Business Development Manager SEA & Korea

About the role

The Business Development Manager will lead commercial growth across Southeast Asia, Korea and Taiwan, focusing on technical solutions for the semiconductor, chemical/gas and pharmaceutical sectors. This newly created role is responsible for identifying new opportunities, expanding existing accounts and building long‑term strategic partnerships.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional business development plans selling technical solutions across SEA, Korea and Taiwan.
• Identify, qualify and secure new business opportunities within semiconductor, chemical/gas and pharma industries.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision‑makers and stakeholders.
• Lead the sales process from prospecting through negotiation to contract award.
• Create strategic account plans to drive revenue growth.
• Maintain an accurate sales pipeline and forecasting process.
• Collaborate with operational and technical teams to deliver successful customer outcomes.
• Prepare proposals, presentations and commercial submissions.
• Identify cross‑selling opportunities with internal stakeholders.

Required profile

• Degree qualified with a strong technical solution sales background.
• 10+ years of business development, sales or account management experience across Southeast Asia.
• Proven success in winning and growing strategic accounts across multiple markets.
• Strong commercial acumen and consultative selling skills.
• Experience managing complex sales cycles involving multiple stakeholders.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and pipeline management.
• Self‑motivated, entrepreneurial and able to work independently.

Required skills

• CRM

What we offer

• Newly created regional opportunity with strong growth potential.
• High visibility with senior regional and global leadership.
• Opportunity to shape and influence commercial strategy across Southeast Asia.
• Dynamic and collaborative international environment.
• Competitive salary package with performance‑based incentives.