Executive Associate to Director

Executive Associate to Director

QK Group is looking for an ambitious, driven and commercially minded Executive Associate to Director to work directly alongside the Founder across business expansion, client relations and new business development.

This is an entrepreneur development role for someone who wants to learn how businesses are built, identify new opportunities and eventually take ownership of a business vertical within the Group.

The role is highly client-facing and involves networking, social engagements, business events, industry functions and relationship building.

The candidate should understand the expectations, standards and preferences of premium and luxury clientele, and be comfortable representing the Group professionally in high-level business and social environments.

This is not a conventional 9-to-5 role. Flexibility, availability and mobility are important parts of the position.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Founder on business expansion and new ventures
• Attend client meetings, networking events and business functions
• Build relationships with clients, partners and industry contacts
• Understand and manage premium and luxury client expectations
• Support business proposals, presentations and new opportunities
• Research isolated, underserved and emerging market segments
• Identify market gaps and potential new business concepts
• Support the development and launch of new ventures
• Attend onsite projects and events when required
• Take increasing ownership of projects and business opportunities

Requirements

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Confident, professional and comfortable in networking and social environments
• Good understanding of premium and luxury client expectations
• Presentable, well-spoken and commercially minded
• Proactive, resourceful and able to work independently
• Strong follow-up and problem-solving skills
• Willing to work beyond normal office hours when required
• Available for selected evenings, weekends and public holidays
• Willing and able to travel locally or overseas at short notice when required
• Fresh graduates with strong potential are welcome

Added Advantage

• Business development or sales experience
• Experience dealing with premium or luxury clientele
• Strong networking ability
• Knowledge of AI tools, digital marketing or automation
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Experience in events, hospitality, media or creative industries

Career Opportunity

This role is designed to develop the candidate beyond a conventional employee mindset.

A high-performing candidate may have the opportunity to identify, develop and eventually lead a new business vertical, build a team and take responsibility for its growth.

There is potential to progress toward a management or Director-level role based on performance, leadership capability and business results.

Location: Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Normal Office Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Flexibility outside normal working hours, strong networking ability and readiness to travel are important requirements of this role.