Business Development Executive (Mandarin Speaker)
At a glance
Mid-level Business Development role at PolicyStreet. Kuala Lumpur.
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What you'll do
- Find and contact SME, corporate, and partner prospects through calls, email, LinkedIn, events, and referrals
- Build the lead pipeline, assess prospects, and arrange meetings for senior sellers to close
- Help prepare proposals, quotations, and presentation materials for prospective clients
- Keep CRM lead and activity records current while meeting outreach and qualified-meeting targets
- Attend industry events, roadshows, and partner meetings as a company representative when needed
What you bring
- Up to three years in sales, business development, or another client-facing position, including fresh graduates with suitable drive
- Confidence with cold calls, email outreach, and direct messages, alongside strong English communication
- Mandarin or Cantonese skills can help you reach more clients, while Bahasa Malaysia is an advantage
- You follow up consistently, handle rejection, and stay willing to learn about insurance and financial services
Who this fits
This role suits an early-career business development professional who is comfortable with outbound prospecting, disciplined follow-up, and rejection. Mandarin is highlighted for broader client reach, with Bahasa Malaysia listed as a plus. The job is onsite in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and includes representing the company at events and partner meetings when needed.
From the employer
• Identify and reach out to prospective clients (SMEs, corporates, and partners) who could benefit from our insurance solutions
• Build and manage a pipeline of leads through outbound calls, emails, LinkedIn, events, and referrals
• Qualify leads and set up meetings for senior sales team members to close
• Support the preparation of proposals, quotations, and pitch materials
• Maintain accurate, up-to-date records of leads and activity in our CRM
• Represent PolicyStreet at industry events, roadshows, and partner meetings when needed
• Hit monthly and quarterly targets for outreach activity and qualified meetings booked
Requirements
• 0–3 years of experience in sales, business development, or a client-facing role (fresh graduates with the right drive are welcome to apply)
• Comfortable with cold outreach, ie: calls, emails, and DMs don't intimidate you
• Strong communication skills in English; Bahasa Malaysia is a plus, and Mandarin/Cantonese is a bonus for reaching a wider client base
• Organised and disciplined about following up, you don't let leads go cold
• Curious about insurance and financial services, or willing to get there fast
• Resilient; you're fine with hearing “no” and moving on to the next conversation
Benefits
PERKS YOU’LL GET TO ENJOY WHILE WORKING HERE!
- Medical & Life Insurance extended to spouse & children.
- Flexi Benefits available for transport, dental, optical, traditional medicine etc.
- Dedicated learning opportunities & development plans to grow your career.
- Young & energetic team with focus on Innovation & Collaborate, elevating a fun working culture.
At PolicyStreet, we uphold the principles of equal opportunity and embrace diversity. We are committed to a workplace free from discrimination based on race, religion, colour, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Find out more about us via our website at www.policystreet.com.
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