Business Development Associate

Eastern Harvest Foods; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food company in Singapore is seeking a Business Development Associate to support management and drive growth. The role involves customer engagement, sales support, and collaboration across departments to ensure operational success. Ideal candidates are proactive and detail-oriented, with strong communication skills and experience in business development or sales support. This position offers exposure to various business functions and opportunities to develop leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development or sales support is an advantage.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Assist management in daily operations, including sales and customer service.
• Engage with customers to drive sales and introduce new products.
• Support sales activities by preparing quotations and following up on leads.
• Track project timelines and provide updates to management.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for smooth execution of activities.
• Participate in strategy discussions and contribute ideas for growth.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical thinking

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

GCE 'O' Level or Diploma in a related field

Job description

Job Summary

The Business Development Associate plays a key role in supporting management and driving the company’s growth. This role combines customer engagement, sales support, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and long-term business success. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, and eager to gain exposure across different aspects of the business while contributing to strategy and execution.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist management in daily operations, including sales, customer service, and administrative tasks.
• Engage with potential and existing customers to drive sales, introduce new products, and build long-term relationships.
• Support sales activities by preparing quotations, sending price lists, coordinating sample submissions, and following up on leads.
• Track and monitor project timelines (e.g., new market expansion, business initiatives) and provide regular updates to management.
• Interact and co-operate with various departments including purchasing, marketing, finance, and human resource departments.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (sales, operations, logistics) to ensure smooth execution of business activities.
• Prepare and maintain organized records such as statements of accounts, invoices, and customer correspondence.
• Participate in strategy discussions, contribute ideas for growth opportunities, and support the implementation of business initiatives.
• Gain exposure across different departments to build a holistic understanding of the company’s operations and develop leadership skills.

Job Requirements

• Minimum GCE 'O' Level or Diploma in a related field.
• Proven experience in business development, sales support, or administrative roles is an advantage.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a customer-oriented mindset.
• Analytical thinker with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Reliable and dedicated, with a positive attitude.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday: 8.00am to 5.30pm

Working Location

5 Jalan Tepong, Singapore 619325