaysia. You will identify and develop new SME opportunities, conduct prospecting, manage the full sales cycle from outreach to closing, and build relationships with business owners and key decision-makers.

You will lead a small sales team, drive growth strategies, maintain a healthy pipeline, travel across Malaysia, and collaborate with internal teams to onboard

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Strong sales or business development experience.
• Minimum 8 years of sales or business development experience with leadership exposure for Manager level.
• Experience engaging SMEs is highly preferred.
• Exposure to fintech, SaaS, digital solutions, or financial services sales is advantageous.
• Proven ability to generate leads, negotiate, and close deals.
• Mandarin-speaking (verbal communication proficiency).

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the SME segment.
• Conduct prospecting, networking, and lead generation activities.
• Manage the full sales cycle from outreach and presentations to negotiations and closing.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business owners, partners, and key decision-makers.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve business growth targets.
• Maintain a healthy pipeline and monitor sales performance metrics.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and operational processes.
• Attend industry events, exhibitions, and networking sessions to generate business opportunities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop sales team members while driving overall team performance.
• Travel across Malaysia to meet clients and expand market presence.

Skills

Sales leadership

Negotiation

Relationship building

Travel readiness

Mandarin proficiency

Education

Business-related degree (Diploma/Bachelor)

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is a rapidly growing technology-driven financial services company focused on transforming business financing through innovative digital solutions. They partner with leading industry players to help businesses access smarter and more efficient financial services.

Job Description

• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the SME segment.
• Conduct prospecting, networking, and lead generation activities.
• Manage the full sales cycle from outreach and presentations to negotiations and closing.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with business owners, partners, and key decision-makers.
• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve business growth targets.
• Maintain a healthy pipeline and monitor sales performance metrics.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and operational processes.
• Attend industry events, exhibitions, and networking sessions to generate business opportunities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop sales team members while driving overall team performance.
• Travel across Malaysia to meet clients and expand market presence.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Business Development Manager should have:

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
• Strong sales or business development experience.
• Minimum 8 years of sales or business development experience with leadership exposure for Manager level.
• Experience engaging SMEs is highly preferred.
• Exposure to fintech, SaaS, digital solutions, or financial services sales is advantageous.
• Proven ability to generate leads, negotiate, and close deals.
• Strong business development and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, resilient, and target-driven mindset.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and managing multiple priorities.
• Willingness to travel across Malaysia.
• Mandarin-speaking (verbal communication proficiency)

What's on Offer

• Base salary ranging from MYR 120,000 to MYR 168,000 per annum, complemented by an attractive commission scheme.
• Permanent job opportunity with room for professional growth and professional development.
• Comprehensive benefits package to be confirmed upon offer.