Lead, Business Development

We’re on the lookout for a Lead, Business Development to join our Marketplace team in Malaysia. This is a unique opportunity for a driven and experienced sales professional to make a direct impact on foodpanda’s growth. If you thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy building relationships, and want to be part of a dynamic and collaborative team, we’d love to hear from you. This role is based in Malaysia and reports directly to the Director, Quick Commerce.

Responsibilities:
As a Lead, Business Development, you’ll play a pivotal role in driving growth across our marketplace by:

• Leading the execution of strategic sales plans to onboard new vendors to the foodpanda platform.
• Introducing foodpanda’s suite of services and solutions to prospective partners through both in-person and virtual meetings.
• Building and managing a robust sales pipeline, identifying new business opportunities through proactive outreach and market research.
• Negotiating and closing high-value deals with key partners across the F&B, FMCG, and retail sectors.
• Ensuring a seamless handover to the Vendor Onboarding team and supporting activation efforts for newly signed accounts.
• Gathering and analyzing market insights to identify emerging trends, competitor activities, and opportunities for growth.
• Collaborating cross-functionally with internal teams including Marketing, Operations, and Account Management to ensure exceptional partner experiences.

• 7-10 years of experience in B2B sales, business development, or partnership roles—preferably within F&B, retail, or FMCG industries.
• Proven track record of consistently closing deals and exceeding sales targets.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• Self-starter mindset with the ability to work independently and adapt quickly in a dynamic environment.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and analytical skills.
• Experience using Salesforce or other CRM tools is a plus.
• Bonus: Experience in selling tech or software solutions to businesses.

• A dynamic and challenging work environment.
• A company committed to developing you personally and professionally.
• A great working atmosphere with regular company and team events.
• A vibrant and international team committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Responsibility from day one in a fast growing and global company.
• Other benefits include free food, health and dental insurance, and learning and development opportunities!