Senior Associate - Business Development (Brand Management & Proposal Strategy)

PwC Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading professional services firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Senior Associate in Business Development. The role includes assisting in proposal development, supporting go-to-market initiatives, and contributing to the Client Listening Programme. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree, 2-4 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in English with strong analytical and project management skills. Join a team that drives market growth and delivers impactful strategies.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of working experience in business development roles or equivalent.
• Strong business acumen and excellent organisational skills.
• Proficient in summarising information to formulate recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Assist in proposal development for key accounts and strategic opportunities.
• Support go-to-market initiatives to promote the firm’s services.
• Help drive the firm-wide Client Listening Program.

Skills

Written and spoken English

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Salesforce

Power BI

Job description

Senior Associate - Business Development (Brand Management & Proposal Strategy)

At PwC, our purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. A career in Business Development will provide you with the opportunity to build go‑to‑market strategies and drive long‑term revenue growth for the firm. You’ll focus on assisting the Lines of Service with proposal development, delivering initiatives to drive market growth for our priority areas, deriving business insights from our customer relationship management platform, Salesforce, and contributing to the client listening programme.

Responsibilities

• Assist in proposal development for key accounts and strategic opportunities; refine value propositions and points of view in adherence to our proposal guidelines.
• Assist in collating required information for proposal submissions, such as company credentials and financial data.
• Support go‑to‑market initiatives to promote our firm’s services both internally and externally.
• Monitor go‑to‑market activities to ensure proper execution and provide additional support if required.
• Contribute to the development of Salesforce reports and dashboards by performing analysis and presenting findings to drive improvements.
• Help drive the firm‑wide Client Listening Program to strengthen the listening culture and promote a listening mindset.
• Support the development of the Client Listening Programme plan and monitor its progress.
• Coordinate team meetings and organize touch points with relevant stakeholders.
• Actively participate in PwC global discussions on the latest developments.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in any discipline.
• 2-4 years of working experience in business development roles or equivalent.
• High proficiency in written and spoken English, with strong presentation skills.
• Analytical and proficient in summarising information to formulate recommendations.
• Strong business acumen, excellent organisational and communication skills, with the courage to speak up and share viewpoints.
• Strong project management capabilities and a well‑organised approach to handling multiple initiatives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint), Salesforce and Power BI is an added advantage.

Optional Skills

Accepting Feedback, Active Listening, Analytical Thinking, Bid Proposals, Communication, Content Editing, Creative Design, Creativity, Customer Value Proposition (CVP), Data‑Driven Insights, Data Storytelling, Embracing Change, Emotional Regulation, Empathy, Employee Value Proposition, Inclusion, Intellectual Curiosity, Learning Agility, National Sales Training, Negotiation Coaching, Negotiation Styles, Optimism, Pricing Strategy, Proposal Management.

Travel

Up to 20%

Work Visa Sponsorship

No

Government Clearance Required

Yes