Sales Development Representative/Manager

Wiley; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiley in Malaysia is seeking a Specialist, Business and Market Development to execute specialized business development initiatives and analyze market opportunities. You will support strategic growth programs, conduct market research, and assist in partnerships and expansion initiatives.

You will lead primary research projects, develop competitive intelligence, and provide market insights to inform product roadmaps while collaborating with sales and marketing for targeted campaigns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or related field.
• Some experience in market analysis methodologies preferred.
• Skill with statistical analysis and market modeling techniques.
• Excellent research and writing skills with ability to produce high-quality analytical reports and presentations.
• Strong understanding of specific industry segments and market dynamics.
• Experience with primary and secondary research methodologies and data analysis tools.
• Communication skills with ability to present complex market information to diverse audiences.
• Global market perspective with understanding of international business development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Execute specialized business development initiatives and provide expert analysis of market opportunities and competitive dynamics.
• Develop comprehensive market assessments and competitive intelligence reports to inform strategic decision-making.
• Support partnership development activities including due diligence, evaluation, and integration planning.
• Lead market research projects and coordinate primary research activities with external partners and industry experts.
• Provide specialized expertise for new market entry initiatives and expansion strategies.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key industry analysts, thought leaders, and market influencers.
• Support product development teams with market insights and customer feedback to inform product roadmap decisions.
• Coordinate with sales and marketing teams to develop targeted campaigns and market penetration strategies.
• Analyze market trends and emerging technologies to identify potential business opportunities and threats.
• Support M&A activities with market analysis and competitive assessment expertise.
• Develop thought leadership content including white papers, market reports, and industry presentations.
• Represent the organization at specialized industry forums and maintain expertise in specific market segments.

Skills

Market analysis

Statistical analysis

Report writing

Communication

Global market perspective

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Marketing/Economics

Tools

Market research tools

Data analysis tools

Job description

We believe in bold ideas, diverse perspectives, and the drive to transform knowledge into impact. Here, your curiosity fuels progress, your voice shapes innovation, and your ambition helps redefine what’s possible within science and learning. We are a culture that obsesses over impact, challenges, and drives what’s next to power infinite possibilities for our customers, colleagues and society at large.

About the Role:

Position Overview:

The Specialist, Business and Market Development role focuses on executing specialized business development initiatives and providing analysis of market opportunities while supporting strategic growth programs.

Key Responsibilities & Duties:

Execute specialized business development initiatives and provide expert analysis of market opportunities and competitive dynamics

Develop comprehensive market assessments and competitive intelligence reports to inform strategic decision-making

Support partnership development activities including due diligence, evaluation, and integration planning

Lead market research projects and coordinate primary research activities with external partners and industry experts

Provide specialized expertise for new market entry initiatives and expansion strategies

Develop and maintain relationships with key industry analysts, thought leaders, and market influencers

Support product development teams with market insights and customer feedback to inform product roadmap decisions

Coordinate with sales and marketing teams to develop targeted campaigns and market penetration strategies

Analyze market trends and emerging technologies to identify potential business opportunities and threats

Support M&A activities with market analysis and competitive assessment expertise

Develop thought leadership content including white papers, market reports, and industry presentations

Represent the organization at specialized industry forums and maintain expertise in specific market segments

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or related field

Some experience in market analysis methodologies preferred

Skill with statistical analysis and market modeling techniques

Excellent research and writing skills with ability to produce high-quality analytical reports and presentations

Strong understanding of specific industry segments and market dynamics

Experience with primary and secondary research methodologies and data analysis tools

Communication skills with ability to present complex market information to diverse audiences

Global market perspective with understanding of international business development opportunities

We power infinite possibilities.

For more than 200 years, we’ve transformed knowledge into discoveries that shape the world. Today, our global team of innovators, creators, and experts is driving what’s next in science, education, and publishing—creating impact that reaches everywhere.

We’re not just observers of progress. We’re the ones accelerating scientific breakthroughs, advancing learning, and sparking innovation that redefines entire fields and improves lives.

Here, your talent matters. Your ideas have room to grow. And your work creates breakthroughs that can change everything.

Wiley is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants and treat all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or based on any individual’s status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Wiley is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.

We are proud that our workplace promotes continual learning and internal mobility. We offer meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development, and through a robust body of employee programing we facilitate a wide range of opportunities to foster community, learn, and grow.

We are committed to fair, transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall within the range, however the ultimate salary offered for this role may be higher or lower and will be set based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies. Wiley proactively displays target base pay range for United Kingdom, Canada and USA based roles.