Business Development General Manager

We are seeking an ambitious, highly strategic, and commercially driven Business Development General Manager ("GM") to lead our regional expansion. The GM will spearhead our market penetration, build high-level strategic partnerships, and drive revenue growth to take our company to the next level. This is a senior executive-level role for a proven leader who thrives in fast-paced and high-growth environments.

Roles & Responsibilities

(i) Strategic Growth: Develop, execute, and oversee business strategies aligned with corporate objectives to drive revenue and market expansion.

(ii) Partner & Client Relationships: Build and maintain high-level relationships with key clients, distributors, and strategic partners.

(iii) Market Intelligence: Conduct market research to analyse trends, assess competitors' activities, and identify new, profitable growth opportunities.

(iv) Leadership & Team Management: Lead, mentor, and scale the business development and sales teams to achieve and exceed sales targets.

(v)Deal Execution: Lead contract negotiations and manage discussions to secure favorable commercial terms for the company.

(vi) Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with internal teams (product, marketing, and operations) to ensure seamless execution of new business initiatives.

(vi) Financial Management: Manage the P&L for the business development division, establish financial growth plans, and optimize pricing/tenders.

Qualifications& Requirements

(i) Experience: Minimum of 8–10 years of progressive experience in senior business development, commercial leadership, or general management.

(ii) Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Economics, or a relevant discipline.

(iii) Proven Track Record: Demonstrated ability to close high-value deals, scale operations, and enter new markets successfully.

(iv) Leadership Skills: Strong executive presence, with experience leading cross-functional teams and managing P&L.

(v) Communication: Excellent interpersonal, intercultural, and negotiation skills. Must be able to read, write and speak both English and Mandarin.

(vi) Others: Familiar with China & Malaysia export laws and procedures and Singapore import laws and procedures.