Regional Senior Executive - Business Development

ZUS COFFEE; Subang Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coffee company in Malaysia is looking for a Business Development professional to support site exploration and project implementation across the region. responsibilities include managing reports, analyzing market trends, and coordinating with various departments. The ideal candidate will have a diploma in a related field and 3-5 years of experience in business development or related functions. Proficiency in English and willingness to travel are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 to 5 years of working experience in Business Development or Administrative Support.
• Exposure to regional/multi-country operations will be an advantage.
• Good command of both written and spoken English; proficiency in Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia, Tagalog, or Thai will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Support overall business development strategies and implement projects.
• Manage the BD database and prepare reports.
• Analyze market trends and evaluate site feasibility.
• Coordinate with other departments to resolve leasing and construction matters.
• Monitor site progress from confirmation to opening.

Skills

Business Development

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Education

Diploma or Degree in Property Management, Real Estate, Business Administration

Tools

GIS mapping tools

Retail analytics software

Microsoft Office

Lark platform

Job description

Position Responsibilities

• To support overall business development strategies, site exploration, and project implementation within assigned business unit.
• Manage the BD database, maintain accurate records of expansion progress, and prepare regular reports for superior review.
• To analyze market trends, conduct research, and evaluate site feasibility based on sales and operational data.
• Provide coordination and administrative support for all leasing and project tracking activities within the designated region.
• Monitor site progress from offer confirmation to outlet opening, ensuring timely follow-up and reporting.
• Support regional consolidation of BD documents, utilities, and tenancy-y-related information for internal reporting.
• Execute cross-country support functions across multi countries simultaneously as assigned by the superior.
• Ensure effective communication between the Regional COE Office and respective Country Managers / BD Teams to align expansion targets and timelines.
• Liaise with other departments such as Design & Build, Finance, Compliance, Operations to resolve matters related to leasing, construction, and outlet activation.
• Assist in preparing analysis decks, presentation materials, and reports for management or regional meetings.
• Support utilities monitoring and business license applications coordination in partnership with respective Country BD / BDA teams.
• Participate in knowledge transfer sessions and contribute to process standardisation within the BD department.
• Provide ad-hoc support or assignments as directed by the Regional BD HOD.

Qualification and Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Property Management, Real Estate, Business Administration, or any related field.
• Possess own transport and willingness to travel frequently to different countries within the region as required.
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of working experience in Business Development or Administrative Support functions.
• Experience in retail chain such as F&B, FMGC is preferred.
• Exposure to regional / multi-country operations will be an advantage.
• Familiarity with GIS mapping tools, footfall analysis platforms, or retail analytics software.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to coordinate effectively across multiple teams and countries.
• Advanced presentation and persuasive skills.
• Exceptional leadership, time management, and teamwork capabilities.
• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and analytical skills with good time management.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office and Lark platform for reporting and data consolidation.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good command of both written and spoken English; proficiency in Mandarin, Bahasa Malaysia, Tagalog or Thai will be an advantage.

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