Business Development Director

Borr Drilling; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the F&B sector is seeking a Business Development Director to drive the growth of their Korean restaurant brand. This role requires deep industry knowledge, strong networks, and a passion for Korean cuisine. The successful candidate will develop market strategies, manage partnerships, and ensure financial performance for new ventures in alignment with company objectives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8–10 years of business development experience, preferably in F&B or hospitality.
• Proven track record of expanding F&B brands.
• Strong understanding and passion for Korean cuisine and culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development strategies for the Korean restaurant brand.
• Identify and negotiate with landlords, developers, and franchisees.
• Collaborate with marketing to support expansion goals.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder Management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, F&B Management

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Director to lead the strategic expansion and growth of our Korean food restaurant brand. The ideal candidate has deep industry knowledge, strong F&B networks, and a passion for Korean cuisine. You will drive market expansion, identify partnership opportunities, and ensure the brand's sustainable growth in alignment with company goals.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategy & Growth Planning

• Develop and execute short-and long-term business development strategies for the Korean restaurant brand.
• Conduct market research and feasibility studies for new locations, markets, and concepts.
• Lead expansion initiatives including new outlets, franchising, and strategic partnerships.

2. Partnership & Stakeholder Management

• Identify and negotiate with landlords, developers, franchisees, and strategic partners.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers, investors, and local authorities.

3. Sales & Marketing Collaboration

• Work closely with marketing to position the brand and execute campaigns that support expansion goals.
• Identify new customer segments and business channels (e.g., catering, delivery partnerships, corporate deals).

4. Financial & Performance Management

• Collaborate with finance to build financial models, budgets, and ROI analyses for new ventures.
• Monitor and optimize the performance of new and existing outlets against KPIs.

5. Brand & Market Intelligence

• Stay up-to-date with Korean cuisine trends, consumer preferences, and competitor activity.
• Represent the brand at F&B expos, trade events, and industry forums.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, F&B Management, or related field.
• Minimum 8–10 years of business development experience, preferably in the F&B or hospitality industry.
• Proven track record of expanding F&B brands, especially in casual or premium dining.
• Strong understanding and passion for Korean cuisine and culture.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.