Business Development Administrator

Hawksford; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Hawksford in Singapore is seeking a proactive Business Development Administrator to build the firm’s market position in the UK and Europe for direct investments into Singapore and Southeast Asia. You will identify partnerships, convert leads into clients, and support marketing to boost brand visibility in the region.

The role requires a Diploma/Degree in Business and Management, strong communication, and the ability to work with international clients.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree holder in Business and Management (or equivalent).
• Fluent English with ability to liaise with international clients.

Responsibilities

• Build Hawksford's market position in UK/Europe for Singapore and SE Asia investments through partnerships.
• Convert leads into clients by managing the pitching process from enquiry to onboarding.
• Support marketing to maximise Hawksford's brand visibility in target markets.
• Identify and organise events, workshops, and publications to promote market knowledge internationally.
• Work with global BD and marketing teams to achieve sales targets.
• Be willing to work UK/European hours from Singapore and travel if needed.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Team collaboration

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Client service

Attention to detail

Education

Business and Management degree

Job description

Business Development Administrator, Corporate

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.

• 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 Hawksord’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.
  

The successful candidate must have:

• 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