Business Development Manager
Business Development Manager
Location: 81700, Pasir Gudang, Johor
Salary: RM 10,000 – RM 12,000
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to optimize sales performance, drive new business initiatives, and establish a strong commercial foundation to support sustainable growth and long-term market expansion.
In this role, you will be responsible for identifying new market opportunities, expanding client coverage, and managing key accounts within the global food and lipid powder ingredients industry. The ideal candidate possesses strong commercial acumen, proven B2B sales expertise, and the ability to collaborate effectively across technical, production, and supply chain teams.
Key Responsibilities
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Business & Market Expansion: Identify and develop new customers and strategic business opportunities, translating market needs into concrete commercial offerings. Expand sales coverage across targeted industries and geographical regions.
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Sales Pipeline Management: Conduct active market visits, customer engagements, and continuous follow-up activities to build, expand, and maintain a robust sales pipeline.
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Commercial Execution: Prepare competitive quotations, coordinate product sampling processes with clients, and provide accurate rolling sales forecasts to support production planning.
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Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with internal Technical, Production, and Logistics teams to ensure timely responses, custom product development, and effective solutions for customer needs.
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Market & Competitor Intelligence: Monitor industry trends, track competitor movements, and gather customer feedback to inform business strategies and maintain competitive advantage.
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Reporting & Strategy: Prepare comprehensive monthly performance reports and presentations for senior management to support strategic decision-making and long-term planning.
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Other Duties: Execute additional business development initiatives and projects as assigned by management.
Requirements
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Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Food Science, or a related field.
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Experience: Minimum 10 years of proven experience in a similar Business Development or B2B Sales role, preferably within the food manufacturing, ingredients, or specialty chemicals industry.
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Key Account Expertise: Proven track record in managing complex key accounts and closing major commercial deals.
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Commercial Acumen: Strong commercial drive with exceptional negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
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Communication: Excellent command of written and spoken English.
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Adaptability: Strong analytical thinking, proactiveness, and the ability to work effectively across technical and commercial teams.
Kindly contact Ms Rachel at +6019-772 2619 for further details or send your resume to [rachel.gan@cityrecruit.com.my]
or
Kindly contact Ms Veena +6012 240 5453 for further details or send your resume to [crcs-my-recruitment1@cityrecruit.com.my]
