Industrial Service - Building and Infrastructure Business Director

About the role

SGS, a global inspection, verification, testing and certification company, is looking for a Business Director for its Industrial Service - Building and Infrastructure segment in Shah Alam. The role is full-time and focuses on growing the business, delivering country revenue and profit targets and leading a team.

Key responsibilities

• Analyze market potential and develop competitive positioning and pricing strategies, and monitor market trends and forecasts.
• Develop new services, products and concepts for the assigned market segment and implement strategic business plans aligned with company goals.
• Deliver agreed country goals including revenues, profit and budgeted local contributions.
• Identify and secure business opportunities through existing and new products and services, draft and negotiate contracts for local and international clients, and manage pre- and post-contract commercial issues.
• Promote the company's image, capability and integrity to clients and comply with customer, regulatory and quality management system requirements.
• Plan, promote and monitor cross-domain projects and opportunities in and outside Malaysia.
• Build a high-performing team, coach and develop members for succession planning, and resolve claims efficiently.
• Adhere to the SGS Code of Integrity, Quality Management System and HSE policy, and perform other duties assigned by the reporting manager.

Required profile

• College degree in business management, engineering or a related field.
• 5-10 years of operational, business or management experience.
• Proven leadership ability and experience in strategic planning and execution.
• Knowledge of financial, commercial and contracting practices.
• Fluent in English and the local language.

Required skills

• Technical knowledge and use of management tools such as MS Office, PowerPoint, graphs and charts.
• Communication, negotiation, report writing and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently, handle pressure and solve problems.