Manager / Senior Manager - Business Development

Responsibilities:

• Conduct research and intelligence gathering on various business sectors, potential new ventures, targets, partners, and alternative asset classes, focusing on situation analysis, market trends, competition, pricing, business models, and financial analyses.
• Develop and implement strategic business proposals and strategies for pursuing identified projects, enhancing the organisation's positioning within the Property industry.
• Drive the evaluation of new business development opportunities including acquisitions, disposals, mergers, and new investments, ensuring alignment with the Group’s strategic goals.
• Lead cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration across departments and facilitating effective communication and partnerships with external stakeholders.
• Meet key stakeholders including MIDA, Invest Malaysia, Invest Johor, etc. to establish maintain strong stakeholder relationships to advance the organisation's presence and interests.
• To support negotiate and finalise deal structures and pricing, leading business-value analysis, deal execution, project management, and documentation processes.
• Enhance and innovate business development tools and materials, such as presentations, pitches, and promotional videos.
• Take on additional leadership duties as directed by management, aimed at advancing the department’s goals and the organisation’s market presence.

Requirements:

• Advanced degree preferred in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience in business development / corporate planning, with a proven track record of leading projects and initiatives.
• Strong leadership abilities, capable of directing teams and projects with minimal oversight and driving significant business outcomes.
• Good analytical and synthesis skills, able to translate complex data and research into strategic insights and compelling propositions for senior management, internal teams, and external partners.
• Highly developed interpersonal and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage effectively at all levels within and outside the organisation.
• Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English.
• Able to travel to Johor as and when required (20%-30%).
• Exposure in Johor property market is a huge advantage.