Senior Executive, Special Projects & Business Development

University of Reading Malaysia; Iskandar Puteri; On-site; MYR 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Reading Malaysia in Nusajaya, Johor invites applications for a Senior Executive, Special Projects & Business Development. You will lead and support initiatives to generate non-traditional income streams through CPD, micro-credentials, executive education, consultancy, and other commercial offerings.

Collaborating with academic and professional services colleagues, you will develop proposals, build corporate partnerships, and manage projects from concept to delivery, aligning with

Qualifications

• Strong business development and commercial acumen.
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong sales, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Strong project management and multi-project delivery.
• Excellent written and verbal English communication.
• Ability to develop business proposals and project plans.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the development and implementation of initiatives to identify and secure non-traditional income streams for the University, including CPD, micro-credentials, executive education, consultancy, short courses and other commercial initiatives.
• Develop and coordinate assigned special projects from initial concept through to implementation, ensuring alignment with University priorities and deliverables.
• Collaborate with Brand and Marketing to conduct market research, competitor analysis and feasibility assessments for new offerings and revenue opportunities.
• Identify relevant expertise and opportunities for marketable offerings in collaboration with academic and professional services colleagues.
• Develop project proposals, business cases and implementation plans for new initiatives as required.
• Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities with corporates and organisations across Malaysia and the wider region.
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective and existing corporate partners and clients to understand needs and opportunities for collaboration.
• Lead and support the development of proposals, quotations and presentations for corporate training, executive education, consultancy, CPD, micro-credentials and other offerings.
• Manage delivery of assigned business development and special projects including planning, coordination, implementation and reporting.
• Produce reports and presentations on project progress, business development activities, market opportunities and outcomes.

Skills

Business development

Relationship management

Sales & negotiation

Project management

Analytical problem solving

English communication

Proposal writing

Independent work

Education

Degree or equivalent

Job description

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Senior Executive, Special Projects & Business Development

University of Reading Malaysia – Nusajaya, Johor

The post holder will lead and support the development and delivery of special projects aimed at generating non-traditional income streams for UoRM including CPD, micro-credentials, executive education, consultancy, short courses and other commercial initiatives. The role has a dual focus on developing the internal processes, policies and governance frameworks required to lead and support these offerings, while proactively identifying and developing external business opportunities and corporate partnerships. The post holder will work closely with academic and professional services colleagues to translate University expertise into marketable offerings and with external organisations to identify opportunities that contribute to financial growth. The role requires a high degree of agility and adaptability with the post holder expected to take on a range of projects that evolve in response to University priorities, market opportunities and strategic needs.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and support the development and implementation of initiatives to identify and secure non-traditional income streams for the University, including CPD, micro-credentials, executive education, consultancy, short courses and other commercial initiatives
• Develop and coordinate assigned special projects from initial concept through to implementation, ensuring that projects are aligned with University priorities and deliver agreed outcomes
• Work with Brand and Marketing team to conduct market research, competitor analysis and feasibility assessments to identify opportunities for new offerings and revenue generation
• Work with academic and professional services colleagues to identify relevant expertise, capabilities and opportunities that can be developed into marketable offerings
• Develop project proposals, business cases and implementation plans for new initiatives as required
• Proactively identify and develop new business opportunities with corporates, institutions and other organisations across Malaysia and the wider region
• Build and maintain relationships with prospective and existing corporate partners and clients to understand their needs and identify opportunities for collaboration
• Lead and support the development of proposals, quotations and presentations for corporate training, executive education, consultancy, CPD, micro-credentials and other relevant offerings
• Manage the delivery of assigned business development and special projects including project planning, coordination, implementation and reporting
• Produce reports and presentations on project progress, business development activities, market opportunities and outcomes

About you

• Strong business development and commercial acumen
• Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
• Strong sales, negotiation and influencing skills, with the ability to identify opportunities and convert them into potential business
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to assess opportunities and develop practical solutions
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to develop business proposals, presentations and project plans
• Ability to work independently, take initiative and exercise sound judgement in an evolving and ambiguous environment
• Degree or equivalent
• Significant experience in business development, sales, commercial projects, partnerships or a closely related field