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Business Development Executive

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Business Development Executive

Location: 11900 Bayan Baru, Penang Branch

Employment type : Full Time


Join GAC and Drive the Growth of Global Logistics

Are you a dynamic, commercially minded logistics professional ready to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in an environment where initiative, collaboration and results are valued? If you’re passionate about building relationships, winning new business and make an impact, GAC Cargo System Sdn Bhd wants to hear from you.

The Role
This role requires strong market knowledge, customer focus, and the ability to turn opportunities into long term partnerships. If appointed, you will be the key sales driver for our logistics services, by identifying, developing and growing business opportunities. in our Logistics department.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Actively acquiring and growing new customers for logistics services, including Sea Freight, Air Freight, Road Freight, and Oil & Gas (Energy) logistics solutions.

  • Achieving and exceeding sales targets and business development KPIs.

  • Building, maintaining and strengthening relationships with customers, suppliers, key stakeholders and sales team.

  • Identifying upselling and cross-selling opportunities.

  • Developing and implementing strategic sales plans to maximize revenue and leverage internal resources.

  • Assisting in the preparation of proposals and quotations.

  • Collaborating with operations and internal teams to ensure seamless service.

Why join GAC?
As a GAC employee, you will:

  • become part of the GAC global community, where people are valued for who they are, not just their job

  • join a multinational organization in a dynamic working environment

  • take on challenges to support your personal growth and the company’s success

  • join us on our journey to a more sustainable future.


What we’re looking for:

Qualifications & Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree preferred, minimum Diploma in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related disciplines.

  • At least 2-3 years’ experience in Business Development, ideally in logistics.

  • Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia

  • Good exposure in freight forwarding / logistics

Skills & Attributes

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills

  • Proficiency in CRM tools and Microsoft Office Suite

  • Results‑driven and target‑oriented

  • Proven track record of measurable sales achievements

  • Strong ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Benefits

  • Attractive commission structure

  • Flexible working arrangement

  • Comprehensive medical coverage

  • Annual health screening programme

  • Career development and growth opportunities

  • Continuous training and development support

  • Company mobile phone and SIM card (role-based provision)

  • Festival celebrations and employee engagement activities

  • Health Wellness Program

  • Employee Referral Program

  • Flexi benefit (Gym, Dental)

  • Birthday leave

  • Marital allowance (Newly married)

If you think you have what it takes to become part of the GAC Cargo System team, we look forward to receiving your application.

Please note that as well as working to recruit staff members via GAC channels, GAC does use third-party recruiters to recruit for specific positions within the Group. Please do however, be aware of unaffiliated recruiters purporting to represent GAC that ask for payment in return for facilitating interviews. A genuine third-party recruiter working with GAC will never ask for payment to facilitate an interview. If you would like to make an application to join GAC, please always ensure to apply through our official channels on or our LinkedIn listing..

What this application asks

recruitee

Full name, Email, CV, Cover letter, Phone

  • Are you currently or have you previously been employed by GAC? yes / no
  • Which of the following best describes your legal work authorization status in Malaysia? choose one
  • How many years have you worked in similar role business development? choose one
  • Do you have freight forwarding experience? yes / no
  • Do you have experience in sales role? yes / no
  • Which modes of freight are you most experienced in? (Sea, Air, Road)
  • What is your expected monthly salary?
  • How soon would you be able to join us? choose one
  • Please select your highest completed level of education. choose one
  • Please attach your highest academic qualifications (Diploma, Certificate) upload · optional
  • Please attach additional qualifications upload · optional
  • Please attach additional qualifications upload · optional
  • GAC may perform background checks in accordance with applicable laws. If asked, would you give your consent to this? yes / no
  • GAC may perform medical test in accordance with applicable laws. If asked, would you give your consent to this? yes / no

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