Brand Strategy Consultant Luxury / Retail

KEPLER SEARCH PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A consultancy firm based in Singapore is seeking a driven Business Development professional to lead client acquisition across Southeast Asia, focusing on luxury retail brands. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in business development or sales, with a proven record of winning clients. The role involves substantial travel and requires strong skills in negotiation and relationship management. This is a flexible work arrangement offering opportunities to engage with senior stakeholders and attend industry events.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in business development or sales.
• Proven track record of winning regional or multinational clients.
• Ability to engage with senior stakeholders confidently.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business development across Southeast Asia.
• Identify and engage with C-suite and marketing leaders.
• Lead the business development lifecycle from prospecting to closing.
• Collaborate with internal teams for client engagement.
• Represent the firm at industry events and meetings.

Skills

Business development success

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Presentation skills

Job description

Location: Singapore (regional scope)
Work Arrangement: Flexible
Travel: Minimum 25% across Southeast Asia

We are partnering with a globally established design and implementation consultancy specializing in delivering high-impact branded environments across retail, hospitality, and corporate spaces. With a strong international foundation, they are now strengthening their presence in Asia and seeking a driven Business Development professional to lead client acquisition across Southeast Asia, with a strong focus on luxury retail brands.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive new business development across SEA, focusing on securing large, strategic clients in the luxury retail and premium brand space
• Identify, engage, and build relationships with C-suite, regional GMs, marketing leaders, retail directors, and procurement decision-makers
• Lead the full business development lifecycle from prospecting to closing, including pipeline management, pitch development, proposals, and negotiations
• Collaborate with internal design, delivery, and program teams to ensure commercial alignment and high-quality client engagement
• Represent the firm at key industry events, conferences, and client meetings regionally

Required Experience & Profile

• Minimum 2 years’ proven success in a business development / sales / hunter role, ideally within luxury retail, brand experience, design/fit-out, environments, brand implementation, or related sectors
• Demonstrated track record of winning and growing regional or multinational clients
• Confident engaging senior stakeholders, with strong presentation, storytelling, and commercial negotiation skills
• Comfortable working independently in a growth environment; proactive, entrepreneurial mindset
• Willing to travel at least 25% across Southeast Asia (and potentially more depending on business needs)

Contact

Dawn Gulanes
[e-mail]
EA Licence no. 18S9419 | EA Personnel no. R1551518