Business Development Executive

Sime Darby Property; Selangor; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Business Development Executive to enhance market visibility and drive business leads. This role involves engaging with key stakeholders in logistics and real estate, supporting marketing initiatives, and conducting insightful market research. You'll play a crucial part in executing the company's business development roadmap across its industrial developments. If you're a self-motivated individual with strong communication skills and a passion for business development, this is your chance to make a significant impact in a thriving sector.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in business development or logistics.
• Strong communication skills in Mandarin and English.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing leasing and business development strategies.
• Conduct market research to uncover new business opportunities.

Skills

Business Development

Stakeholder Engagement

Market Research

Communication Skills

Event Coordination

Education

Degree in Business Administration

Degree in Marketing

Degree in Real Estate

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Job description

Position Summary

The Business Development Executive will support the Head of Business Development & Leasing in executing leasing, marketing, and stakeholder engagement initiatives across SDPLOG’s industrial developments. The role primarily focuses on enhancing market visibility, generating business leads, and building relationships with key players in the logistics, real estate, and public sectors. It also supports the implementation of the company’s business development roadmap across its portfolio of ready-built and build-to-suit facilities.

Key Responsibilities

Market Engagement & Leasing Support

• Assist in the implementation of leasing and business development strategies for ongoing and upcoming projects.
• Support the preparation and upkeep of leasing status reports, demand pipelines, and market analysis.
• Coordinate engagement activities with key stakeholders, including tenants, real estate agents, 3PLs, MNCs, and relevant government and state agencies.
• Identify and explore collaborative opportunities with external stakeholders and industry partners.

Research & Reporting

• Conduct market research to uncover new business opportunities and emerging trends.
• Maintain databases on industrial land/building transactions, warehouse leasing activities, and competitor benchmarks.
• Track demand-supply trends across Klang Valley and other key logistics zones.
• Contribute to the preparation of internal reports and assist in drafting Board and Investment Committee submissions on leasing and marketing matters.

Marketing Support & Communications

• Support the rollout of integrated marketing campaigns to promote SDPLOG’s developments and brand.
• Assist in the development of marketing materials, digital content, press releases, and event logistics.
• Contribute to PR and engagement efforts including tenant appreciation events, agent briefings, and site visits.
• Ensure accurate documentation, record-keeping, and control of marketing and leasing materials.
• Undertake special assignments or projects as assigned by senior management.

Qualifications & Competencies

• Degree in Business Administration, Communications, Marketing, Real Estate, Valuation, Logistics Management, or a related field.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in business development, industrial real estate, logistics, or property sectors.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in both Mandarin and English.
• Experience in campaign management, event coordination, and brand marketing is an advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (SharePoint, PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Self-motivated, independent, and a strong team player.
• Must possess own transport and be willing to travel between KL Sentral, Klang, and project sites as required.