Business Development Manager (Mechanical Vapor Recompression)

TL;DR

Business Development Manager (Mechanical Vapor Recompression): Leading the growth of the MVR business across Southeast Asia and Oceania with an accent on strategic market development and solution selling. Focus on identifying high-value industrial opportunities and managing the full project lifecycle from concept to commissioning.

Location: Hybrid; Must be based in or be able to work from Shah Alam, Malaysia

Company

A global leader in sustainable evaporation and process efficiency solutions providing industrial equipment for diverse sectors.

What you will do

• Drive regional business growth for Mechanical Vapor Recompression (MVR) systems across Southeast Asia and Oceania.
• Develop and execute go-to-market strategies for chemical processing, food & beverage, pharmaceuticals, and wastewater treatment industries.
• Lead technical-commercial discussions and feasibility reviews with senior stakeholders, plant managers, and EPCs.
• Take full ownership of the project lifecycle from early concept and proposal through to delivery and customer acceptance.
• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and regional sales teams to ensure successful project execution and commissioning.
• Provide market intelligence and competitor insights to support overall product and business strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Process, or Environmental Engineering.
• Strong experience in business development or technical sales within industrial process equipment or engineered systems.
• Proven ability to develop new markets and convert complex technical opportunities into successful projects.
• Strong commercial acumen, negotiation skills, and ability to build value-based propositions.
• English: Strong written and spoken proficiency required.
• Willingness to travel regionally within Southeast Asia and Oceania as required.

Culture & Benefits

• Access to a global network for knowledge sharing and professional growth.
• Emphasis on long-term development, innovation, and exploring new ideas.
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement splitting time between remote work and the office.
• Empowering leadership culture that encourages ownership and individual impact.