SEA Market Development Executive

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia on site Until 8/21/2026 2+ years exp First posted May 20, 2026 Last posted May 20, 2026
Job description
  • 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.
About this role

Summary

Develop and maintain SEA market insights, vendor relations, and project assessments.

Job title

SEA Market Development Executive

Experience level

2-3 years

Minimum experience

2+ years exp

Industry

renewable energy

Location requirements

Based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, remote allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

EnglishVietnameseBahasa IndonesiaThaidriving license

Preferred skills

SEA language proficiencyknowledge of solar projects

Specializations

market researchvendor assessmentsolarcivil workspolicy tracking
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

On-site City

Malaysia

Remote Country