About Us
Asgard is a multiple award-winning local recruitment company specialising in connecting top talent with leading companies across the Tech, Banking, Financial Services, Insurance (BFSI), Oil & Gas, and Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sectors.
About the Role
We are hiring on behalf of our client — a fast-growing technology company developing advanced AI-driven solutions that optimise HVAC performance across complex industrial environments. Their solutions serve industries including semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and precision manufacturing, helping organisations reduce energy consumption while maintaining strict operational and environmental standards.
We are seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager to expand our client's presence across Malaysia, Singapore, and Southeast Asia. This role focuses on identifying, developing, and converting new business opportunities into commercial engagements.
The ideal candidate balances strategic thinking with hands-on execution — comfortable engaging senior stakeholders while actively driving day-to-day pipeline development and deal progression.
What You'll Do
Business Development & Pipeline Creation
- Identify and prioritise target industries and accounts across manufacturing, data centres, and large commercial assets
- Build and maintain a structured pipeline aligned with company strategy
- Develop and execute outreach strategies including cold outreach, referrals, and direct engagement
- Conduct discovery discussions to understand operational and commercial needs
Commercial Development
- Translate technical capabilities into clear business value propositions
- Support proposal development, presentations, and commercial discussions
- Collaborate with internal teams to shape tailored solutions for clients
- Drive opportunities toward pilot projects and commercial agreements
Client Engagement
- Build relationships with decision-makers across business and technical functions
- Navigate complex stakeholder environments to move opportunities forward
- Represent the company in client meetings and selected industry engagements
Market Development
- Contribute market insights to refine positioning and go-to-market strategy
- Identify potential collaboration or ecosystem opportunities
- Support expansion into new sectors and markets where relevant
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience in business development or B2B sales
- Background in industrial, HVAC, engineering, or technical solution-based industries
- Familiarity with Southeast Asia's regional business landscape and cross-market opportunity development
- Ability to engage both senior decision-makers and technical stakeholders effectively
- Strong communication and value-based selling skills
- Track record of managing multiple opportunities and maintaining deal momentum
- Proactive, self-driven, and comfortable with outbound business development
- Willingness to travel within Southeast Asia for client engagements
What's on Offer
- Direct exposure to a founding team and early-stage growth environment
- Engagement with high-value industrial and commercial clients
- Strong ownership culture with real growth potential
- Competitive compensation package with performance-based incentives
Pay: RM10,000.00 - RM14,000.00 per month
Benefits:
Application Question(s):
- Have you worked in B2B sales or business development within industrial, HVAC, engineering, or technical solution-based industries?
- Have you personally owned a deal from cold outreach through to a signed agreement?
- Which Southeast Asian markets have you actively developed business in?
- Have you sold solutions that required buy-in from both a technical team and a business/finance decision-maker within the same deal?
- What percentage of your current or most recent pipeline did you personally generate through outbound prospecting?
Work Location: In person