Manager, Business Development

Responsibilities:

• Take ownership and act as overall lead or bid manager of the end-to-end business development cycle for clients in Penang / Kedah
• Identify project leads, through business networks with industrial players, consultant and contractors, etc.
• Leading the complete project development cycle from client’s engagement, solution development, commercial viability and proposal strategy, negotiation until contract signing.
• Develop winning strategy, guiding and directing internal support functions (technical, finance, legal)
• Customize financial modelling and tariff structure according to client’s preference
• Prepare business proposal for management approval and lead all client engagement until contract award
• Initiate, co-organize and attend marketing events (such as conferences and seminars)
• Ensure project monitoring tool is complete and up to date
• Weekly reporting to local management; and weekly activity updates to regional BD community

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or equivalent
• 8 years in the field of renewable energy, industrial facility management, power projects or other infrastructure related project development
• Experience in design or development or management of energy projects such as biogas/biomass system, thermal / cooling system, for industrial plants. Experience in rooftop solar system is an added advantage.
• Proactive and independent
• Strong management and leadership skills
• Excellent communication skills, resilient, and team spirit
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Ability to elicit business requirements from clients
• Detail-oriented and capable of delivering a high level of accuracy
• Strong time management skills and able to complete tasks on schedule