Business Development & Marketing Executive

Climate Quest Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunities to work in carbon market

Exposure to carbon trading and decarbn

Professional development and training

Performance-based incentives

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Climate Quest Sdn Bhd is seeking a commercially driven Business Development & Marketing Executive to join our growing sustainability team in Malaysia. You will identify new business opportunities, build client relationships, and lead marketing activities for carbon markets and consultancy services.

You will promote our carbon credit portfolio, engage with corporate clients, and coordinate training and engagement programmes.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Finance or a related discipline.
• Preferably 1–2 years of experience in business development, B2B sales, corporate marketing or client relationship management.
• Fresh graduates with strong communication skills, initiative and a genuine interest in sales are encouraged to apply.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Self-motivated, proactive, organised and results-oriented.
• Willing to travel for client meetings, networking events and business development activities when required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities with corporate clients, manufacturers, SMEs and other organisations.
• Generate leads through market research, cold calling, email outreach, networking, referrals and industry events.
• Arrange client meetings, conduct initial discussions and understand client sustainability requirements.
• Prepare proposals, quotations and presentations, and follow up with prospective clients to secure business.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients.
• Manage the sales pipeline, track opportunities and provide regular updates on business development activities.
• Identify and engage potential buyers of verified carbon credits in Malaysia and international markets.
• Promote and market Climate Quest's carbon credit portfolio to corporate buyers, traders and organisations seeking carbon offset solutions.

Skills

Communication

Sales mindset

Presentation skills

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s/Diploma in Business/Marketing/Sustainability

Tools

Microsoft Office

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Business Development & Marketing Executive

Business Development & Marketing Executive

Carbon Markets & Sustainability

Company: Climate Quest Sdn Bhd
Location: Malaysia
Employment Type: Full-Time
Industry: Sustainability Consulting | Carbon Markets | Environmental Services

About Climate Quest

Climate Quest is a one-stop sustainability consultancy firm and carbon project developer serving Southeast Asia. We help businesses turn climate ambition into action through carbon markets, carbon footprint assessments, decarbonisation solutions and sustainability reporting.

As we continue to expand our carbon credit portfolio and sustainability services, we are looking for a motivated and commercially driven Business Development & Marketing Executive to join our growing team.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Development & Sales

Identify and develop new business opportunities with corporate clients, manufacturers, SMEs and other organisations.

Generate leads through market research, cold calling, email outreach, networking, referrals and industry events.

Arrange client meetings, conduct initial discussions and understand client sustainability requirements.

Prepare proposals, quotations and presentations, and follow up with prospective clients to secure business.

Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential clients.

Manage the sales pipeline, track opportunities and provide regular updates on business development activities.

2. Carbon Credit Trading & Sales

Identify and engage potential buyers of verified carbon credits in Malaysia and international markets.

Promote and market Climate Quest's carbon credit portfolio to corporate buyers, traders and organisations seeking carbon offset solutions.

Understand buyers' requirements, including credit volumes, project types, vintages, pricing and purchasing timelines.

Coordinate carbon credit enquiries, quotations, negotiations and transactions with the management team.

Develop relationships with carbon market participants, trading partners and corporate sustainability teams.

Monitor carbon market developments, buyer demand and emerging commercial opportunities.

3. Sustainability Consultancy Services

Promote and secure new clients for Climate Quest's consultancy services, including:

Organisational Carbon Footprint (OCF): Corporate GHG inventories, Scope 1, Scope 2 and Scope 3 emissions assessments.

Product Carbon Footprint (PCF): Product-level carbon emissions assessments and ISO 14067-related services.

Decarbonisation Services: Emission hotspot identification, carbon reduction strategies and target setting.

Sustainability Reporting: ESG and sustainability reporting support.

Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs): Sales and related corporate renewable energy solutions.

Work closely with the technical team to understand client requirements and develop suitable service proposals.

4. HRD Corp Training & Corporate Engagement

Promote Climate Quest's HRD Corp claimable training programmes to companies and organisations.

Identify and engage HR, Learning & Development, ESG and sustainability departments.

Coordinate training enquiries, corporate training proposals and programme registrations.

Develop opportunities for customised in-house training, workshops and corporate sustainability awareness programmes.

5. Marketing & Brand Development

Support digital marketing activities, including LinkedIn, company website content, email campaigns and promotional materials.

Develop marketing content to promote Climate Quest's services, carbon credit portfolio, training programmes and project achievements.

Identify relevant exhibitions, sustainability forums, networking sessions and industry events.

Support the company's participation in conferences, exhibitions and business networking activities.

Work with management to implement targeted marketing campaigns and lead-generation initiatives.

Requirements

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Finance or a related discipline.

Preferably 1-2 years of experience in business development, B2B sales, corporate marketing or client relationship management.

Fresh graduates with strong communication skills, initiative and a genuine interest in sales are encouraged to apply.

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Confident in engaging corporate clients, conducting presentations and following up on sales opportunities.

Self-motivated, proactive, organised and results-oriented.

Comfortable with client outreach, business networking and meeting sales targets.

Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.

Willing to travel for client meetings, networking events and business development activities when required.

Added Advantages

Prior experience in sustainability, ESG, carbon markets, renewable energy or environmental consulting.

Experience selling professional services, consultancy packages or corporate training programmes.

Familiarity with carbon credits, GHG Protocol, ISO 14064, ISO 14067 or HRD Corp programmes.

Existing corporate networks or experience dealing with sustainability, procurement or HR departments.

Prior carbon market experience is not mandatory. Training and guidance will be provided.

What We Offer

• Opportunities to work in the growing carbon market and sustainability industry.
• Exposure to real carbon credit projects, carbon trading and corporate decarbonisation solutions.
• Professional development and hands-on training.
• Opportunities to engage with corporate clients and industry stakeholders.
• Competitive remuneration with performance-based incentives.
• Career growth opportunities as the company expands its regional presence.