Senior Executive, Business Development

MR DIY TRADING SDN BHD; Seri Kembangan; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company based in Malaysia is seeking a Business Development Executive to identify and secure new store locations. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 1-2 years of experience in property acquisition or related fields. Strong negotiation and communication skills are essential, along with proficiency in Mandarin. The role involves collaboration with various departments, conducting site visits, and ensuring the achievement of departmental KPIs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in business development or property acquisition.
• Proficient in Mandarin for communication with stakeholders.
• Strong understanding of tenancy agreements and property market trends.

Responsibilities

• Identify and propose new locations for store expansion.
• Conduct negotiations for tenancy agreements.
• Monitor and achieve department KPIs related to store openings.
• Collaborate on store fit-out and legal document preparation.
• Build relationships with landlords and agents.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation

Business Development

Education

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

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.