Executive, Business Development (Mandarin Speaker)

SmartHire by SEEK; Shah Alam; On-site; MYR 33,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 16 days

Medical leave 14 days

Hospitalisation leave 60 days

AD&D Insurance

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Health screening

Optical benefits

Job summary

SmartHire by SEEK is seeking a Business Development Executive in Malaysia to promote services, support tenders, and conduct market research for strategic growth. The role reports to the Senior Manager of Business Development, Tender and HR and Admin, with a 2-year renewable contract and potential for permanent placement based on performance.

You will engage in client outreach, market analysis, and tender preparation while coordinating with regional offices and Shanghai headquarters, in a role

Qualifications

• Degree in Business Management or related field.
• 0–3 years of experience welcome; right attitude and willingness to grow.
• Proficient in Mandarin and English; strong communication skills.
• Proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

• Promote the company's services to prospective clients and partners.
• Conduct market research to identify growth opportunities.
• Support tender submissions and proposal preparation.
• Prepare reports for Head of Department and regional leadership.
• Handle ad-hoc tasks as directed by management.

Skills

Mandarin language

English language

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management

Job description

Our client is seeking a Business Development Executive to join their team!

This is an exciting opportunity to launch or grow your career in business development within a project-driven organisation that is actively expanding its operations and building out a new sub-department for long-term growth. Reporting to the Senior Manager of Business Development, Tender and HR and Admin, you will play a meaningful role in promoting the company's services, supporting tender submissions, and conducting market research that shapes the direction of the business. Offered as a 2-year renewable contract with the potential to convert to a permanent role based on performance, this position comes with a comprehensive benefits package and even the prospect of project incentives when deals are won. If you are organised, driven, and ready to make your mark in business development, this is a great place to start or continue your journey.

What you'll be doing?

• Promoting the company's brand and services: Support efforts to elevate the company's profile and promote its full range of services and engineering capabilities to prospective clients and partners in the market.
• Conducting market research and analysis: Carry out market analysis to identify emerging trends, potential business opportunities, and areas for strategic growth that align with the company's development plans.
• Supporting tender and proposal preparation: Assist in the preparation and submission of tenders and proposals, contributing to the company's ability to secure new projects and expand its portfolio.
• Preparing reports for key stakeholders: Support the preparation and submission of reports to the Head of Department, regional leadership, and the Shanghai headquarters, ensuring information is accurate, timely, and well-presented.
• Handling ad-hoc assignments: Assist with ad-hoc tasks and projects as directed by the Head of Department, regional office, or Shanghai headquarters, demonstrating flexibility and a willingness to contribute wherever needed.

Who are they looking for?

• Educational background: A Degree in Business Management or any related field provides a solid foundation for this role.
• Work experience: Candidates with no prior experience are welcomed to apply, as are those with up to 3 years of working experience — what matters most is the right attitude, drive, and willingness to grow.
• Language proficiency: Excellent communication skills in both Mandarin and English are essential for this role, as the position involves regular reporting and coordination with regional offices and the Shanghai headquarters, where Mandarin is the primary language of business communication.
• Technical proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications — including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint — is required to support reporting, tender preparation, and day-to-day business development activities.
• Mobility: A willingness to travel as required is important, as the role may involve client engagements and project-related visits from time to time.
• Self-starter with strong interpersonal skills: A highly organised, independent working style with the ability to operate with minimal supervision, paired with strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative team-player attitude.

Why you should consider this opportunity?

• Competitive monthly salary of RM3,000 to RM4,000, commensurate with experience and the scope of the role
• Project incentives awarded upon the successful winning of projects — a meaningful and motivating reward that goes beyond the base salary
• Annual leave of 16 days for a well-deserved work-life balance, complemented by 14 days of medical leave and up to 60 days of hospitalisation leave if needed
• Group Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance and Group Hospitalisation and Surgical Insurance offering comprehensive protection for your peace of mind
• Clinical and specialist medical benefits for both employees and dependents, ensuring your healthcare needs are well covered
• Dental benefits for both employees and dependents, supporting your overall health and wellbeing
• Annual health screening to keep you proactive about your health
• Optical benefits for employees, because clear vision matters in everything you do

We welcome applications from all individuals who are enthusiastic, curious, and eager to build a meaningful career in business development — your energy, initiative, and willingness to learn are what we are looking for.

All information received will be kept strictly confidential and will be used only for employment-related purposes.