Business Development Manager

Job Overview We are looking for an experienced and commercially driven Manager, Business Development to identify new business opportunities, develop strategic partnerships and drive sustainable business growth. The successful candidate will be responsible for building strong client relationships, exploring new markets, developing business proposals and converting opportunities into profitable business outcomes. This role is suited to a proactive professional who can combine strategic thinking with hands-on business development and client engagement. Key Responsibilities - Identify, develop and secure new business opportunities to support the company's growth objectives. - Build and maintain strong relationships with prospective clients, existing customers and strategic business partners. - Conduct market research and competitor analysis to identify market trends, business opportunities and potential areas for expansion. - Develop business proposals, presentations, quotations and commercial submissions tailored to client requirements. - Lead business discussions, negotiations and follow-ups to convert qualified prospects into successful business engagements. - Develop and maintain a healthy sales pipeline, monitor business opportunities and provide regular progress updates to management. - Collaborate with internal departments to prepare proposals, assess business feasibility and ensure proposed solutions meet client expectations. - Evaluate potential partnerships and business opportunities based on commercial viability, profitability and strategic fit. - Monitor business development performance against agreed targets and recommend appropriate actions to improve results. - Prepare reports, market intelligence and business development plans for management review. Job Requirements - Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Marketing, Finance or a related field. - Proven experience in business development, sales, commercial management or a related role. - Demonstrated ability to identify new business opportunities and develop relationships with key decision-makers. - Strong skills in business negotiation, proposal development, presentation and client relationship management. - Good commercial awareness, market analysis and business planning capabilities. - Ability to assess opportunities, manage multiple prospects and follow through on business leads. - Strong communication, interpersonal and stakeholder management skills. - Self-motivated, results-oriented and able to work independently while collaborating with internal teams. - Good written and spoken English and Bahasa Malaysia.