Manager Business Development

Role Overview

The Manager, Business Development is responsible for analyzing and evaluating business opportunities, prospecting for potential clients, and managing the end-to-end pitching and onboarding of new clients in line with business objectives to accelerate growth for DKSH’s Business Unit in Malaysia.

What You Will Do

Identify, evaluate, and manage business opportunities and leads to build and sustain a robust Business Development (BD) pipeline that is aligned with financial goals and growth targets. Manage market research, feasibility studies, and market scans, evaluating findings and preparing clear, structured information to support informed senior leadership decision-making.

Why It Might Be a Fit

Drive and coordinate activities related to Business Development capability building and client data management to ensure accurate and up-to-date commercial intelligence. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to identify upselling opportunities, support deal negotiations, and drive the finalization of contracts.

Requirements

• Degree in Business Studies or Marketing
• Minimum 3 to 5 years of experience in a similar industry with business development, sales, or marketing experience, with at least 2 to 3 years in a managerial capacity
• Proven business development experience applying Business Development principles within medium to large-sized companies in similar industries
• Strong business acumen with advanced analytical and business analysis skills
• Proven skills in market research, market audit, and competitive intelligence gathering
• Experience in client prospecting, project management, business intelligence, data analysis, and client relationship management
• Fluency in English, both written and spoken; proficiency in spoken Mandarin is preferred