Senior Executive, Business Development

MR DIY TRADING SDN BHD; Seri Kembangan; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company is seeking a Site Expansion Specialist in Malaysia. The role involves identifying potential sites for expansion, negotiating tenancy agreements, and collaborating with internal teams on legal and operational matters. Candidates should have a relevant Bachelor's Degree and strong negotiation skills. Proficiency in Mandarin is essential for effective communication with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience in business development, property acquisition, leasing, or related field.
• Proficient in Mandarin; reading and writing in Chinese is a plus.
• Knowledge of tenancy agreements and property market trends.

Responsibilities

• Identify and propose potential locations for store expansion.
• Conduct negotiations with landlords and agents.
• Collaborate with internal departments on store fit-outs and legal documents.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Results-driven

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Real Estate Management, Marketing, or related field

Job description

Job Descriptions

• Identify, propose, and secure new potential locations/sites across Malaysia for store expansion.
• Conduct end-to-end negotiations with developers, landlords, and property agents to finalize tenancy agreements.
• Plan and carry out site visits to evaluate potential locations, ensuring timely submission of proposals.
• Collaborate with internal departments (Legal, Projects, Operations, etc.) on administration, store fit-out, and preparation of legal documents.
• Monitor and ensure department KPIs are achieved (e.g., number of store openings, store sales performance).
• Build, maintain, and strengthen long-term relationships with landlords, property agents, and developers.
• Prepare business proposals, reports, and presentations to management on potential site evaluations and project progress.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Real Estate Management, Marketing, or a related field.
• Minimum 1-2 years of working experience in business development, property acquisition, leasing, or related field (retail/FMCG experience is an added advantage).
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Mandarin to facilitate smoother communication with developers, landlords, and agents. Ability to read and write in Chinese is a plus.
• Willing to travel nationwide for site visits and business meetings.
• Results-driven, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good knowledge of tenancy agreements, property market trends, and retail expansion strategies.