Business Development Manager - South East Asia - Freelancer/Contractor - Remote

About Cygnett

Cygnett started in 2003 from a small share office in the backstreets of Melbourne, selling cases for the very first iPod in Australia. 20 years on, Cygnett is now Australia #1 tech tools brand, with products across categories spanning from Power Banks to Cables, Phone Cases & Screen Protectors, Wall Chargers and more. You can now find Cygnett products in 7 continents and 42 countries, including Asia. We are now looking to bring our high quality and highly useful products to more of the Asian region, with the help of a Business Development Manager freelance/ contractor.

Things you may or may not know:

• The Cygnett product range is made up of over 130 tech tools
• Cygnett products can be found in over 3,000 retail outlets worldwide
• We dominated the Choice Awards for best mobile power banks
• Our Google and Trustpilot ratings are both at 4.9 stars

Summary:

The Business Development Manager for South East Asia will play a pivotal role working with our Head of Business Development in driving revenue growth, building strategic partnerships and expanding our market presence within the consumer electronics sector.

This position requires a dynamic individual who can identify new business opportunities, build strong relationships, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve strategic project objectives. The successful candidate will help to achieve significant milestones in our overall business strategy, tracking towards success in a competitive landscape.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in South East Asia to drive revenue growth.
• Develop strong relationships with key customers and stakeholders.
• Conduct market research to identify trends and opportunities for expansion.
• Collaborate with marketing and product teams to align strategies and advise how to enhance offerings.
• Prepare and deliver compelling presentations to potential customers and partners.
• Negotiate contracts and agreements to secure profitable business deals.
• Monitor and report on sales performance metrics and adjust strategies as necessary.
• Attend industry events and networking functions to promote the company and its services.

You'll thrive in this role if you have:

• 5+ years in consumer electronics or a closely related sector across Asia
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret market data and trends.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport with clients
• An established network of distributors with real reach across SEA markets
• Commercial muscle — you've closed deals, managed P&Ls, and hit targets
• Multi-channel experience - distributors, traditional retail and e-commerce
• Fluent English and ideally proficiency in one or more: Mandarin, Thai, Bahasa, or Filipino
• The drive to travel, build relationships face-to-face, and operate with autonomy

Why Cygnett?

• Join a globally recognised consumer electronics brand in a high-growth phase
• Autonomous, territory-owning role with genuine impact on business direction
• Collaborative global team with APAC leadership support
• Cross channel scope - distributors, national retailers and ecommerce platforms
• Exciting development role for someone who loves to make their mark and have high impact

This role is for a freelancer or independent contractor who wants to shape regional presences and be proud of the products they are helping to present to consumers in the SEA region.