Peninsular Malaysia General Manager — Growth & P&L Lead

MVC Resources; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Zohorecruit is seeking a commercially driven General Manager / Business Unit Head to lead a sizeable Peninsular Malaysia business unit from Kuala Lumpur. You will own business growth, P&L performance, and commercial strategy, with a mandate to expand into new markets and segments.

This high-impact leadership role requires an entrepreneurial leader who combines strong commercial instincts with hands-on operational leadership across multiple functions.

Qualifications

• At least 8 years in senior leadership / General Management roles with meaningful P&L responsibility.
• Strong track record in business development, market expansion, strategic account management and commercial negotiations.
• Proven ability to manage both commercial growth and operational performance.
• Strong network across contractors, developers, utilities, government / GLCs and infrastructure-related sectors.
• Experience within a listed company or MNC environment is advantageous.
• Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Marketing or related discipline.
• Willingness to travel extensively across Peninsular Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Lead the regional business strategy and deliver sustainable revenue and profit growth.
• Take full P&L accountability for the business, including revenue, margins, cash flow and working capital.
• Identify and develop new opportunities across infrastructure, utilities, industrial, telecommunications, renewable energy, rail, highways and property development.
• Lead major tenders, commercial negotiations, pricing strategy and strategic customer agreements.
• Build and maintain senior relationships with developers, contractors, consultants, utilities, government agencies, GLCs and other key stakeholders.
• Drive market penetration and expand the company's footprint across Peninsular Malaysia.
• Identify opportunities for new products, applications, strategic partnerships and capacity expansion.
• Strengthen the company's position as a preferred infrastructure and construction solutions provider.
• Develop and execute key account strategies for major customers and strategic projects.
• Partner closely with manufacturing, supply chain, procurement and logistics teams to ensure capacity, quality, cost and delivery objectives are achieved.
• Improve operational efficiency, customer service and overall business productivity.
• Ensure effective management of business risks, safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
• Build, lead and develop a high-performing commercial and operational team.

Skills

P&L leadership

Strategic leadership

Business development

Relationship building

Education

Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Marketing or related

Job description

Zohorecruit is seeking a commercially driven General Manager / Business Unit Head to lead a sizeable Peninsular Malaysia business unit from Kuala Lumpur. You will own business growth, P&L performance, and commercial strategy, with a mandate to expand into new markets and segments.

This high-impact leadership role requires an entrepreneurial leader who combines strong commercial instincts with hands-on operational leadership across multiple functions.