Business Development Assistant Manager

SANKYU (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Sankyu Singapore seeks an experienced Strategic & Operational Leader to partner with the On-site Division Director and HODs, aligning daily, monthly, and annual plans with corporate goals.

You will oversee SOPs, procurement reviews, and talent development, while serving as a liaison with Japan HQ and regional branches. The role requires a minimum of 5 years in operations within a multinational and fluency in English and Japanese.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional relevant experience.
• Professional fluency in written and spoken English and Japanese (native-level Japanese required).
• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or related discipline.
• Proven experience in operations management, corporate planning, or strategic advisory in a multinational corporation.
• Sound knowledge of operational compliance, safety standards, and basic accounting/contractual principles.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills with ability to guide HODs across cultures.

Responsibilities

• Strategic & Operational Support: Partner with the on-site Division Director and HODs to manage daily, monthly, and annual strategic plans.
• People Management & Talent Development: Support functions in manpower establishment, evaluations, and transfers; guide HODs in talent cultivation and promotion.
• Business Development & Client Relations: Proactively identify and secure new business opportunities and maintain client relationships.
• HQ Liaison & Reporting: Act as primary liaison with Japan HQ and regional branches; deliver regular updates to stakeholders in Japan.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-cultural collaboration

Bilingual English/Japanese

Project planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration

Job description

Strategic & Operational Support

• Partner with the On-site Division Director and HODs to manage daily, monthly, and annual strategic plans.
• Monitor departmental performance across the division, providing guidance to ensure robust organizational management and alignment with corporate goals.
• Establish and implement standardized operating procedures (SOPs) to streamline workflows and achieve divisional objectives.
• Review and advise on procurement, leases, and rental agreements to ensure compliance with company regulations and proper accounting standards.

People Management & Talent Development

• Support functions in managing manpower establishment, personnel evaluations, and structural transfers aligned with human resource development schedules.
• Guide HODs in talent cultivation, including the selection and grooming of promotion candidates to sustain organizational continuity.
• Oversee division-wide welfare, discipline, safety, quality, compliance, and training frameworks.
• Collaborate with HR to conduct interviews and select top talent for the division.

Business Development & ClientRelations

• Proactively identify, create, and secure new business opportunities to expand market share.
• Build, nurture, and maintain long-term relationships with existing and new clients to ensure high levels of customer satisfaction.
• Foster internal collaboration across departments to drive the overall growth and development of Sankyu Singapore.

HQ Liaison & Reporting

• Act as the primary liaison with Japan Headquarters and regional branches.
• Deliver regular, comprehensive updates to stakeholders and management in Japan regarding on-site business performance.
• Facilitate smooth, cross-border communication to enable coordinated and efficient strategic decisions.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of professional relevant experience.

• Professional fluency in written and spoken in English and Japanese (native-level proficiency in Japanese is required, as it is necessary to liaise work progress with the Japanese stakeholders and customers).

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or a related discipline.

• Proven experience in operations management, corporate planning, or a strategic advisory role within a multinational corporation.

• Sound knowledge of operational compliance, safety standards, and basic accounting/contractual principles.

• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to guide HODs and collaborate effectively across cultures.