Assistant Business Development Manager

Avanta Academy Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A private education institution in Singapore is seeking a strategic business developer to drive enrolment growth through corporate partnerships and direct recruitment. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Business or Marketing, along with 3-5 years of experience in business development or sales. This role offers a competitive salary package of $48K-$60K per annum, alongside performance incentives.

Benefits

Uncapped commission potential

Career growth opportunities

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in business development, sales or partnerships.
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Knowledge of Singapore's education landscape is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Drive student enrolment through corporate partnerships.
• Develop and manage relationships with companies.
• Generate leads and close enrolments to meet targets.
• Represent at career fairs and events.
• Collaborate with marketing on campaigns.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Partnership development

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree/Diploma in Business, Marketing, or related field

Job description

Drive Enrolment Growth | $48K-$60K + Incentives

About Avanta Academy

Avanta Academy is a CPE-registered and EduTrust-certified private education institution specialising in engineering and technical education. We offer industry‑recognised Diploma and Advanced Diploma programs in Civil Engineering, M&E Engineering (Building) and Facilities Management, along with professional courses in Hospitality, Food & Beverage Management and Workplace Safety & Health.

With over 500 students in our academic programs and 10,000 learners trained through our WSQ and professional certificate courses, we have built a strong reputation in Singapore's continuing education sector. Our 2023 strategic partnership with TÜV NORD and our ISO 29990:2010 certification for learning services demonstrate our commitment to quality education and continuous improvement.

We are now scaling our enrolment operations and need a strategic business developer to drive our next phase of growth.

The Opportunity

Join our dynamic team as we scale enrolment and strengthen our market position. You will play a pivotal role in developing new student pipelines, building corporate partnerships and driving revenue through strategic business development. This is a high‑impact role where your success directly translates to organisational growth and your earning potential.

What You Will Do

• Drive student enrolment through B2B corporate partnerships and B2C direct recruitment
• Develop and manage relationships with companies, training organizations and education partners
• Generate leads, conduct consultation, and close enrolments to meet monthly targets
• Represent Avanta Academy at career fairs, corporate events, and education exhibitions
• Leverage SkillsFuture funding schemes (SSG subsidies, SkillsFuture Credit, UTAP) to create compelling value propositions for prospective students
• Manage sales pipeline and provide regular reporting on conversion metricsCollaborate with marketing team on campaigns and promotional activities

What We Are Looking For

• Degree/Diploma in Business, Marketing, or related field
• 3-5 years in business development, sales or partnerships (education/training sector experience is a plus but not mandatory)
• Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
• Strong communication and presentation skills with ability to engage diverse stakeholders
• Self‑motivated, results‑driven and comfortable working independently
• Knowledge of Singapore's continuing education landscape and SSG funding schemes is advantageous

What We Offer

• Competitive package: $48,000 - $60,000 per annum (including performance incentives)
• Uncapped commission potential for high performers
• Career growth opportunities in an expanding organization
• Supportive team environment with professional development
• Work‑life balance: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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