Business Development Manager (Northern)

TIMESCONSULT; Kedah; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

TimesConsult in Malaysia seeks a Business Development Manager to drive growth in the Northern Region, focusing on Kedah, Perlis and nearby border areas. This field-based role requires frequent partner meetings and active expansion of the regional network.

You will develop partnerships with car dealers, workshops, travel agencies, and financial service providers, identify opportunities, and work toward regional sales KPIs through proactive relationship management.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in business-related field.
• 2–3+ years in BD, sales, channel development or partnerships.
• Experience in B2B industries (automotive, insurance, travel, financial services) is a plus.
• Strong network in Kedah, Perlis and/or Northern Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute BD strategies for the Northern Region.
• Identify and acquire new partners, agents and referral channels.
• Build and maintain relationships with dealers, workshops, travel agencies and other partners.
• Conduct regular visits and meetings with partners.
• Drive referrals and opportunities; monitor KPIs and reports.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Negotiation

Relationship building

Communication

Self-motivated

Target-driven

Travelling

Education

Diploma/ Degree in Business or Marketing

Job description

We are looking for a Business Development Manager to drive business growth and expand the company’s presence across the Northern Region.

The role will focus on developing new business opportunities, building strategic partnerships, and expanding the company’s network of agents, dealers, travel agencies, workshops and other relevant business partners, particularly across Kedah, Perlis and the Thailand-border areas.

This is a field-based business development role, requiring someone who is comfortable meeting potential partners, developing relationships and actively growing the regional market.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies for the Northern Region.
• Identify and acquire new business partners, agents and referral channels.
• Build and maintain relationships with car dealers, workshops, travel agencies, insurance-related businesses and other potential partners.
• Conduct regular visits and meetings with existing and potential business partners.
• Develop strong relationships with key partners to generate referrals and business opportunities.
• Identify new market opportunities and potential customer segments within the region.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and servicing of business partners.
• Monitor partner performance and explore ways to increase sales and customer referrals.
• Keep up to date with market trends, competitor activities and customer needs within the Northern Region.
• Achieve business development, sales and partnership KPIs.
• Provide regular updates and reports on business development activities and results.

Requirements

• Diploma/Degree in Business, Marketing, Sales or a related field.
• 2–3 years or more of experience in business development, sales, channel development, partnerships or related roles.
• Experience in automotive, insurance, travel, financial services or other B2B industries will be an advantage.
• Good network and understanding of the business environment in Kedah, Perlis and/or Northern Malaysia.
• Comfortable with frequent travelling and face-to-face meetings with business partners.
• Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated, target-driven and able to work independently.
• Strong ability to identify and develop new business opportunities.
• Possess a valid driving license and own transportation.