Your New Company
A premium provider of formwork and construction solutions, committed to delivering high‑quality products and services to major projects across Malaysia. With a strong presence in the construction industry, the company continues to invest in innovation, operational excellence, and long‑term client partnerships. My client is a returning customer that is focusing on growing their market share by adding their second brand-new headcount to the business.
Your New Role
As the Business Development Manager, you will be responsible for expanding market reach and driving new business opportunities throughout Malaysia. You will:
- Develop new clients and grow market penetration.
- Lead project sales strategies including cost planning, tender pricing, revenue analysis, and contract negotiation for formwork projects.
- Conduct strategic market assessments to identify needs, product suitability, potential customers or projects, and competitor positioning.
- Manage credit interactions and ensure full and timely customer payment.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective clients, negotiating supply agreements for formwork systems.
- Oversee and coordinate payment schedules, production planning, and transportation logistics.
- Handle daily project escalations and resolve site issues—both commercial and technical.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
- Minimum 10 years’ experience in sales or marketing within scaffolding rental, heavy machinery, or construction materials for the Malaysian market.
- System Formwork industry experience highly preferred.
- A degree in Marketing, Business Management, Civil Engineering, or a related field.
- Strong project management experience with deep understanding of design, production, and delivery workflows.
- Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship‑building skills.
- A passion for achieving results and the ability to manage complex, multi‑stage projects.
What You’ll Get in Return
- The opportunity to play a strategic, high‑impact role in a growing and reputable industry leader.
- A dynamic work environment with strong collaboration between commercial and technical teams.
- Career growth opportunities in a rapidly expanding business segment.
- The ability to build a strong network within Malaysia’s major construction projects and industry partners.
What you need to do now
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