Business Development Support

People Systems Consultancy; Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant consultancy in Malaysia is seeking a proactive Business Development Support. In this dynamic role, you will assist in identifying leads, developing proposals, and maintaining communications with partners. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills and a motivation to play a vital role in enhancing our business impact and operations. This position offers opportunities for growth into higher responsibilities or even managerial roles.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in business development, partnerships, or administrative support.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Canva.
• Fluency in English; proficiency in other languages is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support the BD team in identifying new leads and conducting market research.
• Assist in developing proposals, decks, and reports for clients.
• Coordinate meetings and manage timelines for business development engagements.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Canva

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Job Overview:
We’re looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Business Development Support to strengthen our growing impact in Malaysia. If you’re someone who enjoys supporting strategic efforts, ensuring operational follow-through, and making things run smoothly behind the scenes - this role might be a great fit.

You’ll work closely with our BD Consultant and internal teams to generate leads, coordinate proposals, prepare pitch materials, manage CRM updates, and help ensure that our partnerships and pipeline activities are well-tracked and on course.

You'll be part of a small, dynamic team where your contribution is visible and valued. Over time, you’ll have opportunities to grow your responsibilities - and even transition into a consultant or managerial role as you prove your capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

Support the BD team in identifying new leads by conducting market research, tracking relevant opportunities, and preparing background briefs.

Assist in developing high-quality proposals, decks, and reports tailored to potential funders, clients, and partners.

Coordinate meetings, maintain follow-ups, and help manage timelines for partnership and business development engagements.

Maintain and update CRM and sales pipeline data to ensure accurate tracking and reporting of business activities.

Collaborate with internal teams - communications, tech, and project delivery, to gather inputs and prepare aligned materials for pitches, follow-ups, or onboarding new partners.

Provide administrative and documentation support for funding submissions, partner agreements, and internal reviews.

Track project revenues and payment timelines in collaboration with the finance team to ensure smooth invoicing and collections.

Contribute to improving internal BD processes and enhancing the overall partner experience.

Qualifications:

2-4 years of experience in business development, partnerships, or administrative support role.

Strong attention to detail and excellent coordination skills.

Strong analytical and research skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Proactive and self-motivated with a strong work ethic.

Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.

Creative thinking, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) and Canva.

Fluent in English; proficiency in other languages is advantageous.

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Which of the following types of qualifications do you have? How many years' experience do you have as a Business Development Role? Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with? Do you have experience in a sales role? Are you willing to undergo a pre-employment background check?

People Systems is a social enterprise commited towards nation-building and poverty eradication. Our business arms are:

1) Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

2) Corporate Training and Consultancy

We are based in Kuala Lumpur with representation in Kuching, Jakarta, Manila, Johannesburg in South Africa and France through the Reunion Islands.

Our main business activity is an Entrepreneurship Programme under our CSR arm where we train the community to escape from poverty and improve their livelihoods. In our corporate training and consultancy work, we customize to our client’s needs.

We are expanding rapidly and looking for the right people who are interested in making a difference in the nation and region.

For more information, kindly visit www.peoplesystemsconsultancy.com

People Systems is a social enterprise commited towards nation-building and poverty eradication. Our business arms are:

1) Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)

2) Corporate Training and Consultancy

We are based in Kuala Lumpur with representation in Kuching, Jakarta, Manila, Johannesburg in South Africa and France through the Reunion Islands.

Our main business activity is an Entrepreneurship Programme under our CSR arm where we train the community to escape from poverty and improve their livelihoods. In our corporate training and consultancy work, we customize to our client’s needs.

We are expanding rapidly and looking for the right people who are interested in making a difference in the nation and region.

For more information, kindly visit www.peoplesystemsconsultancy.com

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