Business Development Manager (East Malaysia)

In Schneider Electric, everything we do is geared towards advancing progress and sustainability for all—our colleagues, customers, partners, and the communities and societies we serve. Whether it's through our products, software, and services that propel the digital transformation of energy management and automation, or through our corporate citizenship and volunteer activities, we make a meaningful impact by empowering people and organizations to become more resilient, electric, and digital. Which is where you come in. Working at Schneider Electric means working toward a cleaner, better world. You're part of a global team built on inclusion, mastery, purpose, action, curiosity, and teamwork, turning sustainability ambitions into actions. The Role: Business Development Manager (East Malaysia) We are looking for a driven Business Development Manager for East Malaysia to accelerate Schneider Electric’s growth across Sabah and Sarawak. This role focuses on expanding market presence, developing new business opportunities, strengthening relationships with key stakeholders, and driving demand creation across priority segments. You will play a key role in shaping opportunities early, influencing specifications, and collaborating with cross‑functional teams to deliver integrated, customer-centric solutions. What will you do? Develop and execute the go-to-market strategy for Sabah & Sarawak. Identify and grow business in priority segments: Water & Environment, Buildings, Industrial, Utilities, Large Infrastructure. Build strong relationships with end users, consultants, EPC’s and government agencies. Generate quality pipeline through customer visits, roadshows, events, and partnerships. Influence specifications by working closely with consultants and the Prescription team. Lead opportunity shaping and support multi-BU deal strategies. Strengthen the partner ecosystem (EPC’s, SI’s, contractors) through engagement and enablement. Maintain accurate pipeline reporting and adhere to sales governance and compliance. What qualifications will make you successful? Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronics, or related engineering field. 5+ years of experience in sales or business development within building, industrial, or energy sectors. Strong network with consultants, EPCs, and end users in Sabah/Sarawak is an advantage. Knowledge of MV/LV systems, UPS, BMS/EMS, Industrial Automation, or Sustainability is preferred. Proven ability to open new accounts and develop new markets. Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and influencing skills. What’s in it for me? Global Family Leave Comprehensive medical coverage for employee and dependents Worldwide Employee Stock Ownership Hybrid work arrangement (New Ways of Working) …and more! Let us learn about you! Apply today. Looking to make an IMPACT with your career? When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us. IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world. We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one. Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today! €36 billion global revenue +13% organic growth + employees in + countries #1 on the Global World’s most sustainable corporations You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled. Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do. At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.