Commercial Director (Marketing Services) - Sales, Strategy, Business Development

MVC Resources; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading marketing agency in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Commercial Director to shape its commercial direction and foster strategic partnerships. The candidate will lead new business initiatives while strengthening client relationships. With 7+ years in business development and integrated marketing services, the ideal applicant will bring strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and a proactive approach in a fast-paced environment. Join a collaborative team focused on innovation and impactful business solutions.

Benefits

Competitive rewards

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative culture

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in business development or strategic partnerships.
• Strong record of winning new business.
• Deep understanding of integrated marketing services.

Responsibilities

• Shape the agency’s commercial direction.
• Lead new business wins across various solutions.
• Strengthen relationships with senior client stakeholders.
• Translate market trends into plans supporting revenue goals.

Skills

Business development

Client leadership

Strategic partnerships

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Fluent in Bahasa Malaysia

Fluent in English

Negotiation skills

Job description

Commercial Director (Marketing Services) - Sales, Strategy, Business Development

Join a fast-growing marketing group that blends creativity, media, social, and emerging technology into one integrated ecosystem. The team works with ambitious brands, drives modern marketing transformation, and pairs strong strategic thinking with data-driven storytelling. You’ll be joining a collaborative, future-focused environment where innovation, new ideas, and commercial impact actually matter.

About the Company

Join a fast-growing marketing group that blends creativity, media, social, and emerging technology into one integrated ecosystem. The team works with ambitious brands, drives modern marketing transformation, and pairs strong strategic thinking with data-driven storytelling. You’ll be joining a collaborative, future-focused environment where innovation, new ideas, and commercial impact actually matter.

What You’ll Do

As the senior leader driving growth, you will shape the agency’s commercial direction and build long-term strategic partnerships.

You will:

• Lead new business wins across creative, social, media, and tech-enabled solutions.
• Build, qualify, and convert a strong pipeline of opportunities.
• Guide pitch teams and craft compelling proposals that showcase integrated capabilities.
• Strengthen and expand relationships with senior client stakeholders.
• Spot opportunities within existing accounts to grow revenue and widen service offerings.
• Work closely with internal teams to deliver cohesive, insight-led marketing strategies.
• Translate market trends into actionable plans that support long-term revenue goals.
• Provide senior management with clear reporting on pipeline health, performance, and developments.
• Advocate for and integrate AI-driven marketing and visual analytics in client solutions.
• Coach junior team members and foster a collaborative, high-performance culture.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience in business development, client leadership, or strategic partnerships within creative, media, marketing, or digital agencies.
• Strong record of winning new business and leading pitch processes.
• Deep understanding of integrated marketing services; exposure to AI or tech solutions is a plus.
• Ability to engage and influence senior decision-makers.
• Strong commercial judgment and financial understanding.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex projects.
• Fluent in Bahasa Malaysia and English; Mandarin is an added advantage.
• Organised, proactive, and comfortable driving multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving mindset.

Benefits

• Be part of a modern, ambitious team where your ideas influence real business outcomes.
• Work across diverse industries and drive strategic transformation for notable brands.
• Access an environment that champions innovation, including AI-driven marketing solutions.
• Collaborate with creative, media, social, and technology specialists under one roof.
• Grow your leadership career with a group that values autonomy, trust, and high performance.
• Enjoy competitive rewards, professional development opportunities, and a culture built on collaboration and forward thinking.

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