Regional Business Development Manager

Ready to break boundaries with the most iconic name in world records? Join our client as their Regional Business Development Manager and drive record-breaking success across Southeast Asia!

What You Will Do:

As the Regional Business Development Manager, you will be the driving force behind our client’s expansion in Southeast Asia, particularly focusing on Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand. Your key responsibilities will include:

· Expanding the brand’s outreach and sales efforts across SEA, actively generating new leads and business opportunities.

· Engage with clients from brands, agencies, and non-profits, in order to guide them through market expansions.

· Build and execute strategies for underdeveloped markets like Indonesia and maintain relationships with partner agencies in Thailand and Malaysia.

· Develop the brand’s services in the region, offering a range of solutions for high-impact marketing and public relations campaigns.

· Operate independently and travel across SEA to meet clients and drive results.

Essential Skills & Experience:

· Solid experience in lead generation and client acquisition within the SEA markets, with a focus on long sales cycles (3-6 months).

· Local Market Knowledge – especially for Indonesia, fluency in Bahasa Melayu / Indonesia and a deep understanding of the local business environment.

· Ability to work remotely with minimal supervision – balancing independent decision-making with team collaboration.

· Experience in building outreach strategies from scratch, particularly in underdeveloped markets such as Indonesia.

For more information on this role, please click on the link below or connect with me, Anukaa, at amahendran@welovesalt.com / 0127894074 for a conversation today! Looking to hire for similar Sales roles in Malaysia or Indonesia? Reach out to us to discuss opportunities!

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