Business Development & Executive Assistant (Mandarin Speaker)

Business Development & Executive Assistant (Mandarin Speaker)

Batu Karang Group | South Jakarta, Indonesia

About the Role

Batu Karang Group is seeking a proactive, commercially minded, and well-organized professional to join our team as a Business Development & Executive Assistant, reporting directly to the Director of Strategy & Resources Development.

This role primarily focuses on identifying business opportunities, conducting market research, developing strategic partnerships, and supporting business growth within the nickel mining industry and related sectors. In addition, the position provides executive assistance to the Director, ensuring effective coordination, communication, and follow-up on strategic priorities.

Mandarin proficiency is essential for facilitating communication and collaboration with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders and business partners.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development

• Identify and evaluate potential business opportunities in the nickel mining industry and related sectors.

• Conduct market research, industry mapping, and competitor analysis to identify potential growth opportunities.

• Identify, approach, and establish relationships with potential business partners, mining companies, investors, contractors, traders, and other relevant stakeholders.

• Assist in evaluating potential projects, partnerships, and commercial opportunities through preliminary business and feasibility assessments.

• Prepare business proposals, presentations, market intelligence reports, and supporting documents for management review.

• Coordinate initial business discussions, partnership development, and commercial negotiations with prospective partners.

• Monitor business development pipelines, maintain stakeholder databases, and follow up on potential opportunities.

• Coordinate with relevant internal departments to support business planning, project evaluation, and the implementation of approved initiatives.

• Support communication and business engagement with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders.

Executive Assistance

• Provide direct executive support to the Director of Strategy & Resources Development, including calendar management, meeting arrangements, and business travel coordination.

• Prepare meeting agendas, presentations, reports, and other documents required for executive meetings.

• Record meeting minutes, monitor action items, and coordinate follow-up with relevant departments.

• Facilitate communication between the Director, internal teams, and external stakeholders.

• Handle confidential business information and executive matters with professionalism and discretion.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, International Business, Economics, Communication, Mining Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum 1–3 years of relevant experience in Business Development, Commercial, Business Coordination, Corporate Relations, or a similar role.

• Proficient in Mandarin Chinese, with strong verbal communication skills for professional discussions and coordination with Mandarin-speaking stakeholders.

• Good command of English and Indonesian, both written and spoken.

• Strong communication, interpersonal, negotiation, and analytical skills.

• Able to conduct market research, identify potential business opportunities, and prepare business presentations and proposals.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

• Proactive, commercially oriented, well-organized, and capable of managing multiple priorities.

• Experience in the mining, nickel, natural resources, logistics, trading, or related industries will be an advantage.

• Experience working with Chinese companies or supporting senior management will be an advantage.

• Willing to undertake business travel when required.

What We Offer

• Direct exposure to senior leadership and strategic business initiatives.

• Opportunities to contribute to business development and strategic partnerships within the nickel mining industry.

• A dynamic and collaborative working environment within a growing business group.

Work Location

South Jakarta, Indonesia