Business Development Manager (Automotive) - Top leading automotive supplier

About The Company

One of the world's leading Tier-1 automotive suppliers, serving major global automakers with automotive components, systems, and mobility solutions. They are looking for Manager for a new business team.

Responsibilities

• Spearhead the development and implementation of new business models within the Malaysian automotive aftermarket.
• Collaborate with senior management to formulate and execute market growth and expansion strategies.
• Identify, evaluate, and establish new business opportunities, distribution channels, and strategic partnerships.
• Work closely with regional offices, headquarters in Japan, and cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of business initiatives.
• Act as a key liaison between the Malaysia operations and global stakeholders to drive alignment and effective communication.
• Conduct market intelligence, industry research, and competitive analysis to support business planning and strategic decisions.
• Develop and deliver business proposals, management reports, and presentations for key stakeholders.
• Manage and oversee project implementation, ensuring milestones, timelines, and objectives are achieved.
• Support commercial discussions and negotiations with customers and partners to build long-term, sustainable business relationships.
• Track business performance, analyze results, and recommend improvement initiatives to drive growth and operational effectiveness.
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, or a related discipline.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Minimum of 5 years relevant professional experience, preferably in business development, consulting, or project management.
• Strong leadership capabilities with excellent people management and team supervision skills.
• Proven ability to manage stakeholders across multiple functions and organizational levels.
• Comfortable working in a multicultural, cross-functional, and regional environment.
• Knowledge of the automotive industry is an added advantage, but not a prerequisite.
  
  

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