Business Development Executive (Academy)

Position Summary:

The Business Development Executive (Academy) is responsible for promoting and growing the Academy's training and learning solutions by identifying new business opportunities, developing client relationships, and achieving sales targets. This role focuses on corporate training, HRD Corp claimable programmes, and professional development solutions for both individual and corporate clients.

Main Responsibilities:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities to promote the Academy's training programmes and services.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with corporate clients, government agencies, educational institutions, and business partners.
• Conduct sales presentations, product demonstrations, and training consultations to prospective clients.
• Understand clients' training needs and recommend suitable learning solutions and programmes.
• Prepare quotations, proposals, and training agreements, and follow up on business opportunities.
• Achieve individual sales targets and contribute to the Academy's revenue growth.
• Coordinate with the Training and Operations teams to ensure the successful delivery of training programmes.
• Participate in exhibitions, networking events, seminars, webinars, and other marketing activities to generate leads.
• Maintain accurate sales records, customer information, and pipeline updates in the CRM system.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to identify new business opportunities.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by Management.

Main Requirements:

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Human Resource Management, or a related field.
• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in business development, sales, or account management.
• Experience in corporate training, HRD Corp claimable training, education, or learning & development will be an added advantage.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and able to work independently.
• Strong relationship-building and customer service skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and CRM systems.
• Possess own transport and be willing to travel and meet clients on site if necessary.

The Package:

• Basic Salary
• Sales Commission
• Annual Leave, Medical Leave
• Special Granted Leaves (Birthday Leave, Marriage Leave, Compassionate Leave)
• Medical Benefit, Group Hospitalization Insurance
• Flexi Benefit Entitlement, Laptop Provided, Monthly Employee Engagement Events
• Working Hours: 9:00AM - 6:00PM (Monday – Friday)
• Grow career with clear opportunities for advancement and professional development
• Office location easy access to public transportation [KL Sentral Station (e.g. MRT, LRT, Monorail, KTM)]