{"id":15499,"date":"2025-05-21T08:53:00","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T08:53:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peoplelake.asia\/?post_type=awsm_job_openings&#038;p=15499"},"modified":"2025-05-21T09:03:59","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T09:03:59","slug":"sr-business-development-associate-merchant-acquisitions","status":"publish","type":"awsm_job_openings","link":"https:\/\/peoplelake.asia\/zh\/jobs\/sr-business-development-associate-merchant-acquisitions\/","title":{"rendered":"Business Development Manager (Merchant Acquisitions)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>About the Company:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our client is a technology-driven company focused on integrating digital solutions into diverse business sectors. They specialize in fintech, eCommerce, artificial intelligence (AI), and online-to-offline (O2O) ecosystems, leveraging technology to enhance consumer experiences and create scalable, high-growth opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Role Overview<\/strong>: <br>Business Development Manager is expecting to spearhead the launch and expansion of company&#8217;s merchant voucher (digital coupon) platform in Malaysia. In this strategic, high-ownership role, you will shape and execute the go-to-market strategy from the ground up \u2013 driving market penetration, merchant acquisition, and partnership growth to establish the new platform as the go-to merchant rewards and digital coupon infrastructure in the country. Reporting directly to the CEO, the BD Manager will work cross-functionally with marketing, product, and data teams to ensure a successful rollout and scalable growth of this new venture. This is a high-impact role for a proactive leader excited about building a business in a fast-growing digital rewards market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Key Responsibilities<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Strategy &amp; Market Launch<\/strong><br> &#8212; Develop and execute the go-to-market strategy for company\u2019s new platform in Malaysia, including market research, target segmentation, pricing, and rollout planning.<br>&#8212; Identify market opportunities and refine value propositions to effectively penetrate the SME and enterprise segments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Merchant Acquisition &amp; Sales Funnel<\/strong><br>&#8212; Proactively identify, target, and onboard merchant clients (from small businesses to large enterprises) onto the new platform.<br>&#8212; Manage the entire sales funnel \u2013 from lead generation, prospect pitching, and negotiation to closing deals and onboarding new merchants \u2013 ensuring a robust pipeline and steady conversion rates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Partnerships &amp; Market Presence<\/strong><br>&#8212; Forge strategic partnerships (e.g. with industry associations, payment providers, and marketing agencies) to amplify new platform\u2019s market presence and drive adoption at scale.<br>&#8212; Represent the Company and the new platform at industry events, meetings, and presentations, serving as a key evangelist to promote the platform and build its brand in the Malaysian market.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cross-Functional Collaboration<\/strong><br>&#8212;  Collaborate closely with the Marketing team to design and implement campaigns, promotions, and outreach programs that generate merchant leads and boost platform usage.<br>&#8212; Work with Data\/Analytics teams to monitor performance metrics, user engagement, and coupon redemption data, using insights to adjust strategies and improve merchant success on the platform.<br>&#8212; Coordinate with new platform\u2019s product and technical teams to relay local market feedback and ensure the platform\u2019s features\/services align with Malaysian merchants\u2019 needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reporting &amp; Growth Scaling<\/strong><br>&#8212; Report directly to the CEO on business development performance, market feedback, key metrics, and ongoing strategy refinements.<br>&#8212; Take ownership of commercial targets (e.g. merchant count, transaction volume, revenue), and ensure the initiative meets its growth projections and revenue goals within the first year and beyond.<br>&#8212; Plan for scale-up by outlining future team structure, operational processes, and growth strategies as the merchant base and platform usage expand. (This role may evolve to lead a larger sales\/business development team as the venture grows.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Qualifications &amp; Requirements<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance or a related field. (MBA or other relevant master\u2019s degree is a plus.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>5\u20138+ years of experience in business development, sales, or strategic partnerships, with a track record of driving growth and closing deals \u2013 preferably in tech, fintech, SaaS, or digital platform environments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proven experience launching new products or entering new markets is highly desirable. (Experience in the digital payments, e-commerce, or loyalty\/rewards sector is a strong advantage.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrated success in engaging and managing both SME and enterprise clients, including building relationships with senior decision-makers and navigating longer sales cycles for enterprise deals.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Skills &amp; Attributes:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Strategic &amp; Analytical: Ability to craft market entry strategies and make data-driven decisions; strong business acumen to identify growth opportunities and optimize sales approaches.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sales &amp; Negotiation: Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills with a talent for consultative selling and adapting pitches to different client needs.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Relationship Building: Strong networker with the ability to establish credibility and trust with a diverse range of clients and partners. Customer-focused mindset to ensure merchant success and satisfaction.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Entrepreneurial Drive: Self-motivated, proactive, and hands-on. Comfortable operating in a startup-like environment \u2013 capable of working independently, setting priorities, and quickly adapting to changes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaboration: Effective team player who can work cross-functionally and influence internal stakeholders. Experience coordinating with marketing, product, and analytics teams to achieve common goals.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Language: Fluent in English (written and spoken). 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