GENERAL MANAGER / BUSINESS UNIT HEAD (Based in KL)
MVC Resources · Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia ·
- Category
- Management
- Experience
- 8+ years
We are seeking a commercially driven General Manager / Business Unit Head to lead a sizeable business unit across Peninsular Malaysia. The role carries full responsibility for business growth, P&L performance, commercial strategy and operational excellence, with a strong mandate to expand the business into new markets and customer segments.
This is a high-impact leadership role suited to an entrepreneurial business leader who can combine strong commercial instincts with hands-on operational leadership.
Key Responsibilities
Business & Commercial Leadership
- Lead the regional business strategy and deliver sustainable revenue and profit growth.
- Take full P&L accountability for the business, including revenue, margins, cash flow and working capital.
- Identify and develop new opportunities across infrastructure, utilities, industrial, telecommunications, renewable energy, rail, highways and property development.
- Lead major tenders, commercial negotiations, pricing strategy and strategic customer agreements.
- Build and maintain senior relationships with developers, contractors, consultants, utilities, government agencies, GLCs and other key stakeholders.
Market Expansion & Growth
- Drive market penetration and expand the company's footprint across Peninsular Malaysia.
- Identify opportunities for new products, applications, strategic partnerships and capacity expansion.
- Strengthen the company's position as a preferred infrastructure and construction solutions provider.
- Develop and execute key account strategies for major customers and strategic projects.
Operational Excellence
- Partner closely with manufacturing, supply chain, procurement and logistics teams to ensure capacity, quality, cost and delivery objectives are achieved.
- Improve operational efficiency, customer service and overall business productivity.
- Ensure effective management of business risks, safety, quality and regulatory requirements.
Leadership
- Build, lead and develop a high-performing commercial and operational team.
Establish a strong culture of accountability, performance, customer focus and continuous improvement.
Develop future leaders and strengthen the organisation's management capabilities.
Requirements
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a commercially aggressive and entrepreneurial business leader with:
- At least 8 years in senior leadership / General Management roles with meaningful P&L responsibility.
- Strong track record in business development, market expansion, strategic account management and commercial negotiations.
- Proven ability to manage both commercial growth and operational performance.
- Strong network across contractors, developers, utilities, government / GLCs and infrastructure-related sectors.
- Experience within a listed company or MNC environment will be an advantage.
- Degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Business, Marketing or a related discipline.
- Willingness to travel extensively across Peninsular Malaysia.