COUNTRY MANAGER MALAYSIA

GenePlanet; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dynamic working environment

HQ support from SE Asia region

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

GenePlanet, a biotech company, seeks a Country Manager in Malaysia to lead a sales team, build customer relationships, and expand sales channels across SE Asia. You will drive growth by identifying opportunities, coordinating with HQ, and delivering a robust market strategy.

The role requires leadership, strategic thinking, and strong communication in English, with biotech or related background as a plus. Based in Kuala Lumpur, you will oversee regional sales initiatives and team performance.

Qualifications

• Proven success in driving sales and leading teams in a business environment.
• Ability to develop and execute strategic sales plans.
• Experience with key stakeholders and distribution channels in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Identify and engage key stakeholders in the NIPT market.
• Build and manage a network of distribution channels and KOLs.
• Lead the sales team to close opportunities and grow revenue.
• Develop and implement a regional sales strategy for SE Asia.
• Foster long-term relationships with new and existing customers.

Skills

Sales leadership

Business development

Team leadership

Negotiation

English proficiency

Healthcare sector knowledge

Education

Biotechnology/ biology/ medicine degree

Job description

Are you a positive, creative and ambitious person? Do you have several years of experience in business management and your own business network? Are you a born leader who is great at organising, has great attention to detail and understands how to deliver results?

GenePlanet is an innovative, high-tech company based in Ljubljana, selling to over 30 countries. The main activity of the company is research and development of products from the field of biotechnology, where we specialize in genetic testing and analyses in the field of human genetics.

We are looking for an ambitious and energetic individual who is capable of excellent performance in the role of a Country Manager. You will not only seek new business opportunities by contacting and developing relationships with potential customers but also manage a team of experts and seek new sales channels and opportunities with out of the box thinking.

You will be the front of the company and will have the dedication to create and apply an effective sales strategy. The goal is to drive sustainable financial growth through boosting sales, forging strong relationships with clients and exploit new opportunities discovered on the market.

Tasks

Key tasks

• Determine key stakeholders on the NIPT market and prepare a long term business strategy
• Build a network of Key Opinion Leaders and distribution channels
• Be actively involved in the sales process and lead the team of sales representatives
• Promote the company's products/services addressing
• Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers
• Proactively seek new business opportunities in the market

Requirements

Your skills

• Sales driven and oriented person with a capability to deliver, excellent selling, communication, and negotiation skills
• Proven working experience as a business development manager, sales representative or a relevant role
• Experience and knowledge from a local healthcare sector, especially understanding of the private part
• Proven leadership skills, ability to work in a team, yet be able to act independently with key market stakeholders
• Proficiency in English is a must, any additional language is a plus

You would have an advantage with:

• Higher education degree (biotechnology, biology, medicine, biochemistry, or microbiology)
• Knowledge of the local NIPT market and products
• Experience in working in the field of gynaecology and
• Experience with local laboratories

Benefits

We offer

• A dynamic working environment
• Full support of creative teams from HQ
• Learning and development opportunities in the region of SE Asia
• Commission scheme based on team targets