Senior Business Development Executive (Media Sales)

FG MEDIA SDN. BHD.; Petaling Jaya; Hybrid; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A subsidiary of a media group in Petaling Jaya is seeking a Senior Business Development Executive to lead media sales efforts. This role demands strong negotiation and communication skills, along with a proven record in exceeding sales targets. The candidate should have at least 3–5 years experience in related fields. The company offers competitive salary, hybrid work options, and opportunities to work with an award-winning media team. The position entails maintaining client relationships, presenting advertising proposals, and achieving sales goals.

Benefits

Competitive base salary plus commission

Hybrid working arrangements

Opportunity to work with an award-winning media team

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in Media, Publishing, Advertising, PR, or Marketing & Communications.
• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with potential and existing clients.
• Pitch, prepare, and present advertising proposals and campaigns.
• Conduct research and develop case studies for advertising content strategies.
• Oversee execution and management of client advertising campaigns.
• Seek creative ways to generate digital advertising revenue and event partnership.
• Achieve monthly sales targets according to the Sales Compensation Plan.
• Collaborate with various teams to enhance results and client satisfaction.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal abilities

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business or related field

Job description

Senior Business Development Executive (Media Sales)

FG Media Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of the Malaysiakini Group, is seeking a Senior Business Development Executive to drive growth in media sales. The ideal candidate is experienced across the full sales cycle, confident in building new client relationships, and skilled in maintaining existing partnerships. Strong negotiation abilities and a minimum of 3 years of experience in Media, Publishing, Advertising, PR, or Marketing & Communications are required.

What We Offer

• Competitive base salary plus commission
• Hybrid working arrangements
• Opportunity to work with an award-winning media team

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with potential and existing clients
• Pitch, prepare, and present advertising proposals and campaigns
• Conduct research and develop case studies for advertising content strategies
• Oversee the execution and management of client advertising campaigns
• Seek creative ways to generate digital advertising revenue & event partnership
• Achieve monthly sales targets according to the Sales Compensation Plan
• Collaborate with operations, content production, creative and event teams to enhance results and client satisfaction

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Business or a related field
• 3–5+ years of experience in Media, Publishing, Advertising, PR, or Marketing & Communications
• Proven track record of achieving and exceeding sales targets
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Self‑motivated, proactive, and able to work in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment