Assistant Manager - Business Development (2-year contract)

Temasek Polytechnic; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Singapore is seeking a business development professional to expand its footprint and increase student enrollment. Responsibilities include building strong relationships with industry partners, developing marketing content, and driving enrollments. The ideal candidate should have a qualification in any discipline, at least 5 years of experience, excellent networking and communication skills, and a proactive approach. Familiarity with SkillsFuture initiatives is a plus. This position may require occasional travel.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of working experience, including 3 years in a business development role.
• Strong industry networks and excellent networking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with external and internal stakeholders.
• Lead efforts to grow the client base in CET and workplace learning.
• Develop collaboration agreements and training proposals.

Skills

Client-centric approach

Networking skills

Communication skills

Project management

Analytical skills

Education

Qualification in any discipline

Job description

What The Role Is

You will be responsible for expanding the institution’s footprint, increasing student enrollment or client base, forging strategic partnerships, and ensuring sustainable growth through innovative and effective business strategies. This will include growing relationships with industry partners, trade associations/chambers, subject matter experts and consultants to meet workforce learning needs from co-creating solutions with academic schools and departments. You will ensure clients achieve their learning outcomes with us through high-quality delivery and a strong focus on learner satisfaction.

What You Will Be Working On

Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong relationships with external stakeholders such as trade associations, corporate clients, industry partners, and internal stakeholders such as academic schools and departments.
• Identify new business opportunities such as joint partnerships with industry and internal stakeholders.
• Co-create customised training solutions that meet clients’ and learners’ needs.

Business Development

• Lead efforts to grow the client base in support of the institution’s objectives in continuing education and training (CET) and workplace learning.
• Negotiate and formalise partnerships and collaborations to enhance the institution’s reach and offerings.
• Drive enrolments by generating and converting leads through targeted marketing and outreach activities.

Operations

• Develop collaboration agreements and training proposals, including pricing considerations, to secure deals with external stakeholders.
• Organise and participate in education fairs, conferences, and workshops to promote the institution’s brand and offerings.
• Develop marketing content and maintain outreach platforms, including the website and social media channels.

What We Are Looking For

We are seeking a client-centric professional to join our Business Development team.

• Qualification in any discipline, with at least 5 years of working experience, including a minimum of 3 years in a business development role.
• Strong industry networks and excellent networking skills, with the ability to engage organisations on CET and workplace learning initiatives.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; confident in delivering presentations to business leaders and senior management.
• A proactive team player with a strong sense of initiative.
• Demonstrated project and time management skills, with the ability to work efficiently and respond promptly to demands.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities; resourceful and a fast learner, able to acquire knowledge across different domains and sectors.
• Familiarity with the training provider landscape and SkillsFuture initiatives is advantageous, though not essential.
• Willingness to travel occasionally (approximately 1 to 2 times per year).