Business Development Assistant Manager

NAKANO SINGAPORE (PTE) LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy firm in Singapore is seeking a professional to manage business opportunities and support tender coordination. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in the built environment and possess excellent communication and leadership skills. Responsibilities include sourcing business opportunities, conducting market analysis, and preparing reports. This role offers a dynamic environment with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in the built environment, including 4 years in a Consultancy firm.
• Preferred experience as a QS consultant.
• Experience as a QS consultant preferred.

Responsibilities

• Source and track incoming business opportunities aligned with objectives.
• Prepare board papers and report weekly business news.
• Carry out research and market analysis for opportunities.
• Guide business executives on department duties.
• Manage timelines and ensure timely deliverables.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Good writing skills for marketing materials

Good speaking skills for presentations

Leadership experience

Job description

A Business News Sourcing

1. Source and keep track on incoming business opportunities that are suitable & aligned with business objectives.
2. Regular engagement with Client and Consultants for potential business opportunities, realising it from ‘News’ to ‘Tender’ to ‘Award’.
3. Identify potential business opportunities from market research and analysis.

B Business Department Duties

1. Carry out day-to-day Business Department duties such as:

• Prepare board papers for Headquarters (HQ) approval and update
• Check & report weekly business news (internal & to HQ)
• Carry out research & market analysis for business opportunities, competitors and other market trends – discuss and report regularly to GM and Management
• Guide business executives on business department duties including checking and managing timeline of the said works
• And any other relevant duties assigned by General Manager (GM) of the Business Department.

2. Manage and regularly discuss timeline of all tasks with GM and ensure timely deliverables.

C Tender Support & Coordination

1. Provide support during tender stage such as:

• Facilitate & coordinate with other departments on tender submittals
• Check, compile and ensure an adequate overall tender submission
• Organise and facilitate Risk Assessment & Value Engineering sessions
• Manage and keep track of all tasks to follow up with each tender, ensuring timely execution
• Coordinate and facilitate discussions with Consultants for D&B tenders

2. Prepare and deliver tender presentations during tender interview as well as corporate presentations when necessary.

D Others:

1. Plan for overall business events with GM throughout the financial year.
2. Manage timeline for each business events with business executives and ensure timely follow up on tasks until execution of event.
3. Plan for marketing initiatives for the company with GM throughout the financial year and follow up with execution of these initiatives with business executives.

E Skillsets:

1. Excellent communication skills
2. Good writing skills for marketing materials such as newsletters etc.
3. Good speaking skills for presentations
4. Leadership – experience in mentoring individuals / leading a team, experience in coordination with other team / other companies for successful execution of tasks

F Working Experience

1. Minimum 8 years of experience in the built environment including (preferably) 4 years of experience in a Consultancy firm
2. Preferred - experience as a QS consultant