Business Development Manager (Marketing)

About Us

Intrepid Asia is a leading Ecommerce and Digital Solutions Provider in South East Asia. We offer end-to-end omni-channel ecommerce management, a wide range of Digital Marketing Services and advanced Market Intelligence, all powered by state of the art inhouse Technology to our client base of leading international brands across all key marketplaces and social platforms in all 6 SEA countries. Brands love our regional presence, our excellent data-driven and growth-focused services which are enabled by the strongest team in the industry, and our advanced marketing and tech capabilities.

We are growing rapidly and as the exclusive partner of Flywheel in SEA, we offer many exciting opportunities to work with leading brands across multiple categories and key industry players. By joining us, you will work on the cutting edge of digital commerce in SEA, and experience what it takes to drive a successful ecommerce business end to end.

The role

As the Business Development Manager – Digital Marketing, you will drive strategic growth by selling full-funnel digital marketing solutions to brand partners across Southeast Asia. You’ll own the commercial pipeline end-to-end, from prospecting to deal closure, and work closely with internal teams to design integrated, high-impact campaigns that deliver measurable business results.

Your responsibilities include:

• Identify, pitch, and close new business opportunities with brands across key verticals (FMCG, telco, lifestyle, financial services, etc.)
• Build and manage a qualified commercial pipeline, ensuring consistent deal flow and forecast accuracy
• Act as a strategic advisor to clients — translating business objectives into full-funnel digital strategies across paid, owned, and earned channels
• Partner cross-functionally with internal teams (strategy, media, content, and operations) to co-develop campaign proposals and execution plans
• Develop client presentations, proposals, and growth plans that align with brand objectives and market trends
• Leverage your industry network to unlock new opportunities and represent the company at industry events
• Collaborate with marketing and leadership teams to refine go-to-market positioning and accelerate business growth
• Experience with selling digital marketing campaigns and strategies to brands.

Who we look for – the ideal profile:

• Min 5-7 years of experience in digital marketing or agency business development, a strong understanding of performance channels (TikTok, Meta, Google, Programmatic), and familiarity with MarTech and retail media ecosystems.
• Strong understanding of full-funnel digital marketing strategy and platforms (paid, owned, earned media)
• Proven success in building relationships with marketing decision-makers on the brand side and converting conversations into long-term partnerships.
• Strong network and connections across brand marketing decision-makers in the region
• Ability to build a pipeline and drive results independently in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment, especially from scratch 
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
• Data- and insights-driven mindset, comfortable working with performance metrics and campaign results
• Fluent in English

What we offer:

• Excellent and competitive compensation package 
• Professional and open international working environment – culturally integrating the best of all cultures to take the best of each and ensure we build an energetic, commercial, and fun working atmosphere.
• Ample opportunity for personal and professional development, both on the job and through regular training (Ecommerce topics, technical skills, soft skills and leadership training) made available on our proprietary learning platform Intrepid University
• You will work with many brilliant co-workers who are movers and shakers of the industry, as well as with leading brand and ecosystem partners across all categories to shape their presence across all e-commerce platforms in the years to come, and will have a broad view on the latest developments in the Southeast Asian e-commerce ecosystem

Note: we will not be accepting any unsolicited resumes or CVs from headhunting or recruitment agencies at this point. Any CVs or profiles shared with us will not be entertained, and in the event of dispute, Intrepid will not be liable for any material compensation to third parties 

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