Commercial Partnerships Manager

Kuala Lumpur Permanent MYR240,000 - MYR300,000 per year View Job Description
This role is responsible for driving revenue growth and expanding market penetration through a network of independent business owners. You will build strategic partnerships, identify growth opportunities, and help partners improve commercial performance. Success in this role requires strong relationship-building skills, commercial acumen, and the ability to influence business owners through tailored solutions that deliver long-term, sustainable growth.
  • Influence business leaders and deliver measurable commercial growth.
  • Own a growth-focused channel with significant market opportunity.

About Our Client

Our client is a globally recognized market leader with a strong track record of innovation and commercial excellence. As part of their continued growth ambitions, they are seeking a commercially minded professional to help accelerate development within a key business channel.

Job Description

  • Develop and execute growth strategies across a portfolio of independent business partners.
  • Build trusted relationships with business owners and key decision-makers, acting as a consultative advisor rather than a traditional account manager.
  • Analyze business performance, identify revenue opportunities, and develop tailored growth plans to improve commercial outcomes.
  • Lead negotiations, partnership reviews, and business development initiatives to expand market share and penetration.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver sustainable growth across the channel.
  • Engage credibly with business owners on topics such as profitability, customer retention, service excellence, workforce management, local marketing initiatives, and business expansion plans.
  • Candidates from sectors where success depends on influencing independent operators, entrepreneurs, franchisees, dealers, workshops, clinics, distributors, or other owner-led businesses will be particularly relevant.

The Successful Applicant

  • Strong commercial acumen and business development capability.
  • Demonstrated success growing revenue through relationship-led selling.
  • Ability to engage credibly with business owners and discuss profitability, customer acquisition, operations, workforce challenges, productivity, and business growth.
  • Experience operating within fragmented markets with multiple independent accounts.
  • Strong consultative selling and stakeholder management skills.

What's on Offer

  • Performance-based bonus.
  • Permanent role with growth opportunities.
Contact
Aria Jalalullail
Quote job ref
JN-092026-7113953
Phone number
+60323024006

Job summary

Function
Sales
Specialisation
Account Manager
What is your area of specialisation?
FMCG (Fast Moving Consumer Goods)
Location
Kuala Lumpur
Contract Type
Permanent
Consultant name
Aria Jalalullail
Consultant contact
+60323024006
Job Reference
JN-092026-7113953

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