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SEA Market Development Executive

Posted 28 days ago

OfficePetaling Jaya, Selangor, MalaysiaEX
  • Identify, contact, and evaluate potential subcontractors in assigned SEA markets across solar installation, cabling and onshore works, civil works, and interconnection facilities.
  • Conduct vendor qualification assessments gathering company profiles, references, capability documentation, and pricing benchmarks.
  • Maintain and update the subcontractor database for each assigned market.
  • Attend government briefings, industry events, and public consultations in assigned markets to track policy developments and tender announcements.
  • Map key government contacts and decision-makers relevant to utility solar development in each country.
  • Prepare structured market intelligence reports covering policy updates, competitive activity, grid developments, and new opportunity signals.
  • Identify and log potential project sites, emerging tenders, and partnership opportunities across assigned markets.
  • Conduct preliminary site assessments — evaluating grid proximity, land availability, topography, and access.
  • Escalate qualified opportunities to the Asst PM for prioritisation and deeper evaluation.
  • Support the Asst PM in maintaining relationships with local JV partners and development co-sponsors through regular contact and meeting coordination.
  • Coordinate logistics and materials for in-country market visits, partner meetings, and authority briefings
  • Submit weekly market activity updates to the Asst PM covering subcontractor outreach, authority engagements, and opportunities identified.
  • Prepare structured country market briefs quarterly for each assigned market.

Requirements

  • 2–3 years in RE project development, business development, or market research — ideally with some SEA exposure.
  • Experience conducting vendor qualification or subcontractor assessment is an advantage.
  • Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Business, or related field.
  • Fluent in English. Working proficiency in at least one SEA language (Vietnamese, Tagalog, Bahasa Indonesia, Thai) is a strong advantage.
  • Driving license required. Own transport preferred.
Job details
Workplace
Office
Location
Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia
Experience
EX

Cut your electricity bills by up to 90% with solar panels from Solarvest, Malaysia's trusted solar company. 10+ years, 1M+ panels installed. Get a free quote.

Employees
461
Industry
Renewable Energy Power Generation
Headquarters
Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Founded
2012
Company location
L1-01, Pacific 63 @ PJ Centre, No. 5, Jalan 13/6, Seksyen 13, Petaling Jaya, Selangor 46200, MY
Specialties
Energy Management, Solar EPC, Turnkey Solution Provider, Renewable Energy, Clean Energy, Net Zero, Solar Energy, Energy Efficiency, EV Infrastructure, and BESS

Key team members

Dan Schmidt Christensen

Dan Schmidt Christensen

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