BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Government & Strategic Accounts (Sarawak & Brunei)
We are seeking an experienced Business Development Manager with a proven ability to identify, develop and secure new business opportunities, with particular focus on Government and strategic accounts.
This role is suited to a commercially driven individual who is confident opening doors, engaging senior decision-makers, developing opportunities from an early stage and converting prospects into profitable projects.
The successful candidate should have strong market knowledge, an established professional network and a demonstrable track record in business development within Interior Design & Build, fit-out, exhibitions, construction, architecture or a closely related industry.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Identify, develop and qualify new business opportunities across Sarawak and Brunei.
- Proactively build a pipeline of potential projects rather than relying solely on incoming enquiries.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with Sarawak Government ministries, departments, statutory bodies, agencies, GLCs and other key decision-makers.
- Develop strategic accounts and long-term relationships with selected corporate and institutional clients.
- Monitor upcoming Government and strategic projects, tenders, market activity and relevant procurement opportunities.
- Understand prospective clientsʼ project requirements and identify suitable opportunities for IMPACT.
- Coordinate with the design, estimating and project teams to develop commercially competitive proposals.
- Lead client presentations, negotiations and follow-up through to project award.
- Maintain an accurate opportunity pipeline and provide meaningful sales forecasts and progress updates to Management.
- Develop strategic partnerships, referral channels and other sources of new business.
- Ensure opportunities pursued are commercially viable and aligned with the companyʼs objectives, capabilities and profitability targets.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Sarawakian.
- Minimum 8 yearsʼ working experience in Sarawak, with established exposure to Sarawak Government ministries, departments, statutory bodies, agencies and GLCs.
- Proven business development or sales experience in Interior Design & Build, fit-out, exhibitions, construction, architecture or a closely related project-based industry.
- Demonstrable track record of personally identifying, developing and securing new projects or accounts.
- Established professional network within Sarawak, particularly within Government, statutory bodies, agencies and GLCs.
- Experience handling strategic or key accounts would be an added advantage.
- Exposure to Brunei and an established business network there would be an added advantage.
- Strong communication, presentation, negotiation and closing skills.
- Commercially aware, with a practical understanding of project value, margins, competition and profitability.
- Self-driven, resourceful and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong planning, follow-up and reporting discipline.
- Willing to travel within Sarawak and Brunei when required.
REMUNERATION:
- Salary range: RM6,000 - RM8,000.
- Commission / performance incentives.
- Final remuneration will be commensurate with experience, industry network, track record and demonstrated ability to secure profitable business.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: RM6,000.00 - RM8,000.00 per month
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Maternity leave
- Parental leave
- Professional development
Application Question(s):
- Do you have your own transport?
- Are you able to travel (within Malaysia)?
- Do you have background in Interior Design & Build projects?
- Are you a Sarawakian?
Education:
- Diploma/Advanced Diploma (Preferred)
Experience:
- Business development: 8 years (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Preferred)
- Bahasa Malaysia (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- driving license (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person