Country Business Developer

Location:
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Business:
Business Assurance
Position type:
Full Time
Contract type:
Permanent Employee
Job ID:
3183
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Overview

About us

We are the independent expert in assurance and risk management. Driven by our purpose, to safeguard life, property, and the environment, we empower our customers and their stakeholders with facts and reliable insights so that critical decisions can be made with confidence.

As a trusted voice for many of the world’s most successful organizations, we use our knowledge to advance safety and performance, set industry benchmarks, and inspire and invent solutions to tackle global transformations.

About Business Assurance

We help companies ensure compliance, build high-performing management systems, and meet competence needs within a wide range of industries. DNV helps companies understand Working with us, you can be involved in technically challenging and innovative projects worldwide demanding a broad variety of expertise. Our strong focus on research and innovation opens an array of opportunities, and allows you to engage in projects which develop next generation solutions. and manage their risk picture through our management system certification and training portfolios. 

About the role

Part of the Sales team of Business Assurance SEA (certification and training), the Country Business Developer will report to the Business Development Manager of Southeast Asia.

  • Responsible for driving sales, developing business relationships, establishing and maintaining both sales and business development strategies to meet sales targets, and implementing marketing initiatives.
  • In a proactive mode, approach targeted companies, and identify and generate business opportunities in line with DNV services portfolio.
  • Develop a local network of partners (consultants, channels).
  • In respect of DNV’s rules, prepare, submit, and defend added-value proposals.
  • Follow up, negotiate, and conclude business contracts to achieve individual targets.
  • Sustain existing customers’ loyalty, and deal with sales requests in coordination with other DNV departments.
  • Take part in local communication actions (events, tradeshows, conferences, exhibitions, etc).
  • In relation to the area to cover, the expectation is that the incumbent shall be ready to travel in her/his dedicated geography (~50% of the overall time to be considered on the field).

What we offer
  • Flexible work arrangements for better work-life balance
  • Generous Paid Leaves (Annual Leave, Compassionate Leave, Parental Leave, Marriage Leave, Maternity Leave, Prolonged illness)
  • Medical benefits
  • Maternity Benefits
  • Pension and Insurance Policies (Group Life Insurance, Salary Continuance Insurance, Worker’s Compensation for all employees, Corporate Business Travel Insurance)
  • Additional Benefits (Long Service Awards, Professional Membership, Mobile Phone Reimbursement)
  • Sales Incentive Scheme

*Benefits may vary based on position, tenure/contract/grade level*

DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity.

About you
  • Bachelor degree.
  • 3 years minimum sales experience from another certification body or similar industry, preferred.
  • Independent and able to understand the competitive landscape of the certification marker in Malaysia.
  • Strongly business-oriented, efficient, autonomous, and accountable, with an entrepreneurship and market developer mindset.
  • Enthusiastic, dynamic, resilient, open to change, and flexible.
  • Strong interpersonal relationship capability, and ability to work both remotely and with a team.
  • Ability to approach and convince the decision makers by listening to their expectations, understanding their stakes and goals, and offering adapted /innovative/value-added solutions.
  • Relevant years of successful experience in selling B-to-B solutions and services are needed (references to be provided).
  • Owning a demonstrated experience in selling management certification and training services, combined with experience in QHSE Risk management will provide a real additional advantage to the candidate, but is not requested for this job.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills in English and local language.
  • Strategic thinking.

Benefits

Profit Share

You’ll be part of our global profit share scheme that means we all share in our success as a business. If we profit, so do you. This will be part of our Total Compensation approach each year and depends on our year-end results.

Insurance

Taking care of you with travel, life, and accident insurance.

Pension Schemes

We care about your long-term financial security and prioritize pension and retirement benefits to reflect our caring values.

Professional Development

We believe in the 70/20/10 learning model, where 70% of your learning comes from performing your everyday tasks and working on different projects, new areas and initiatives to gain new skills. 20% from working with others and mentoring and the rest from formal education.

Hybrid Working

Adapting to the changing world of work around the world.

Purpose-led organization

You become part of a world-leading company where we know and live our purpose; to safeguard life, property, and the environment, with the opportunity to tackle global change through your work.

Supportive and caring culture

We offer opportunities to connect through social and professional networks. Our largest community CONNECT, organizes after-work events and informal meetings throughout the year.

Attractive rewards

We focus on work/life balance and offer employees flexible working hours and workplace, annual vacation allowance, competitive pension, insurance, and a global profit share scheme.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At DNV, our commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is not only an ethical choice, but also a business decision.

Diversity, fairness, and a sense of belonging are a source of strength for our people, our business, and our customers, and help us to deliver on our purpose, vision, and values.

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Transcript

[00:02] Lumina is a set of tools that gives unique insight into your management system.

[00:06] Use the online dashboard to access advanced analytics

[00:08] based on more than 2.3 million audt findings from 70,000 customers.

[00:14] Get an instant overview or dive into details.

[00:19] See risk areas for any industry or standard and compare against the competition.

[00:24] Lumina lets you manage and benchmark your total performance,

[00:29] Identify improvement paths and enable decision making.

[00:32] You can monitor performance of your management system over time

[00:36] or learn from peers if expanding to a new standard.

[00:41] Access to Lumina is free for all DNV customers.

[00:43] Lumina, turn your audit data into opportunities.

Working here

Since 1864 we’ve been dedicated to safeguarding life, property and the environment. Today we remain at the forefront of new technologies and techniques to help our customers transform for a more sustainable future.

At DNV you can expect to deliver career and industry defining work. You’ll be given the time to build your network, the resources to support your development, and the freedom to satisfy your curiosity and desire to learn.

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Application Process

FAQs

Welcome to our Frequently Asked Questions page. We’ve put together answers to the questions we’re asked most often to help you find the information you need quickly and easily. Whether you're curious about our recruitment process, benefits or career growth and development, you should find the information below.

How can I find job openings that fit my skills and interests?

Explore our official job search page where you can use filters such as job type, location, and department to find roles that best match your qualifications and career aspirations.

What’s your application process like?

You can apply directly through our careers page by submitting your CV and any other documents we require (i.e. university diplomas/transcripts; visas; previous employment reference letters). Make sure your application is fully completed, and you tailor it to the specific job listing. 

Is your recruitment process designed to be inclusive and accessible?

Yes, it is. We're an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all candidates. We’re happy to support your need for any adjustments during the application and hiring process. Share the details of what you need within your application.

What types of interviews might I undergo?

Depending on your role, our interview process may include initial phone screenings, video conferences, and in-person interviews, focusing on both your technical abilities and our shared values. You can ask your recruiter specifically about the interview process for your role. 

How long does the hiring process typically take from application to decision?

The timeline can vary but we make every effort to reply to each candidate as soon as possible and keep everyone up-to-date with where they are in the recruitment process.

How do I know if a recruitment contact is legitimately from your company?

Official communication will come from our verified company email addresses. Carefully check any suspicious looking emails and if you have any doubts, don’t engage.

Are there any fees involved in your recruitment process?

No, we do not charge any fees at any stage of our recruitment process. All applications and interviews are free of charge, we will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments – please be wary of any requests for payment as these are likely scams.

What should I do if I suspect a job scam?

If you encounter suspicious job postings or recruitment practices, do not provide personal information and contact your recruiter as soon as possible. We take these matters seriously. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments part of our recruitment process.

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Disclaimer

Please beware of recruitment scams that pretend to be from DNV or its employees. We will never ask you to pay any fees or make any payments as part of our recruitment process.