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Business Development Executive

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This job is about helping Kualesa, a cool brand that makes stylish clothes from bamboo and recycled materials, grow its presence. You might like this job because you’ll connect with new businesses and shape exciting partnerships!

RM 3000 - RM 4000

Kuala Lumpur

Job Description

Why Kualesa

Kualesa is a premium lifestyle apparel brand specialising in high-quality garments, primarily crafted from bamboo and recycled materials. As we are primarily selling online, we are currently looking to expand our distribution presence across offline channels and through corporates.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Business Development Executive to drive our expansion by identifying new stockists, distributors, and corporate clients. This role is ideal for someone who is highly organised, proactive, and skilled in building relationships. The executive will directly assist the Chief Commercial Officer in executing outreach strategies, initiating conversations, and creating proposals to broaden Kualesa's reach.


Job Requirements

Key Responsibilities

  • Prospecting & Outreach: Research and identify potential stockists, distributors, and corporate clients across core markets
  • Cold Calling & Lead Generation: Compile and maintain a database of potential business partners, initiating contact through cold calls, emails, and networking.
  • Client Engagement: Introduce Kualesa to potential partners, fostering genuine conversations.
  • Brand Representation: Effectively communicate Kualesa’s values, vision, and product benefits to stockists and B2B clients.
  • Proposal Development: Assist in creating tailored proposals for potential partners, detailing pricing, expectations, and partnership benefits.
  • Sales Support: Receive mentorship from the Chief Commercial Officer to refine outreach strategies, track pipeline progress, and improve conversion rates.

Qualifications and benefits

  • Strong organisational and research skills for identifying new business opportunities.
  • Confident, proactive communicator with experience in cold outreach or a willingness to learn.
  • Ability to build trust and rapport quickly.
  • Effective storyteller who can convey Kualesa’s brand ethos and sustainability mission.
  • Detail-oriented and structured, particularly in handling proposals and client communications.
  • Experience in sales, partnerships, or business development is a plus but not mandatory.
  • Competitive salary and commission structure

Skills

Sales
Sales Prospecting
Relationship Management
Sales Presentations
Proposal Development
Cold Calling
Brand Representation
Sales Support
Organizational Skills
Detail Oriented

Company Benefits

Hybrid work arrangement

Work from home 1.5 days of the week.

Monthly Team Outings

Monthly team dinners and activities to encourage cross-department bonding.

Staff Discount

Exclusive staff preferential rates on new collections and restocks.


Additional Info

Company Activity

Last active - 1 week ago

Career Level

Junior Executive


Company Profile

Kualesa Apparel Sdn. Bhd.-logo-image

Kualesa Apparel Sdn. Bhd.

Kualesa is a premium lifestyle apparel brand founded in 2021 with the belief that comfort and consciousness can coexist. Rooted in Southeast Asia and inspired by its diverse cultures and environments, Kualesa creates thoughtfully designed clothing that meets the pace of modern life—from laid-back weekends to active pursuits. At the heart of the brand is a commitment to sustainable materials and practices. Kualesa...