Business Development Executive/Manager (High Commissions)

• Level 13A, Wisma Mont Kiara, No. 1, Jalan Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia
• Full-time

Company Description

Gagasan Solar is a solar energy developer and investment firm. We invest in, and develop Commercial and Industrial (C&I) solar plants on the rooftops of C&I buildings such as factories and shopping malls, for zero upfront cost. We subsequently sell the solar energy to our C&I clients at a lower tariff rate than their existing electricity provider.

Over the next 2 years, we're investing RM200m into C&I solar plants. For more information about us, please visit gagasansolar.com.

We're hiring our founding team. Be part of our core team and grow with us. You'll have the opportunity to shape our fast-growing company's DNA. You'll report directly to the CEO and have a direct impact on organizational-level decisions.

Job Description

We're hiring a Business Development professional that will directly report to the CEO, representing the CEO in executing and managing the company's business development and sales activities. As we are a young company, you are expected to contribute to other areas of the organisation from time to time. This is a role that offers high commissions.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Representing the CEO in managing and growing the company's Commercial and
• Industrial (C&I) sales and business development pipeline by managing internal and external stakeholders.
• Project management and reporting of status of BD activities directly to the CEO
• Receiving and reaching out to inbound prospect enquiries via phone call and WhatsApp
• Filtering and qualifying inbound prospects to determine feasibility
• Monitoring and oversight of every step of the BD process
• Direct involvement in closing C&I solar deals. You will be required to attend physical meetings with prospective C&I clients.

Qualifications

- Minimum work experience: 2-7 years in Commercial and Industrial (C&I) solar sales/business development is preferred but not necessary.

- The role is largely business development focused. You should have 2-7 years of experience in business development or sales.

- Language requirements: A good verbal command of English, Mandarin and/or Bahasa.

- Have transportation and willingness to travel

- As part of our founding team, attitude is a large consideration. We're looking for considerate, energetic, and ambitious people.

Why this role? If any or all of the below interests you, this role is right for you:

- Working in a young, dynamic company that's open to new ideas.

- A fast track to the management level in 1-3 years.

- C-level and organisational visibility and exposure to shorten your learning curve.

- Growing with a fast-growing, fast-paced company.

- Being part of a considerate and kind team.

Remuneration:

- A competitive base salary + Commission

- Performance incentives.

- EPF/SOCSO.

- Travel allowances.

- Allowances related to BD activities.

Additional Information

With our rapid growth in uncharted territory, our culture is fast-paced, exciting, and most importantly supportive. Teamwork, relationships, and kindness are important to us. 

A few words to describe our culture, environment, and what you can expect by working with us:

• Fast-paced
• Steep learning curve
• Challenging and more than equally rewarding
• You'll be well supported and trained, but also expected to learn on the job and be independent
• You'll form deep relationships with the team, beyond the office

This is a role for those who seek the opportunity to work hard for something meaningful and rewarding (both financially and personally).