Sales / Business Development Executive - Agency Solutions

Growthdesk; Kuala Lumpur; Hybrid; MYR 72,000 - 96,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive Base Salary and Commission

International Exposure

Opportunity for Permanent Role

Job summary

Growthdesk is looking for a tenacious Sales / Business Development Executive to drive new business acquisition in Malaysia. This role focuses on client-facing sales, requiring an individual eager to exceed targets and earn significant commissions.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of proven experience in sales within a marketing agency and expertise in sectors like Real Estate or Healthcare. The position includes travel for client meetings and offers attractive compensation and opportunities for permanent placement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of proven, client-facing experience in a pure sales 'hunter' or BD role.
• Mandatory experience working within a Creative, Digital, or Full-Service Marketing Agency.
• Experience in Real Estate or Healthcare is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Aggressively identifying, prospecting, and closing new business deals.
• Managing the process from initial cold outreach to negotiation and contract closure.
• Acting as a strategic partner to prospects by understanding their business challenges.

Skills

Sales negotiation

Client relationship management

Prospecting

Consultative selling

Job description

Sales / Business Development Executive - Agency Solutions

GrowthDesk is a leading digital intelligence and marketing technology enterprise powering growth for major brands across Asia. We operate in a high-energy environment and are looking for tenacious "hunters" to drive our Agency Services track, GrowthDesk Studios.

The Opportunity

We are seeking a highly aggressive, commercially astute Sales Hunter to spearhead new business acquisition in Malaysia. This is a pure new business, client-facing role for an individual who is hungry to exceed targets and is seeking significant earning potential. You will be responsible for selling the full spectrum of 360 marketing solutions, including Social Media, Lead Generation, Branding, and Performance Marketing.

Key Responsibilities

As a Sales Hunter, your primary focus will be on aggressively identifying, prospecting, and closing new business deals within your assigned hybrid product track.

• Aggressive Prospecting: Proactively hunt for new enterprise-level clients within the Real Estate, Healthcare, and FMCG sectors.
• Discovery Mastery: Lead initial meetings by asking sharp discovery questions to uncover client pain points and pre-qualify opportunities.
• Pitch Collaboration: Partner with the strategy and creative teams to support pitch preparation, ensuring a seamless transition from lead to closed deal.
• Host and conduct physical meetings, presentations, and product demonstrations with C-suite and senior decision-makers. This may include travel.
• Full Sales Cycle: Manage the process from initial cold outreach to negotiation and contract closure.
• Consultative Selling: Act as a strategic partner to prospects, demonstrating a strong understanding of their business challenges and clearly articulating how GrowthDesk's specialized solutions will deliver measurable ROI.

Key Requirements

• Experience: Minimum 5 years of proven, client-facing experience in a pure sales "hunter" or BD role.
• Agency Background: Mandatory experience working within a Creative, Digital, or Full-Service Marketing Agency.
• Sector Expertise: Experience in Real Estate or Healthcare is highly preferred.
• Solution Knowledge: Proven track record selling 360 marketing campaigns, social media, and lead generation.
• Mobility: Must have a valid driver’s license and be willing to travel extensively for face-to-face client meetings.
• Attributes: A "go-above-and-beyond" attitude with a relentless drive to hit high-volume meeting targets.

A Highly Rewarding Structure

• Attractive Base Salary and Commission
• International Exposure: This position offers invaluable international market exposure and experience in working with major regional and multinational clients across high-growth markets.
• Permanent Conversion: High-performing individuals who successfully meet or exceed their contract performance targets within the agreed period will be offered the opportunity to convert to a Permanent Role with GrowthDesk.