Head of Business Development

Confidential; Selangor; On-site; MYR 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm seeks a strategic and analytical business professional to identify growth opportunities and evaluate new ventures. In this role, you will work closely with senior management to explore partnerships and investment opportunities that drive long-term value. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree and strong experience in business strategy, particularly in the manufacturing sector, coupled with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect financial and operational insights.
• Proven experience in business strategy, market analysis, or corporate development.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a data-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities and their feasibility.
• Conduct in-depth market research to analyze industry trends.
• Monitor key business and financial metrics to ensure alignment with growth objectives.

Skills

Business acumen

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Decision-making skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or related disciplines

Job description

We’re looking for a strategic and analytical business professional who can identify growth opportunities, evaluate new ventures, and shape data-driven business strategies — not a salesperson, but a thinker and builder with strong business acumen.

In this role, you’ll work closely with senior management to explore new business models, partnerships, and investment opportunities that drive long-term value and sustainable growth in the manufacturing industry.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning & Growth

• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities — from emerging technologies to new market segments — and assess their feasibility, profitability, and alignment with company capabilities.
• Support business case development through financial modelling, ROI analysis, and scenario planning.

Market & Business Intelligence

• Conduct in-depth market research to analyze industry trends, competitors, and customer needs.
• Translate market insights into actionable strategies that inform investment, expansion, and innovation decisions.
• Stay ahead of manufacturing and industrial trends such as automation, sustainability, and digital transformation.

Financial & Performance Management

• Monitor key business and financial metrics to ensure alignment with growth objectives.
• Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and cost analysis for proposed ventures or projects.
• Evaluate and track performance of new initiatives to ensure profitability and value creation.

What You’ll Need to Succeed

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or related disciplines.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to connect financial and operational insights.
• Proven experience in business strategy, market analysis, or corporate development, ideally within the manufacturing or industrial sector.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with a data-driven mindset.
• Solid understanding of financial modeling, budgeting, and performance tracking.