Business Development Manager

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Full-time
Visa Sponsorship

About the role

About Us

At Axross, we develop advanced AI-driven solutions to optimise HVAC performance in complex

environments. Our solutions enable industries such as semiconductors, pharmaceuticals, and

precision manufacturing to reduce energy consumption while maintaining strict operational and

environmental conditions.

By combining engineering expertise with data-driven optimisation, Axross helps organisations

unlock efficiency gains that conventional control systems cannot achieve.

Role Overview

We are seeking a commercially driven Business Development Manager to expand Axross’

presence across Malaysia, Singapore and Southeast Asia. This role focuses on identifying,

developing, and converting new business opportunities into commercial engagements.

The role requires a balance of strategic thinking and hands-on execution — engaging senior

stakeholders, while also driving day-to-day pipeline development and deal progression.

Roles and Responsibilities

1. Business Development & Pipeline Creation

● Identify and prioritise target industries and accounts across manufacturing, data centres,

and large commercial assets

● Build and maintain a structured pipeline aligned with company strategy

● Develop and execute outreach strategies including cold outreach, referrals, and direct

engagement

● Conduct discovery discussions to understand operational and commercial needs

2. Commercial Development

● Translate technical capabilities into clear business value propositions

● Support proposal development, presentations, and commercial discussions

● Work with internal teams to shape solutions for clients

● Drive opportunities towards pilot projects and commercial agreements

3. Client Engagement

● Build relationships with decision-makers across business and technical functions

● Navigate complex stakeholder environments to move opportunities forward

● Represent Axross in client meetings and selected industry engagements

4. Market Development

● Contribute market insights to refine positioning and go-to-market strategy

● Identify potential collaboration or ecosystem opportunities

● Support expansion into new sectors and markets where relevant

Requirements

● Experience in business development or sales within B2B environments

● Exposure to industrial, HVAC, engineering, or technical solution-based industries

● Familiarity with Southeast Asia’s regional business environment and experience in

identifying and developing opportunities across markets

● Ability to engage both senior decision-makers and technical stakeholders

● Strong communication and value-based selling capability

● Proven ability to manage multiple opportunities and maintain momentum

● Proactive, self-driven, and comfortable with outbound business development

● Willingness to travel within Southeast Asia for client engagement

What We Offer

● Opportunity to work directly with the founding team

● Exposure to high-value industrial and commercial clients

● A dynamic environment with strong ownership and growth potential

● Competitive compensation with performance-based incentives

Apply Now!

If you’re looking for a role that allows you to grow, take ownership, and make a real difference in a fast-growing company, we’d love to hear from you!

About Axross Pte Ltd

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Job details

Salary

$2,000 - $3,500

Location

Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur

Experience

3+ years

Company

NameAxross Pte Ltd
IndustryEngineering, Product and Design
Team Size10

Funding

Last stage

Seed

Investors

Y Combinator

Founders

David Chew

David Chew

Co-founder & CTO

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Yih Lin Teh

Yih Lin Teh

Co-founder & CEO

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What happens next.

No applications, no recruiter spam. Just the intro.

01

Confirm the fit

A few questions to make sure this role is the right shape for you. Two minutes.

02

I pitch you to the company

I write the intro, send it to the founder, and handle the back-and-forth.

03

A meeting lands on your calendar

If they’re a yes, I book the chat. You show up — that’s the whole job-hunt.