ASSISTANT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

MARINA CRAB SEAFOOD HOUSE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

MARINA CRAB SEAFOOD HOUSE PTE. LTD. is seeking a Business Development Manager to identify and develop new markets, generate leads, and conduct client meetings. The role emphasizes relationship building, market insight, and strategic collaboration with sales, design, and marketing teams.

You will guide opportunities, explain product offerings, and help grow revenue through proactive outreach and follow-up with prospects.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development is essential.
• Track record of proven sales.
• CRM software skills (e.g. Salesforce) are a plus.
• Expertise in English.

Responsibilities

• Find and explore new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, products, and services.
• Generate leads and make cold calls to potential customers.
• Face-to-face meetings or phone calls with customers/clients.
• Maintain and develop customer relationships.
• Understand customer needs and respond accordingly.
• Work with marketing to discuss promotional strategies.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Time management

Rapport building

English proficiency

Tools

CRM software (Salesforce)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Business Development Manager’s job duties include:

• Conduct market research, follow up on leads and negotiate and close deals with prospective clients in target markets.
• It is important to understand the target markets, including industry, company, project, and how to contact the company to attract clients.
• To ensure that requirements are met, collaborate with the design and sales teams.
• Discover new prospects within your area of responsibility by maintaining relationships with current clients.
• Be able to clearly understand our products, the competition in our industry, and where we fit into it.
• Be aware of the latest developments in the industry and the competitors of your company.

Job brief for Business Development Manager

A key objective ofa business development manager job’sdescription is to enhance sales and forge strong client relationships to drive sustainable financial growth. However, any company could benefit from candidates who have the following skills.

• Develop leads and make cold calls to prospective customers
• Provide marketing support for the development of opportunities in target markets
• Managing key customer relationships and developing them
• Holding face-to-face meetings with customers/clients
• Giving expert advice about the products and services you sell

Responsibilities of Business Development Manager

• Find and explore new markets, growth areas, trends, customers, partnerships, products, and services – or find new ways to reach existing markets.
• Generate leads and make cold calls to potential customers.
• Face-to-face meetings or phone calls with customers/clients.
• Maintain and develop customer/client relationships.
• Have a good understanding of your customers’ needs and be able to respond accordingly.
• To refine and improve a business, you need to think strategically – see the big picture and set aims and objectives.
• Implement operational changes through strategic planning.
• Draft client contracts may be delegated to someone else depending on the size of the company, or formal agreements may not be required.
• Know the products or services of the business and be able to recommend them to others.
• Ensure that staff across the organization understands the need for change and their role in it.
• Arrange external training for your team members.
• With the marketing department, discuss promotional strategies and activities.
• Collaborate with the finance and warehousing departments.

Requirements for Business Development Manager

• Whether in a management position, a sales role, or a related role, experience in business development is essential.
• A track record of proven sales.
• An understanding of customer support is an asset.
• Microsoft Office skillsand CRM software skills (e.g. Salesforce) are a plus.
• Expertise in English.
• Expertise in the market.
• Negotiation skills andcommunication skills.
• Being able to build rapport.
• The ability to manage time and plan.