Business Development Specialist

GTI Media Malaysia; Seri Kembangan; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Malaysia is seeking a Sales Executive to promote and sell event and advertising solutions targeted at the young adult demographic. Your role will include securing new clients, managing relationships, and executing strategies to meet sales targets. The ideal candidate has 2-5 years of relevant experience, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to work independently. This position involves some travel and a passion for lifestyle, culture, and sports events is preferred.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of experience in sales, business development or marketing-related position.
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated and detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Sell youth-focused event and advertising solutions.
• Secure new clients and partners.
• Establish and maintain strong business relationships.

Skills

Sales experience

Business development

Marketing knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Brand communication

Job description

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for selling youth-focused event and advertising solutions across a range of lifestyle, culture, and sports related segments. You will be required to secure new clients and partners.

You will be required to:

• Promote and sell bespoke marketing and event branding solutions to clients, targeting the young adult demographic
• Secure event sponsorships and sell event space for specialized lifestyle, culture, and sports events
• Plan, strategize, and execute plans to meet sales targets
• Establish and maintain strong business relationships with clients and business partners
• Make sales calls and presentations to introduce our range of products and services
• Create proposals and solutions that meet client requirements
• Identify and develop new potential products and business opportunities

Requirements

• Minimum 2-5 years' experience in sales, business development or marketing-related position.
• Professional demeanour and self-presentation is a must
• Prior advertising/event/media sales experience is a plus
• Knowledge of branding best practices is a plus.
• Excellent English oral and written communication skills, with the ability to write excellent and accurate proposals
• Excellent communication skills in other languages are a plus.
• Able to demonstrate effective brand communication skills
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, able to work in teams, and strategic-minded
• Willing to travel.