Business Development Associate

OPTRA Labsoptra-labs.com; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 70,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

High ownership

Flexible working arrangements

Performance-based compensation

Upside potential

Job summary

OPTRA Labs is seeking a Business Development Executive to help drive growth and guide SMEs through the early government funding journey. You will work directly with the founders to identify opportunities, engage prospective clients, and shape sales processes.

The role offers flexible working arrangements and performance-based compensation with significant upside, reflecting its startup environment and growth trajectory.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive and thrive in a startup.
• Willing to manage multiple opportunities and organize effectively.
• Prior sales or business development experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Prospect and engage SMEs through outbound outreach (LinkedIn, email, calls).
• Qualify leads and conduct discovery meetings.
• Manage the sales pipeline from outreach to onboarding.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Collaborate with founders to refine sales strategy and improve processes.

Skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Organizational skills

Startup environment

Sales experience

Job description

Business Development Executive (Full-Time / Part-Time)

We're looking for a motivated Business Development Executive to join our team at OPTRA Labs and help drive our growth. You'll work directly with the founders to identify opportunities, engage prospective clients, and guide SMEs through the early stages of their government funding journey.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prospect and engage SMEs through outbound outreach (LinkedIn, email, calls).
• Qualify leads and conduct discovery meetings.
• Manage the sales pipeline from initial outreach to client onboarding.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.
• Work closely with founders to refine sales strategy and improve processes.

We're Looking For People With:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and comfortable working in a startup environment.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple opportunities.
• *Previous sales or business development experience is a plus, but not required.

What You'll Get

• High ownership and direct exposure to startup operations.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Performance-based compensation with significant upside.
• Opportunity to play a key role in a fast-growing startup.