Amilia Ahmad Murad
Summary
Business development professional with over 10 years of experience in sales, client management, and stakeholder engagement across multiple industries. Proven track record in revenue generation, including achieving approximately USD 288,000 in annual corporate membership sales at The Conference Board. Experienced in building strong client relationships, driving business growth, and managing high-level stakeholder engagements in fast-paced, target-driven environments.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Business Development Manager
MVC Resources
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
10.2025 - 05.2026
- Tasked to build and drive a GLC-focused business desk from scratch, owning end-to-end business development within regulated and government-linked sectors
- Secured 4 client engagements (Cyberview, Pharmaniaga, UEM Sunrise, Worldwide Holdings) through targeted outreach and stakeholder management
- Drove new business and opened multiple roles across tech, finance, engineering, and HR functions
- Engage senior stakeholders across HR and leadership to understand workforce needs and hiring priorities
- Partner closely with internal delivery teams to align client requirements and ensure successful hiring outcomes
- Provide market insights on talent trends, salary benchmarks, and competitor movements to support client decision-making
Recruitment Consultant
Hays Recruitment
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
03.2025 - 10.2025
- Delivered full-cycle recruitment within the Data & Analytics space, covering business development, client management, and candidate delivery
- Managed roles across Data Analyst, Data Engineer, and Data Scientist functions within the Kuala Lumpur market
- Partnered with hiring managers and candidates to provide market insights, salary benchmarking, and hiring advisory
- Secured 3 new job mandates through proactive business development, converting 2 into successful placements worth approximately RM55,000 in billings within the first 2 months
Senior Business Development Manager
REKA Inisiatif
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
08.2023 - 10.2024
- Drove new client acquisition and managed end-to-end account relationships for data-driven solutions, including commercial negotiations and deal closure
- Secured and onboarded key accounts including UEM Sunrise and Aerodarat (KLIA), leading full-cycle sales from initial engagement to contract finalisation
- Identified client pain points and translated them into tailored data solutions to address business and operational needs
- Developed and presented tailored proposals, collaborating with technical teams to ensure alignment with client needs
- Acted as the primary commercial point of contact, working closely with internal teams to support solution delivery and ongoing account management
Council Development Manager
The Conference Board
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Responsible for driving senior-level membership acquisition through engagement with C-suite executives from Fortune 500 companies
- Closed an average of 2–3 council memberships monthly, generating approximately USD 24K–36K in monthly sales (USD 12K per seat)
- Facilitated peer-based discussions on strategic and organisational challenges among senior leaders
- Managed end-to-end client relationships from acquisition through onboarding, working closely with internal teams to ensure long-term member value
Senior Business Development Manager
BDSwiss Ltd
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
07.2018 - 12.2021
- Responsible for driving partnership acquisition and revenue growth through affiliates and broker networks across Malaysia and Indonesia
- Generated approximately USD 30K–40K in monthly revenue through acquisition and management of trading clients and partners
- Conducted educational seminars across Malaysia to generate leads and drive client conversion
- Led seminars in Jakarta in collaboration with Indonesian introducing brokers (IBs) to support regional expansion and sales growth
- Managed and grew key client and partner relationships, navigating market trends and regulatory considerations within the forex industry
International Direct Sales Executive
MOBE Ltd
06.2015 - 06.2018
- Responsible for delivering and selling educational training programmes through live seminar events
- Supported the setup and execution of 3-day educational seminar events as part of programme delivery
- Spoke at live events and engaged with business owners and individuals looking to start or grow their businesses, including transitioning into online platforms
- Drove sales of educational training programmes through consultative engagement, selling high-value programmes within the range of USD 3,000 to USD 100,000
- Achieved a personal best of approximately USD 500K in sales in 2017 through live event engagement
Education
SPM -
S.M. (P) Sri Aman
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia2004
Skills
- Stakeholder Management
- Business Development & Client Acquisition
- Negotiation & Consultative Selling
- 360 recruitment
Timeline
Senior Business Development Manager
MVC Resources
10.2025 - 05.2026
Recruitment Consultant
Hays Recruitment
03.2025 - 10.2025
Senior Business Development Manager
REKA Inisiatif
08.2023 - 10.2024
Council Development Manager
The Conference Board
01.2022 - 04.2023
Senior Business Development Manager
BDSwiss Ltd
07.2018 - 12.2021
International Direct Sales Executive
MOBE Ltd
06.2015 - 06.2018
SPM -
S.M. (P) Sri Aman