Business Development Executive (Basic Salary + Sales Commission)

DF Experiences Sdn Bhd is looking for a proactive, commercially driven Business Development Executive to grow our Event Management and Design & Build business.

You will develop new client relationships and secure projects ranging from mall festive decorations and retail window displays to activations, exhibitions, museums, themed environments, and custom-built installations.

This is a target-driven, client-facing role for someone who enjoys identifying opportunities, pitching creative solutions, and turning client briefs into confirmed projects. We offer a monthly basic salary plus sales commission, giving you the opportunity to increase your earnings through successful business development and project sales.

What You Will Do

• Identify and develop new business opportunities with shopping malls, retail brands, property developers, museums, event organisers, agencies, and corporate clients
• Promote and sell our Event Management and Design & Build services, including festive decorations, seasonal mall campaigns, atrium activations, retail window displays, exhibition props, experiential installations, themed environments, and custom fabrication
• Build and maintain relationships with mall marketing, operations, leasing, and management teams, as well as brand owners and key project decision-makers
• Arrange client meetings, conduct site visits, understand project briefs, and recommend suitable creative and commercial solutions
• Prepare and present company profiles, proposals, quotations, pitch decks, and project concepts with support from our creative and project teams
• Follow up proactively on leads, proposals, tenders, and client decisions to convert opportunities into confirmed projects
• Negotiate pricing, scope of work, timelines, and commercial terms within company guidelines
• Work closely with design, production, procurement, and operations teams to develop practical, competitive, and profitable proposals
• Maintain accurate client records, lead databases, and sales pipeline reports
• Monitor upcoming mall campaigns, festive seasons, retail promotions, tenant openings, tenders, and other relevant business opportunities
• Support project handovers upon confirmation and assist with client payment follow-ups when required
• Work towards agreed sales targets and business development objectives

What We Are Looking For

• A diploma or degree in Business, Marketing, Event Management, Interior Design, Architecture, Communications, or a related discipline
• At least 2 years of experience in sales, business development, account management, or project sales
• Relevant experience in Design & Build, events, exhibitions, retail fit-out, visual merchandising, festive decorations, fabrication, interiors, advertising, branding, or activations is highly preferred
• Existing relationships with shopping malls, retail groups, brand owners, agencies, developers, or event organisers will be an advantage
• Demonstrated ability to generate leads, deliver sales presentations, prepare proposals, negotiate commercial terms, and close deals
• Strong communication and presentation skills in English and Bahasa Malaysia
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Excel, and Word, with the ability to prepare clear, professional proposals
• A self-motivated, confident, and organised approach, with the ability to work independently in a fast-moving, target-driven environment
• Willingness to travel for client meetings and site visits; own transport is preferred

Salary, Commission & Benefits

• Higher basic salary of up to RM 6,000 for strong candidates with established mall, retail, or Design & Build networks and a proven ability to secure projects
• Sales commission in addition to basic salary, based on successful project sales and subject to the company’s commission scheme
• Opportunity to grow your total earnings through new client acquisition and successful project wins
• EPF, SOCSO, EIS, annual leave, and other statutory benefits