Business Development and Planning Manager, APAC

MIDEA ELECTRIC TRADING (SINGAPORE) CO. PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional company in Singapore is seeking a strategic individual to lead APAC business planning and execution. The role involves developing strategic plans, managing business transformation projects, and promoting operational efficiency. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of relevant experience and fluency in both English and Chinese. This role requires frequent business travel.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of local/regional business operations and marketing experience, ideally combined.
• Fluency in English and Chinese is required for liaising with China HQ.
• Ability to travel frequently for business, usually once a month.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute regional strategic plans and annual business plans.
• Lead major business transformation projects and ensure cross-departmental collaboration.
• Oversee regional management and process improvements.
• Organize and execute key annual meetings and follow up on initiatives.

Skills

Systematic thinking

Execution ability

Organizational coordination

Excellent communication skills

Cross-cultural communication

Self-motivated

Results-driven

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant field

Job description

Office Location: Midea APAC HQ, Singapore

Official Work Hours: Mon-Fri, 9am-6pm

Job Summary

We're seeking a strategic and results-driven individual to drive regional APAC business planning and execution. The successful candidate will be responsible for formulating and executing regional strategic plans, leading business transformation projects, and promoting organizational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute regional strategic plans and annual business plans to drive business growth.
• Business Transformation: Lead major business transformation projects, coordinating cross-departmental collaboration and resource integration.
• Operational Efficiency: Oversee regional basic management and process management, promoting organizational efficiency improvement.
• Event Management: Organize and execute important annual meetings, ensuring seamless follow-up on key initiatives.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree or above in a relevant field.
• Experience: 5+ years of local/regional business operations and marketing experience, ideally combined.
• Skills:
  • Strong systematic thinking, execution ability, and organizational coordination abilities.
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and spoken. English and Chinese fluency is a must-have due to the need to liaise heavily with China HQ (non-English speaking counterparts).
  • Experienced dealing with cross-cultural communication management.
  • Personal Qualities: Self-motivated, results-driven, able to work independently.
  • Ability to accept high business travel frequency. Usually once a month travel, but can be even more during peak project seasons.
  • Proficiency in MS office tools.