- Petaling Jaya Selangor Malaysia
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Job Description
Responsibilities
Our client is an established IT infrastructure and cybersecurity service provider. They are located in Kota Damansara.
Job Description:
Role Summary
The Business Development Manager will drive revenue growth by promoting and selling comprehensive managed IT and cybersecurity services to enterprise and mid-market clients. This role requires a consultative sales approach, understanding client needs related to IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, cloud services, and network management. The ideal candidate will act as a trusted advisor, articulating value propositions that align with clients' digital transformation and security objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Business Development & Prospecting
- Identify and target new business opportunities for managed services, including MSSP, cloud management, and IT outsourcing
- Conduct market research to understand potential clients' IT environments, challenges, and strategic priorities
- Build a robust sales pipeline through cold calling, networking, referrals, digital marketing, and industry events
- Prospect and qualify leads within the target MSSP/enterprise ecosystem, leveraging marketing, BDRs, and partnerships
Consultative Selling & Solution Design
- Meet with prospects and clients to assess current IT landscape, pain points, and business outcomes
- Present and demonstrate managed services offerings: 24/7 monitoring, SOC services, endpoint protection, cloud management, disaster recovery, and helpdesk support
- Develop tailored proposals, ROI analyses, and presentations that address client-specific challenges
- Collaborate with pre-sales engineers and delivery teams to design scalable, compliant solutions
Account Management & Growth
- Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing clients to drive retention and expansion
- Serve as a trusted advisor, providing guidance on optimizing IT operations and security posture
- Conduct quarterly business reviews (QBRs) to ensure satisfaction and identify upsell/cross-sell opportunities
- Manage contract renewals to ensure timely completion and minimize churn
Sales Execution & Negotiation
- Develop and execute strategic sales plans to achieve or exceed quarterly/annual revenue targets
- Negotiate contracts, SLAs, pricing, and service agreements while ensuring compliance with company policies
- Work with implementation teams to ensure smooth onboarding and transition for new clients
Reporting & Collaboration
- Maintain accurate records of sales activities, pipeline, and client interactions in CRM
- Prepare sales forecasts, pipeline reports, and performance metrics for leadership review
- Collaborate with marketing, product, and delivery teams to refine offerings and go-to-market strategies
Required Qualifications & Skills
Experience & Education
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, IT, or related field
- 3–5 years of proven B2B sales experience, preferably in managed IT services, cybersecurity, or MSSP environments
- Track record of meeting or exceeding sales quotas in a solution/subscription-based sales model
Technical & Industry Knowledge
- Strong understanding of managed services frameworks: ITIL, SLA management, remote monitoring & management (RMM), security operations
- Familiarity with cybersecurity concepts: threat detection, incident response, compliance (e.g., PDPA, ISO 27001)
- Awareness of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and hybrid infrastructure models
Core Competencies
- Consultative Selling: Ability to uncover business needs and position services as strategic enablers
- Communication: Excellent verbal/written skills; ability to translate technical concepts for C-level and technical audiences
- Relationship Building: Proven ability to foster long-term client partnerships and act as a trusted advisor
- Problem-Solving: Analytical mindset to address client challenges with tailored solutions
- Resilience & Adaptability: Capacity to navigate objections, competitive landscapes, and evolving market demands
Tools & Systems
- Proficiency with CRM platforms
- Competence in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
- Experience with sales enablement and proposal tools is a plus
Preferred Qualifications
- Existing network of contacts within Malaysia's enterprise, GLC, or mid-market sectors
- Experience selling to regulated industries (financial services, healthcare, government)
- Certifications: ITIL Foundation, CompTIA Channel/Managed Services, or vendor-specific sales accreditations
- Fluency in English and Bahasa Malaysia; additional regional languages are advantageous
Pay: RM6,500.00 - RM10,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person
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