Junior Business Associate (Generalist for Operations & Strategy)

Lapasar; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing B2B e-commerce firm in Malaysia is seeking a Business Management Trainee. This unique role offers direct exposure to senior leadership and requires strong English communication skills, critical thinking, and the ability to adapt. You will rotate across departments to gain comprehensive business knowledge while driving key projects. High performers can expect accelerated career progression into management. Join a dynamic team with a clear path to leadership roles based on performance.

Benefits

EPF & SOCSO

Medical coverage

Birthday leave

Qualifications

• Up to 5 years’ experience in any business-relevant field.
• Excellent English communication skills are a must.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving ability is essential.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the CEO and leadership team.
• Rotate across multiple departments to gain broad business exposure.
• Drive execution on key projects.

Skills

Excellent English communication

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving ability

Ability to work independently and as part of a team

High ownership

Adaptability

Learning mindset

Entrepreneurial experience

Job description

About Lapasar

Lapasar is a fast-growing B2B e-commerce and procurement company with approximately RM500 million in annual revenue and 100+ employees. We serve large enterprises and FMCG retailers across Malaysia and are building one of the country’s most scalable commerce platforms.

The Role

The Business Management Trainee role is designed for high-potential individuals who want hands-on exposure to how a high-growth company is run. You will work directly with the CEO and leadership team, rotate across multiple departments within your first year, and gain end-to-end visibility of Lapasar’s business. This role offers a steep learning curve and clear long-term career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Work directly with the CEO and leadership team
• Rotate across multiple departments to gain broad business exposure
• Drive execution on key projects
• Develop a deep understanding of Lapasar’s operations, commercial model, and decision-making in a hands‑on, on‑the‑job way.

Career Progression

Several former Business Management Trainees are now leading teams or heading departments at Lapasar. High performers can expect accelerated progression into management and leadership roles.

Requirements

• Up to 5 years’ experience in any business‑relevant field
• Excellent English communication skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving ability
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Entrepreneurial experience (startup, own business, side projects) is an advantage
• High ownership, adaptability, and learning mindset

Why Join Lapasar?

• Direct exposure to senior leadership and real decision-making
• Broad business exposure rather than a narrow functional role
• Clear path to leadership roles based on performance

Benefits

• EPF & SOCSO
• Medical coverage
• Birthday leave

Salary Range : RM 4000