Franchise Growth Lead - Malaysia (BD, Commission)

Atomic Recruitment SEA; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission on deals

Job summary

Atomic Recruitment SEA is helping a fast-growing regional beauty and lifestyle brand hire Malaysia's first Franchise BD. Based in Kuala Lumpur, you will lead the search for investors, pitch the opportunity, and negotiate deals that open new outlets across the country.

You will work closely with the Head of Operations, manage the end-to-end sales cycle, build a franchise recruitment strategy, handle exhibitions, and travel for meetings.

Qualifications

• Fluent Mandarin is required for negotiations with Mandarin-speaking investors and leadership.
• 2–3 years in business development, franchise sales, or partnership management.
• Background in franchise, F&B, beauty, wellness or retail is a plus.
• Outgoing, confident, and a natural people person.
• Persuasive presenter and sharp negotiator who hits targets.
• Diploma or Degree in Business, Marketing, Sales or related field preferred.
• Willing to travel for meetings, site visits and exhibitions.

Responsibilities

• Hunt down and recruit franchise partners to power the brand’s expansion.
• Build a franchise recruitment strategy that attracts serious investors.
• Generate leads through networking, referrals, online platforms, exhibitions and events.
• Pitch the franchise opportunity, business model and investment returns with confidence.
• Own every deal from first enquiry through to negotiation and signing.
• Build lasting relationships with investors and strategic partners.
• Scout new locations and untapped markets for growth.
• Collaborate with operations to ensure smooth onboarding of franchisees.
• Track pipeline and wins, and report progress to leadership bi-weekly.
• Represent the brand at franchise exhibitions and business events.

Skills

Mandarin fluency

Negotiation

Education

Diploma or Degree in Business/Marketing/Sales

Job description

Atomic Recruitment SEA is helping a fast-growing regional beauty and lifestyle brand hire Malaysia's first Franchise BD. Based in Kuala Lumpur, you will lead the search for investors, pitch the opportunity, and negotiate deals that open new outlets across the country.

You will work closely with the Head of Operations, manage the end-to-end sales cycle, build a franchise recruitment strategy, handle exhibitions, and travel for meetings.