Business Development Manager

About the client:

Our client is a fast-growing regional beauty and lifestyle brand with a strong presence across Asia. With an established network of outlets and big ambitions to grow through franchising, they’re ready to take the brand nationwide, and they need a dealmaker to lead the charge.

About the role:

Love the thrill of closing a deal? This is your chance to be the very first franchise BD hire in Malaysia. You’ll find the investors, pitch the dream, negotiate the deal and watch new outlets open with your name behind them. You’ll work hand in hand with the Head of Operations and a tight-knit team, with direct visibility to leadership.

Key responsibilities:

• Hunt down and recruit the right franchise partners to power the brand’s expansion.
• Build a franchise recruitment strategy that attracts serious investors.
• Generate leads through networking, referrals, online platforms, exhibitions and events.
• Pitch the franchise opportunity, business model and investment returns with confidence.
• Own every deal from first enquiry through to negotiation and signing.
• Build lasting relationships with investors and strategic partners.
• Scout new locations and spot untapped markets for growth.
• Work with operations to make every franchisee’s onboarding smooth.
• Track your pipeline and wins, and share progress with leadership every two weeks.
• Be the face of the brand at franchise exhibitions and business events.

Key criteria:

• Fluent spoken and written Mandarin is essential. You’ll negotiate with Mandarin-speaking investors and franchise partners, and work daily with a Mandarin-speaking leadership team.
• 2 to 3 years in business development, franchise sales or partnership management.
• A background in franchise, F&B, beauty, wellness or retail is a big plus.
• Outgoing, confident and a natural people person. This is the most important trait.
• A persuasive presenter and a sharp negotiator who loves hitting targets.
• A Diploma or Degree in Business, Marketing, Sales or a related field is preferred.
• Happy to travel for meetings, site visits and exhibitions.

Why join?

• Be the first franchise BD hire and help write the brand’s Malaysia growth story.
• Real ownership, real impact and a direct line to leadership.
• RM5,000 to RM7,500 basic, plus commission on every deal you close.
• Based in Kuala Lumpur.
• A fast, simple hiring process with just 2 interview stages.

Ready to turn handshakes into new outlets? Send your CV to vishal.ramakrishnan@atomicgroup.my or reach me at +60102721765. Let’s talk!