FGE, Business Development Director (min 12 months contract) - Malaysia

About the Team

We are seeking individuals with strong C-suite connections and deep local market expertise who are passionate about creating business opportunities and driving client engagement.

This is a Business Development role on a minimum 12-month Independent Contractor basis, where you will:

1. Gain full exposure to our processes and solutions.
2. Leverage your market knowledge and network to generate leads and drive sales.
3. Build and nurture relationships with C-level executives.
4. Develop a solid understanding of clients and their industry sectors over time.
5. Drive sales across all service lines, including research services, consulting, and marketing solutions, within multiple industries.
6. Be compensated solely based on success*, earning 10% to 12% of deal sizes.

This role offers the potential for unlimited earnings, with compensation tied to milestone-based success invoicing. Please note that there is no fixed basic salary.

*purely on success basis, with no monthly retainer fee

Qualifications

Experience:

• 10+ years of business development, sales, or client engagement experience.
• Proven track record of working with C-suite executives and decision-makers.
• Strong network and established relationships within local and regional markets.
• Experience in B2B sales, consulting, market research, or professional services.
• Prior success in an independent contractor, commission-based, or entrepreneurial role is a plus.

Skills:

• Strategic networking & relationship-building with senior executives.
• Lead generation & deal-closing expertise across multiple industries.
• Excellent negotiation & communication skills.
• Ability to identify market opportunities and drive revenue growth.
• Strong business acumen with an understanding of market trends and industry dynamics.
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and entrepreneurial mindset.

Benefits

Why this? There is a great wealth of talent around the world, which needs to be more utilized due to location, lifestyle, work-at-home requirements, etc.; unlimited earning potential, with compensation directly tied to successful invoicing outcomes.

Why now? The global economy is going through the next major transformation; every talent must be engaged to help the planet thrive and survive in the future. We can start today!

Why you? Fully utilize all of your experience, education, strategic insights, and leadership to help shape the future.

Why Frost? Frost & Sullivan has spent more than 6 decades focusing on the transformation of the global economy, investors, strategy, industries, and careers. Our global brand and footprint are the ideal leveraging tools to take your expertise to the world.