Head of Business Development (Automotive Spare Parts)

Join a top industrial group as Head of BD—lead strategy, expansion, and high-impact initiatives

Your new company

A reputable Malaysian conglomerate operating across multiple engineering and industrial segments. The company is recognised for its large-scale operations, strong technical capabilities, and long-term strategic investments across local and international markets.

Your new role

  • Growth Strategy: Lead the development and execution of long-term plans to drive overall business growth and achieve future revenue targets.
  • Marketing & Branding: Oversee the creation and implementation of a holistic marketing and brand strategy to strengthen the company’s market position.
  • Business Development: Work with core business units to grow key product segments, expand into new customer groups, and explore opportunities in international markets.
  • Profitability Management: Drive commercial initiatives aimed at improving overall revenue and profit margins across the Group.
  • Portfolio Optimization: Pursue high‑margin business opportunities and strategically phase out or divest low‑profit projects to ensure a healthy and sustainable portfolio.

What you'll need to succeed

  • Minimum 15 years in Business Development, with at least 5 years in a strategic leadership role managing initiatives across multiple business units; exposure to manufacturing, engineering, or diversified groups is an added advantage.

  • Commercially Driven: Highly motivated by revenue growth, high‑value deals, and delivering strong bottom‑line impact.

  • Target-Oriented Mindset: Thrives in high-growth environments where targets are viewed as minimum expectations, not limits.

  • Performance-Focused: Proven success in roles where incentives and compensation are tied directly to commercial results.

  • Strong Negotiator: Able to navigate complex contract terms and consistently secure favourable outcomes.

What you'll get in return

  • Strategic leadership role with direct impact on business growth.
  • High visibility to top management and strong career advancement opportunities.
  • Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives.
  • Opportunity to lead expansion across multiple markets and business units.
  • Exposure to the automotive spare parts sector within a well-established group.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or email (Joshua.Yeoh@hays.com.my) call us (+603-7890 6287) now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Automotive
Location
Malaysia
Specialism
Marketing
Ref:
1285463

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Joshua Yeoh, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Sunway
Corporate Suite 19-01 at Sunway Resort Hotel,, Persiaran Lagoon,

Telephone: +603-7890 6287

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