Business Development Associate

Substance | Level Up by Substance; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business development firm in Singapore is seeking a fresh graduate to join their team in exploring new business opportunities. In this role, you will conduct research on potential clients, assist with outreach efforts, and support client relations. The ideal candidate should have strong communication skills, be organized, and have some internship experience. This position provides substantial exposure to sales strategies and professional development.

Benefits

Hands-on experience in client outreach

Exposure to sales processes

Confidence in negotiation skills

Qualifications

• Fresh graduate or early career starter interested in business development.
• 6-12 months of relevant internship experience.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Research potential clients, markets, and industries.
• Support outreach by drafting emails and proposals.
• Track leads and update the CRM system.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organized and detail-oriented

Resilience in outreach

Education

Fresh graduate

Tools

CRM tools or sales platforms

Job description

You’ll help the team grow new business opportunities by researching prospects, reaching out, and supporting client relationships. This role combines analysis, communication, and coordination. You’ll learn how leads are identified, how pitches are prepared, and how deals are followed through. It’s a solid starting point if you’re interested in client-facing roles and want to understand the commercial side of the business.

What You Will Be Doing

• Research potential clients, markets, and industries.
• Support outreach by drafting emails, presentations, and proposals.
• Track leads and update the CRM system regularly.
• Assist in preparing materials for client meetings.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure smooth follow-ups.

What You Bring

• Fresh graduate or early career starter with interest in business development and sale.
• 6–12 months relevant internship experience.
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Organized and detail-oriented in handling leads and tasks.
• Resilient and comfortable with outreach activities.
• Bonus : familiarity with CRM tools or sales platforms.

Benefits

• Hands-on experience in client outreach, pitching, and relationship building.
• Exposure to deal-making processes and sales strategy.
• Confidence in professional communication and negotiation.

At Substance, we’re all about action, not just talk. If your profile aligns with what we need, you’ll hear from us within 1-2 weeks. If not, no fluff—just know we value your interest and will keep you in mind for future roles where your skills can make an impact. We focus on real connections and meaningful matches, so when the right opportunity comes, we’ll be ready to make it happen.

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