Business Development Manager (Semiconductor Materials & Chemicals)

The Human Capital; Penang; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment and distribution group in Penang is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive market expansion in the semiconductor and electronics sectors. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales background, proven experience in relevant materials, and a readiness to lead new initiatives. Successful applicants will enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth directly linked to company expansion objectives. If you are motivated to build from the ground up, apply now.

Benefits

Competitive salary prospects

Comprehensive health insurance

Performance-based commissions

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven track record in selling chemical materials or industrial solutions.
• Strong expertise in sales management and relationship building.
• Senior Executive to Assistant Manager level with commercial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Define target segments and prioritize products for market expansion.
• Hunt for and develop new accounts in semiconductor processes.
• Drive sales for high-performance materials including specialty gases.
• Foster long-term relationships with key stakeholders.
• Conduct market mapping and provide intelligence reports.

Skills

Sales management

Relationship building

Product technical knowledge

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Degree in relevant field or equivalent experience

Job description

Business Development Manager (Semiconductor Materials & Chemicals)

The Strategic Business Development Opportunity (Penang)

Are you a high-energy strategic business development professional with a deep understanding of the semiconductor and electronics supply chain? If so, this may be the kind of commercial opportunity you will be interested in. Our client is a leading, award-winning regional investment and distribution group specializing in advanced materials and industrial solutions.

As part of a strategic growth initiative, we are seeking a Business Development Manager to spearhead the client’s expansion across Malaysia and eventually the broader SEA market. This is a pioneering role where you will be the primary driver of a new department, with the opportunity to build and lead your own team as you scale the business. The role has strong career advancement opportunities and the possibility to grow quickly in line with the client’s expansion objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Market Expansion: Define target segments and prioritize products for the Semiconductor, Electronics, and Building Construction markets.
• New Account Acquisition: Hunt for and develop new accounts from the ground up, focusing on backend semiconductor processes, EMS, and front-end wafer fabs.
• Product Portfolio Management: Drive sales for a diverse range of high-performance materials including specialty gases, silicones, epoxies, and semiconductor packaging consumables.
• Relationship Management: Foster long-term, trusting relationships with key stakeholders, including major industry players in the semiconductor ecosystem.
• Market Intelligence: Conduct market mapping and provide intelligence reports to the leadership team.

Who We Are Looking For

• Experience: Proven track record in selling chemical materials, specialty gases, or industrial solutions to the semiconductor or electronics manufacturing sectors.
• Core Competencies: Strong expertise in sales management, product technical knowledge, stakeholder collaboration, and relationship building. Some past experience and exposure to the mentioned segments or product groups will be strongly considered.
• Education/Seniority: Roughly Senior Executive to Assistant Manager level with a commercial mindset.
• Language & Nationality: Preference for Malaysian nationals with strong communication skills.
• Travel: Willingness to travel across Malaysia and possibly the region as well when required to explore new markets.

Why Join?

Our client prides themselves on being "good stewards" of their business and were recently recognized as a Best Employer for commitment to staff welfare and integrity. The group of businesses they operate and the current stage of their expansion will act as a fantastic springboard for the right candidate.

• Competitive Package: Good salary prospects, Allowances, and varied performance-based commissions.
• Comprehensive Benefits: EPF employer contribution, health insurance (personal), and additional group insurance/dental/optical benefits upon confirmation.
• Career Growth: High visibility reporting directly to the CEO, BD Director, or BU Leader, with clear pathways to build your own business unit.

How to Apply

If you are a results-driven professional ready to build a vertical from zero, we would like to hear from you. Please click apply here.