David Kennedy Recruitment is working with a leading financial services company who are looking to recruit a Business Development Manager for their Asia Markets that speaks either Thai, Malay or Korean.

Position: Business Development Manager (Asia Markets)

Location: Remote within Thailand, Malaysia, Korea

Employment type: Full-time

Remuneration: base salary 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify, recruit, and manage strategic partners, affiliates, and business introducers across target markets.
• Develop and implement strategies to drive client acquisition, revenue growth, and market penetration.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders to support long-term business success.
• Represent the organization at relevant industry events, conferences, and networking opportunities.
• Provide market intelligence to senior management, including insights on trends, competitive landscape, and regulatory updates.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams such as Marketing, Compliance, and Operations to ensure seamless execution of business initiatives.
• Monitor regional business performance and prepare regular performance and strategy reports for leadership.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Native or fluent in English (C1 level), as well as Fluency in either Thai, Malay or Korean, with strong proficiency in both written and spoken communication. 
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in business development, partnerships, or affiliate management, preferably in digital services or technology-driven sectors.
• Demonstrated success in developing and managing partner networks in international or emerging markets.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Willingness to travel within assigned regions as required.

OFFER:

• A dynamic and fun working environment with a creative and innovative team
• Competitive salary structure with performance-based commissions and incentives.
• Strategic role with autonomy and regional visibility.
• Opportunity to lead commercial growth in a key market.
• Dynamic, entrepreneurial, and results-oriented company culture.
• Clear path for professional development within a fast-growing global organization.