Business Development & Partnerships Associate

Thefulleracademy; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 39,060 - 61,380; Full time

Job summary

A growing sustainability-focused firm in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Business Development & Partnerships Associate to drive growth strategy and build relationships with partners. This role involves engaging clients, supporting outreach for programs, and preparing partnership proposals. Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and 1-3 years of experience in business development or partnerships. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential. Fresh graduates with strong networking skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in business development or partnerships.
• Fresh graduates with strong networking skills can apply.
• Confidence in presenting to external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage potential partners and clients.
• Support outreach for training programs and consulting projects.
• Assist in preparing partnership proposals and pitch decks.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Strong organizational skills

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or Communications

Job description

Fuller Impact partners with forward-thinking leaders to unlock growth, lead transformation, and build resilient businesses through sustainability and ESG. We help organizations integrate environmental and social considerations into strategy, operations, and communications — not just to comply with regulations, but to create competitive advantage and long-term impact. Our work spans consulting, training, and digital solutions, enabling businesses to embed sustainability in ways that are practical, measurable, and scalable. We operate in a uniquely collaborative way across industries and teams, bringing bold ideas and tight execution together to help our clients thrive.

Role Overview

As a Business Development & Partnerships Associate at Fuller Impact, you will help shape our growth strategy by forging strong relationships with external partners. You’ll identify new business opportunities, support corporate engagement, and collaborate with internal teams to design impactful partnership programs. This is a perfect role for those who are entrepreneurial, proactive, and motivated to expand sustainability’s reach in the business ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and engage potential partners, clients, and collaborators (corporates, agencies, universities, NGOs).
• Support outreach for training programs, consulting projects, and co-hosted events.
• Build and maintain relationships with external stakeholders to drive business opportunities.
• Work with the marketing and sales teams to align on partnership campaigns.
• Assist in preparing partnership proposals, MoUs, and pitch decks.
• Track and manage pipeline opportunities in the CRM system.
• Represent Fuller Impact at events, forums, and networking sessions.
• Provide feedback on market needs and partnership trends to inform strategy.

Requirements:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related fields.
• 1–3 years of experience in business development, partnerships, or sales (fresh graduates with strong networking skills may apply).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence in presenting to external stakeholders and clients.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple opportunities.
• Interest in sustainability, corporate learning, or ESG consulting.

Nice-to-Haves:

• Experience building partnerships in B2B or training/education industries.
• Familiarity with proposal development and sales decks.
• Regional exposure in ASEAN markets.