Now hiring - Business Development role in Yangon

Posted on: 06/02/2015
Frontier is a UK business research and advisory company that set up a Myanmar office in mid-2014. We offer subscription and custom research services in a range of sectors through a team of local and international staff in our Yangon office. 
 
In July 2014 we launched our first subscription service, the Myanmar Real Estate and Construction Monitor (realestate.frontiermyanmar.com), which is now the sector’s leading source of business information, featuring news, analysis, data, tenders, company profiles and a project tracker.
 
In addition we have carried out several in-depth reports on other sectors in Myanmar, on behalf of local and international clients. 
 
In Q2 2015 we plan to launch a new sector-specific research product, and are looking to hire a dynamic and motivated Business Development Executive to help launch our new service. 
 
This is an exciting opportunity to join a young but quick-growing company. The role will involve:
 
  • Identifying, contacting and meeting potential clients in Myanmar, both local and international
  • Writing proposals and quotations
  • Ongoing management of clients and subscribers
  • Providing feedback and ideas on product development
  • Generating opportunities for custom research and advisory work 
  • Working closely with other staff in our Yangon office
  • Attending relevant events, conferences, networking opportunities, etc 
 
The ideal candidate will be:
 
  • Able to demonstrate a 2-3 year successful track record in business development/sales
  • Fluent in English, ideally a native speaker 
  • Entrepreneurially minded and self-motivated
  • Energetic, dynamic and target-oriented 
  • Already resident in Yangon with a network of contacts (preferred but not necessary) 
  • Familiar with the type of services being offered by Frontier  
  • Confident in interacting with local and international businesses and organisations 
  • Presentable, professional and with excellent attention to detail  
 
This is a full-time position in our Yangon office, located in Yankin township, with a start date of March-April 2015. 
 
We are able to offer a competitive package of salary plus commission and bonuses. 
 
To apply, please send a resume to beth.hepworth@frontiermea.com