Senior Executive, Business Development

MR DIY TRADING SDN BHD; Seri Kembangan; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Malaysia is seeking a candidate for a role focused on identifying and securing new store locations. Responsibilities include negotiating tenancy agreements, conducting site evaluations, and collaborating with various departments to ensure successful store openings. Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of relevant experience, with strong communication skills and proficiency in Mandarin. This position requires willingness to travel for site visits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of working experience in business development, property acquisition, leasing, or related field.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills required.
• Willing to travel nationwide for site visits and meetings.

Responsibilities

• Identify, propose, and secure new potential locations for store expansion.
• Conduct negotiations with developers, landlords, and property agents for tenancy agreements.
• Plan site visits to evaluate potential locations.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Proficiency in Mandarin

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.