Senior Manager - Business Development & Marketing (Beauty / Retail Distribution)

N7 Global Group; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

N7 Global Group in Kuala Lumpur seeks a hands-on Senior Manager for Business Development and Marketing to drive retail distribution and channel expansion across major retailers. You will lead strategic growth, negotiate partnerships, and strengthen regional operations to support rapid scale.

The role requires 8-12+ years of experience in BD, sales, and growth, with a proven ability to launch brands into new channels and scale volume.

Qualifications

• 8-12+ years of aggressive commercial experience in Business Development, Sales, and Growth with focus on brand entry and channel rollout.
• Proven track record entering brands into new retail, digital, or B2B channels and scaling volume.
• Experience building operational or sales teams from scratch, including hiring, structuring and retention.
• Deep network of contacts and sharp understanding of distribution models, listing processes, and trade terms in Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Owns Business Development and Channel Expansion to hit revenue targets.
• Lead end-to-end expansion of channels (B2B, retail networks, digital marketplaces, distributors).
• Negotiate terms and close high-value partner contracts.
• Build and maintain relationships with key clients, ecosystem partners, and influencers.
• In-country leadership for Malaysia, ensuring operational efficiency and business continuity.
• Talent acquisition, onboarding, and local team development with HR/regional teams.
• Directly manage Marketing Manager and local staff; align KPIs with corporate goals.
• Coordinate with regional operations, legal, and product teams to streamline workflows and ensure compliance.

Skills

Business Development

Sales

Growth

Brand entry

Channel rollout

Retail distribution

Team building

Leadership

Trade marketing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or related field

Job description

Senior Manager - Business Development & Marketing (Beauty / Retail Distribution)

We are looking for a hands-on Senior Manager - Business Development and Marketing to manage and strengthen our retail distribution operations.

The role will focus on the operational management of key retail channels such as Watsons, Guardian, and other major retailers, while also helping to build the local team and improve internal processes as the business grows.

1. Business Development & Channel Expansion (Primary Focus)

Strategic Growth: Identify, evaluate, and pursue new market opportunities, strategic alliances, and commercial deals to hit revenue targets.

Channel Development: Lead the end-to-end expansion of new channels (e.g., B2B, retail networks, digital marketplaces, corporate partnerships, or distributors).

Deal Negotiation: Pitch to key external stakeholders, negotiate commercial terms, and close high-value partner contracts.

Relationship Management: Build and maintain long-term relationships with key clients, ecosystem partners, and industry influencers.

2. General Management & Local Leadership (Secondary Focus)

In-Country Leadership: Serve as a senior leader for the Malaysia market, taking ownership of overall operational efficiency and business continuity.

Talent Acquisition & Team Building: Work closely with HR/Regional team to spearhead local hiring, onboarding, and talent retention.

Team Management & Coaching: Directly manage and mentor the Marketing Manager and local business support staff, aligning team KPIs with corporate objectives.

Cross-Functional Coordination: Collaborate with regional operations, legal, and product teams to streamline local workflows and compliance.

Requirements & Qualifications

Experience: 8-12+ years of aggressive commercial experience in Business Development, Sales, and Growth—with a clear focus on brand entry and channel rollout.

Proven Track Record: Verifiable history of successfully entering brands into new retail, digital, or B2B channels and rapidly scaling volume.

Team Building: Demonstrated experience building operational or sales teams from scratch, including end-to-end involvement in hiring, structuring, and retention.

Market Mastery: Deep network of contacts and sharp understanding of commercial distribution models, listing processes, and trade terms in Malaysia.

Leadership Style: Hands-on, entrepreneurial, and high-energy leader comfortable working with high autonomy.

Languages: Business fluency in English to collaborate with stakeholders in regional teams.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a related field.

Preferred Experience

Experience in any of the following would be advantageous:

• Retail account operations
• Key account management
• Distributor operations
• Trade marketing
• Retail promotions and launches
• Beauty / cosmetics / FMCG
• Team building and recruitment
• Building or improving internal processes

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for someone who is comfortable being hands-on and close to the business.

As the business continues to grow, this person will play an important role in strengthening retail operations, building the local team, improving processes, and ensuring smooth execution across key retail channels.

The ideal candidate should understand how major retailers operate and be able to coordinate effectively between retailers, internal teams, logistics, and brand-related functions.

Marketing expertise is not essential, but practical knowledge of retail promotions, trade marketing, product launches, and brand activities would be an advantage.