QS Quacquarelli Symonds

Sales Development Executive

QS Quacquarelli Symonds

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Kuala Lumpur • Malaysia

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About the role

  • Support the wider sales team in developing and nurturing the pipeline for digital products and events across APAC
  • Manage a small quota of renewal and new-business clients, contributing to individual and team revenue targets
  • Maintain accurate and detailed records of client communications and activities in our CRM to ensure a personalized and consistent client experience
  • Collaborate closely with colleagues across teams by sharing client insights and working together to enhance our approach to customer engagement
  • Assist with monitoring key sales metrics and reporting activities to support team decision-making around pipeline and performance
  • Participate in outreach campaigns, prospecting new clients, and supporting acquisition efforts under the guidance of senior team members
  • Carry out additional duties that align with the purpose and needs of the role

Requirements

  • Experience within the Higher Education space across the APAC region (university environment, vendor, association, or regulatory body)
  • Understanding of Asian university structures and familiarity with roles such as Admissions Directors, Deans, Recruitment leads, etc. (existing networks are a plus but not essential at junior level)
  • Prior experience in sales, business development, admissions, or recruitment
  • Exposure to sales processes such as pipeline management, client communication, forecasting, and account support
  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Comfortable working with CRM systems and confident using data to inform tasks
  • Clear and professional communication skills
  • Competent with the Microsoft Office suite
  • A proactive, self-motivated approach and a desire to grow within a sales environment
Benefits
  • Competitive base salary
  • Access to an annual bonus scheme (for qualifying roles only)
  • 20 days annual leave, plus public holidays
  • Generous maternity and paternity leave
  • Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and MiCare health
  • A vibrant social environment and multicultural and multinational culture
  • Free subscription to the Calm App – the #1 app for sleep, meditation, and relaxation
  • A focus on welfare which is led by our global wellness team, with mental health first aiders globally
  • Access to a variety of diversity and inclusion initiatives and groups
  • Strong recognition and reward programs – including a peer-to-peer recognition platform, quarterly and annual QS Applaud Awards, Connect with your Career annual PD event
  • Support for volunteering and study leave
  • Free subscription to LinkedIn learning – with over 5000 courses and programmes at your fingertips
  • Options to join our outstanding global Mentorship programme
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
salesbusiness developmentpipeline managementclient communicationforecastingaccount support
Soft Skills
clear communicationprofessional communicationproactiveself-motivated
Certifications
Bachelor's degree