Business Development Specialist (Chinese and Malay)

David Kennedy Recruitment is working with a young financial/FX company led by a management team with over 20 years of experience. Their mission is to simplify trading complexities and deliver excellence to clients across multiple continents and countries. The successful employee will lead their expansion initiatives in ASIA. The ideal candidate will be a fluent Malay and Chinese speaker with proven experience in business development and team management on the Asian market.


Position:  Business Development Specialist

Location: Remote from anywhere in SEA

Employment type: Service Agreement/Self-employment (no Employment contract option available)

Remuneration: Fixed monthly payment


RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities in Asia
• Create and execute effective sales and marketing strategies to penetrate the Asian market
• Manage and nurture strong relationships with potential and current clients in the region
• Oversee and lead sales and marketing teams in Asia to achieve established goals
• Collaborate closely with other departments to ensure alignment of business goals and strategies
• Analyze the market and competition to identify key trends and opportunities
• Prepare regular reports on business performance and present recommendations for improvements
• Represent the company at events, conferences, and meetings with clients and potential partners in Asia

REQUIREMENTS:

• Fluency in a Chinese dialect and Malay , both verbal and written (C1). Proficiency in English, at least B1
• Forex experience with an active portfolio of Asian clients is an absolute must (please do not expect a reply if you do not have this)
• Ideally residing in Malaysia, or SEA
• Demonstrated leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate and guide staff
• Strong knowledge of how to expand the network fast
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Results-oriented mindset and ability to work in a goal-driven environment
• Excellent analytical skills and ability to make informed decisions
• Availability to travel within Asia as needed

OFFER:

• Competitive remuneration
• An opportunity to build a company and grow in it
• Private medical insurance
• The freedom and flexibility of fully remote work
• Collaborative and supportive team environment