Business Development Coordinator

HBA/Hirsch Bedner Associates; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality design firm in Singapore is seeking a Business Development Coordinator to drive growth and client relationships. The role involves identifying new business opportunities, supporting marketing activities, and maintaining client databases. Ideal candidates will have a relevant bachelor's degree and 1-3 years of experience in business development or related fields. Strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential. Join us to embark on a fruitful career in luxury hospitality design.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in business development or coordination roles.
• Experience in design, real estate, or hospitality industries is an advantage.
• Fluent in English; Mandarin or Cantonese is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support business development activities for the Singapore office.
• Research and identify prospective clients in hospitality sector.
• Maintain client databases and lead tracking systems.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Self-motivated and results-oriented

Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Sales Force

Job description

About this role:

Our Singapore office is currently searching for a Business Development Coordinator. You will be part of the wider business development team in Singapore and would work closely with Singapore leadership team and the Regional Business Development Director of South East Asia.

Job Summary:

As our Business Development Coordinator, you will play a crucial role in driving the growth and success of our Singapore office. You will be responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities, as well as cultivating existing relationships with our current clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support business development activities for the Singapore office and regional markets.
• Research and identify prospective clients in the hospitality and real estate sectors across Asia.
• Maintain and update systems, including client databases, pipelines, and lead tracking.
• Assist in preparing proposals, presentations, credentials, and marketing materials in collaboration with design and marketing teams.
• Coordinate client meetings, industry events, and follow-ups.
• Conduct basic market and competitor research.
• Support tender submissions and proposal coordination.
• Assist in preparing monthly BD reports, including pipeline updates and activity tracking.
• Provide general administrative and coordination support to the BD and leadership teams.

We promise you a career in the world of luxury design as you would be working in the hospitality design firm that is ranked No.1 in the world. You would expect to work with the best and develop your skills and career along the way. That is why we are also looking to recruit the most talented in the industry to join us!

Below are the minimum qualifications that we expect from you:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Interior Design, Architecture, or any other related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in business development, marketing, sales support, or coordination roles (experience in design, real estate, or hospitality industries is an advantage).
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Fluent in English (Mandarin, Cantonese or other languages is a plus).
• Self-motivated and results-oriented, with a drive to meet and exceed targets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Power Point, Excel.
• Proficiency in Sales Force will be a plus.
• Willingness to travel to meet potential clients.

To be successful in the role you should also have:

• Strong sense of responsibility and ownership.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Persistent and driven by targets.
• Collaborative and enjoy working in team environments.
• Good communication and presentation skills

Does this sound like you? Are you ready to embark on a fruitful career of luxury hospitality design with us?

If the answer is yes, simply send us your CV. We are only interested in your best projects so be selective and make sure you convey your artistic sense as a designer through the portfolio too!

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