Personal Assistant & Business Development Associate

X-PRO by Fuji; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Johor Bahru seeks a Personal Assistant & Business Development Associate to provide executive support and drive business growth. The ideal candidate has experience in a similar role and excels at multitasking, communication, and problem-solving. Proficiency in Mandarin and English is necessary to liaise with clients. The company offers a yearly performance bonus and opportunities for travel and professional development as it expands operations in Singapore and Malaysia.

Benefits

Yearly performance bonus

Opportunities to travel overseas

Professional development

Work-life balance

Fast career progression

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience as a personal assistant or executive assistant.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proactive and adaptable approach to problem-solving.
• Knowledge of the IT industry and new business development is an advantage.
• Proficiency in Mandarin and English required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Assist with research and preparation of presentations.
• Generate new sales leads through various channels.
• Develop and implement business growth strategies.
• Maintain updated vendor database and resolve discrepancies.
• Oversee order management and ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Organisational skills

Time management

Adaptability

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Sales experience

Job description

Personal Assistant & Business Development Associate

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Fuji Electronics' (X-PRO) team as a Personal Assistant & Business Development Associate. In this full-time role based in Johor Bahru, Johor, you will provide executive-level support to the senior leadership team while also contributing to the company's new business development initiatives.

Company Website: www.Xpro.sg

What you'll be doing

• Business Development & Executive Support
  • Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities, partnerships, and growth prospects
  • Assist with research, analysis, and preparation of presentations and reports
  • Finding and generating new sales leads through various channels
  • Leveraging social media and e-commerce platforms to drive business growth and engagement
  • Development and implementation of business development strategies
  • Support the execution of marketing campaigns and events
• Sourcing: Research potential suppliers for business services or product inventory, obtaining competitive quotes and negotiating favorable terms.
• Order Management: Create and track purchase orders (POs) to ensure on-time delivery of goods and services.
• Relationship Management: Maintain an updated database of vendors and serve as the primary point of contact for resolving shipment or invoicing discrepancies.
• Assigning tasks to team members and ensuring clear communication
• Tracking progress, deadlines, and dependencies
• Identifying and resolving roadblocks, bottlenecks, and process inefficiencies
• Improving processes and workflows for maximum efficiency
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to drive project goals

What we're looking for

• Demonstrated experience as a personal assistant or executive assistant, preferably in a sales or business development environment
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to multitask and priorities effectively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability
• Proactive, adaptable, and resourceful approach to problem-solving
• Knowledge of the IT industry and experience in new business development would be an advantage
• Prefer to be able to converse in Mandarin and English. We are seeking candidates proficient in Mandarin to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients.

What we offer

• Yearly performance bonus and increment
• Opportunities to work and travel overseas
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Work Life Balance, depends how you manage the task given!
• Climb the Ladder fast.
• This is just the beginning! As we launch our first store in Singapore and Malaysia, more exciting opportunities for growth and expansion are coming.