Business Development Administrator

HAWKSFORD SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawksford Singapore PTE. LTD. is seeking a proactive Business Development professional to expand our presence in the UK and Europe for investments into Singapore and Southeast Asia. You will develop relationships, manage pitches, and guide clients through onboarding.

The role requires strong communication with international clients and intermediaries, a focus on results, and the ability to work across teams in a fast-growing firm. Based in Singapore with occasional travel and UK/Europe hours.

Qualifications

• Business development experience for B2B.
• Diploma / Degree holder in Business and Management (or equivalent).
• A team player with a can-do attitude, strong initiative, and proven ability to thrive in a fast-growing organization.
• English language is required as a first language, with a secondary language to liaise with potential clients.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and work to tight deadlines.
• Previous experience with professional services will be an added advantage.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and client service skills, especially working with international clients, intermediaries, business owners and C-suite executives.
• Ability to organise and prioritise work with minimal supervision.
• Strong computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Build Hawksford's market position in the UK and Europe for investments into Singapore and Southeast Asia by developing partnerships.
• Convert leads into clients through the full pitching, quotation, and onboarding process.
• Support marketing to maximize Hawksford’s brand visibility in the target market.
• Identify and organise events, workshops, and publications to promote market knowledge internationally.
• Collaborate with global business development and marketing to achieve sales targets.
• Willingness to work UK/European hours from Singapore and travel as needed.

Skills

Business development

Client relationship management

Interpersonal skills

English language

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Team player

Computer skills

Education

Diploma or Degree in Business and Management

Job description

Introduction:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented professional to provide specialist advice and support within their area of expertise. The successful candidate will be responsible for analysing information, identifying and resolving issues, and making recommendations to support effective business outcomes. Working within established policies and procedures, this role requires strong organisational skills, the ability to manage competing priorities, and the confidence to collaborate with different teams. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual who enjoys problem-solving, working in a dynamic environment, and contributing to the success of a growing organisation.

Responsibilities:

• The main responsibility will be to build a market position for Hawksford in connection to UK and Europe for direct investments into Singapore and Southeast Asia by locating, developing, defining, and closing relationships and partnerships with multipliers which originate client referrals
• Converting leads into Hawksford’s clients by managing the pitching process which unfolds from the initial enquiry and request for information, to the quotation stage and on boarding
• Support the marketing team in developing strategies to ensure maximum visibility of Hawksford’s brand in the target market that promotes Hawksford’s capabilities and professionals
• Identifying and organising events, workshops, and publications to sustain and promote Hawksford’s market knowledge internationally
• Work with the global business development and marketing team to achieve sales targets
• Due to the location of potential clients, the selected candidate must be willing to commit to UK/European working hours while based in our Singapore office, and ability to travel if the need arises.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Business development experience for B2B
• Diploma / Degree holder in Business and Management (or equivalent)
• A team player with a can-do attitude, strong initiative, and proven ability to thrive in a fast-growing organization
• English language is required as a first language, with a secondary language to liaise with potential clients
• Ability to pay attention to detail and work to tight deadlines
• Previous experience with professional services will be an added advantage
• Strong interpersonal, communication and client service skills, especially working with international clients, intermediaries, business owners and C-suite executives
• Ability to organise and prioritise work with minimal supervision
• Strong computer skills

If you are looking to join a dynamic and growing firm where you can develop your career while working with an international client base, we would be delighted to hear from you.

Our Office Charter

No Hierarchy

We all have an equal right to enjoyment and use of all spaces, regardless of job level or department

Have Fun

Be happy and never be afraid to laugh, enjoy yourself, and create magic moments for others

Say Hi

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Respect Everyone

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Be Flexible

Bring a positive attitude with you into the office and always be receptive to change.