Manager, Business Development

PPB Hartabina Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

PPB Hartabina Sdn Bhd in Kuala Lumpur seeks a seasoned business development and investment professional to drive feasibility studies, market intelligence, and asset analysis for property and non-property projects.

You will lead site evaluations, develop financial models (P&L, cash flow, IRR, NPV), assess risks, and prepare Management papers and proposals for senior leadership. This role requires 6–8 years of relevant experience and strong commercial acumen.

Qualifications

• Bachelor in Business Administration/Commerce with knowledge in strategic management, marketing, finance.
• Bachelor’s in real estate/property development with knowledge in valuation, law, economics, feasibility.
• Bachelor’s in finance/investment with knowledge in investment analysis, ROI calculations.

Responsibilities

• Lead feasibility studies and development proposals for property and non-property projects.
• Coordinate feedback from internal teams, consultants and valuers for robust investment papers.
• Develop site, market, P&L and cash flow assessments to support decisions.
• Prepare commercially sound proposal papers for Management review.
• Identify and evaluate new business opportunities aligned with growth objectives.

Skills

Feasibility studies

Financial modelling

Investment analysis

Market benchmarking

Education

Bachelor in Business Administration/Commerce (strategic management, marketing, finance)

Bachelor in real estate/property development (valuation, law, feasibility)

Bachelor in finance/investment (ROI, capital structuring)

Job description

Drives business development support for property development and non-property development through feasibility studies, market intelligence, asset analysis and business proposals for new and existing property and non-property projects, providing sound commercial insights to support Management decision-making.

Key responsibilities

• 1.Feasibility studies and development proposals
• Lead preliminary evaluation of land, joint ventures and development opportunities.
• Develop site, market, feasibility, preliminary P&L and cash flow assessments to support investment decisions.
• Coordinate and challenge inputs from internal teams, consultants and valuers for robust business proposals and investment papers.
• Oversee assigned pre-development workstreams until project handover.
• Interpret market trends, comparable projects, pricing, sales performance and rental benchmarks to identify opportunities and risks.
• Translate market insights into recommendations for feasibility studies, asset enhancement plans and Management papers.
• 3.Asset repositioning and redevelopment
• Assess market, customer and competitor insights to shape repositioning or redevelopment proposals.
• Prepare commercially sound proposal papers and presentations for Management review.
• 4.Maintain and analyse development, market and landbank data to support strategic reporting and decision-making.
• 5.Non-development business opportunities
• Identify, evaluate and develop new business opportunities beyond property development, including strategic partnerships and other commercial initiatives aligned with the Group’s growth objectives.
• Conduct market research, competitor benchmarking, regulatory scans and commercial due diligence to assess market potential, business models, risks and investment viability.
• Prepare feasibility studies, financial models, business cases and Management papers covering key assumptions, commercial returns, funding requirements, implementation approach and risk mitigation measures.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, external consultants, technical advisers, vendors, potential partners and relevant authorities to obtain inputs, validate assumptions and progress viable opportunities from concept to proposal stage.
• 6. Perform any other duties and responsibilities as assigned by Management from time to time.

Requirement

• Bachelor of Business Administration/Bachelor of Commerce with knowledge in Strategic management, Marketing, Finance, Negotiation, Corporate strategy, Entrepreneurship
• Bachelor's degree in real estate/Property Management/Property Development/Estate Management with knowledge in Property valuation, Real estate law, Property economics, Development feasibility, Asset management, Town planning
• Bachelor's degree in finance/Investment/Financial Economics with knowledge in Investment analysis, Financial modelling, Project feasibility, ROI calculations, Capital structuring
• Minimum 6–8 years' relevant experience in property development, business development, feasibility studies, investment analysis or asset planning.
• Strong capability in feasibility studies, business case development, financial modelling (including P&L, cash flow, IRR, NPV, ROI, payback period etc), investment appraisal and sensitivity analysis.
• Good knowledge of property development (including GDV, GDC, margin, cashflow etc), land evaluation, development feasibility, market benchmarking, asset enhancement, valuation principles and development lifecycle.
• Ability to evaluate new business opportunities beyond property development, including renewable energy or solar-related ventures, using structured commercial, financial and risk analysis.
• Working knowledge of business model assessment, joint venture structures, partnership models, commercial contracts and investment proposal preparation.
• Ability to interpret market trends, regulatory developments, competitor activities and sector-specific information to identify opportunities and risks.
• Strong data analysis, report writing and Management-level presentation skills.

Technical Skills & Professional Knowledge

• · Strong capability in feasibility studies, business case development, financial modelling (including P&L, cash flow, IRR, NPV, ROI, payback period etc), investment appraisal and sensitivity analysis.
• · Good knowledge of property development (including GDV, GDC, margin, cashflow etc), land evaluation, development feasibility, market benchmarking, asset enhancement, valuation principles and development lifecycle.
• · Ability to evaluate new business opportunities beyond property development, including renewable energy or solar-related ventures, using structured commercial, financial and risk analysis.
• · Working knowledge of business model assessment, joint venture structures, partnership models, commercial contracts and investment proposal preparation.
• · Ability to interpret market trends, regulatory developments, competitor activities and sector-specific information to identify opportunities and risks.
• · Strong data analysis, report writing and Management-level presentation skills.

Strategic and commercial competencies

• Strong commercial acumen
• Strategic thinking with ability to see beyond current property projects
• Entrepreneurial mindset and opportunity-seeking behaviour
• Ability to assess whether a new business is commercially viable and aligned with company strategy
• Sound judgement in balancing risk, return and execution complexity
• Strong problem-solving ability
• Ability to challenge assumptions and test business cases objectively
• High attention to detail while maintaining big-picture perspective
• Ability to work with incomplete information and still form practical recommendations

Stakeholder and influencing competencies

• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Ability to influence senior management and cross-functional teams
• Strong negotiation and relationship management skills
• Ability to manage external consultants, partners, authorities, vendors and investors
• Collaborative working style across property and non-property business units
• Self-driven and able to work independently with limited guidance
• Strong follow-through and project coordination discipline
• Adaptability to handle unfamiliar industries or new business models
• Learning agility, especially when exploring sectors outside property development
• Resilience in dealing with uncertainty, changing assumptions and long gestation periods

VISION

To do it RIGHT the first time.

MISSION

To achieve excellence in core business, delivering innovative quality residential and commercial development as well as providing good customer service.

To be a caring and responsible employer.

CORPORATE PROFILE

Incorporated in August 1972, PPB HARTABINA SDN BHD (PPBH) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of PPB GROUP BERHAD, a public-listed company listed on the Main Board of Bursa Malaysia. PPBH is primarily involved in residential and commercial property development as well as property management. It manages its own shopping complex "Cheras Leisure Mall" and office premises "Cheras Plaza" in Kuala Lumpur; and a commercial complex with retail and food & beverage outlets "New World Park" and "The Whiteaways Arcade" in Penang.

Over the years, we have built a stong track record on delivery of quality homes and customer services. Our commercial properties continue to enjoy high occupancy rate and yield good income. With a team of committed staff force, we are committed to enhancing the Company's profitability as well as the shareholders' values.

PPBH will continue to launch new residential projects and provide management services to the PPB Group of Companies.