Business Outreach Assistant

OCEAN VANTAGE ENGINEERING SDN. BHD.; Sarawak; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean Vantage Engineering Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a proactive Business Outreach Assistant to support business development and customer engagement for gas services.

The successful candidate will identify new opportunities, engage prospective customers, support site assessments, and assist in securing new gas connections. You will promote services to residential, commercial, and industrial sectors, conduct site surveys, prepare quotations, and build strong relationships with customers and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in marketing, sales, business development, or customer engagement.
• Experience in utilities, energy, gas, engineering, or technical services is a plus.
• Good understanding of customer acquisition, sales processes, lead generation, and market research.

Responsibilities

• Promote and market the Company’s gas services to prospective and existing customers.
• Identify, develop, and follow up on new business opportunities across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.
• Conduct site surveys and preliminary feasibility assessments for potential gas connections.
• Prepare quotations and follow up on proposals to support new connections.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, stakeholders, contractors, and partners.
• Conduct market research and monitor trends to identify opportunities.
• Represent the Company at events, exhibitions, and stakeholder engagements.
• Maintain records of enquiries, leads, proposals, and activities.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship building

Market research

Education

Bachelor Degree in Business/Marketing/Communications

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

We are looking for a proactive and customer-oriented Business Outreach Assistant to support our business development and customer engagement activities for gas services. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, engaging prospective customers, supporting site assessments, and assisting in securing new gas connections.

Key Responsibilities

Promote and market the Company’s gas services to prospective and existing customers.

Identify, develop, and follow up on new business opportunities across residential, commercial, and industrial sectors.

Conduct site surveys and preliminary feasibility assessments for potential gas connections.

Prepare quotations and follow up on proposals to support the conversion of prospective customers into new connections.

Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, key stakeholders, contractors, and relevant business partners.

Conduct market research and monitor market trends to identify potential business opportunities.

Represent the Company professionally at events, exhibitions, customer meetings, and stakeholder engagements.

Maintain accurate records of customer enquiries, leads, proposals, and business development activities.

Ensure all marketing and customer engagement activities comply with Company policies, DGO 2016, and other applicable regulatory requirements.

Work closely with the Customer Service and Project teams to support customer engagement, connection activities, and business development initiatives.

Prepare regular reports and updates on business development activities, leads, opportunities, and market conditions.

Perform any other duties and responsibilities assigned by the Management from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications & Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.

Minimum 1–3 years of experience in marketing, sales, business development, or customer engagement.

Experience in utilities, energy, gas, engineering, or technical services will be an added advantage.

Good understanding of customer acquisition, sales processes, lead generation, and market research.

Strong communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.

Customer-oriented, proactive, and confident in engaging with different levels of stakeholders.

Good analytical and reporting skills, with the ability to identify and interpret market trends.

Knowledge of DGO 2016 and gas utility operations will be an advantage.

Willingness to travel for customer visits, site surveys, events, and business development activities.

Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Able to work independently as well as collaboratively with internal teams.

Ocean Vantage Engineering Sdn. Bhd. (“OVE”) is principal engaged in the offshore adn onshore project management, engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning in relation to oil and gas industry.

We are committed to continuously develop and retain a highly skilled, motivated and professional workforce which will generate the dynamics for extending the boundaries of our core competencies thereby propelling the Company’s business into strategic growth areas reach and a diversified long term sustainable earnings base.

In line with our expansion, we are now seeking qualified personnel to be part of our team.

Ocean Vantage Engineering Sdn. Bhd. (“OVE”) is principal engaged in the offshore adn onshore project management, engineering, procurement, construction and commissioning in relation to oil and gas industry.

We are committed to continuously develop and retain a highly skilled, motivated and professional workforce which will generate the dynamics for extending the boundaries of our core competencies thereby propelling the Company’s business into strategic growth areas reach and a diversified long term sustainable earnings base.

In line with our expansion, we are now seeking qualified personnel to be part of our team.