Business Development Director

French Chamber of Commerce in Singapore, The; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading commerce organization in Singapore is seeking a dynamic Business Development Director to drive growth in their Data and Insights Platform targeting luxury brands. The ideal candidate will have 3-6 years of business development experience, strong relationship management skills, and a background in consultative selling. This role offers an opportunity to shape the platform’s future while working in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Qualifications

• 3 to 6 years of sales experience in B2B environments targeting senior audiences.
• Proven track record in business development with luxury brand experience.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities with corporate clients.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients in the luxury sector.
• Collaborate with senior leadership on commercial strategy.

Skills

Business development

Client relationship management

Consultative selling

Communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

On behalf of one of its clients, the French Chamber of Commerce is looking for a Business Development Director.

The hiring company is a leading subscription-based platform offering insights and data subscriptions to leading luxury brands across different luxury verticals, looking to gain affluent consumers’ market share.

To support the continued growth of its Data and Insights Platform, the company is seeking a dynamic and entrepreneurial Business Development Manager & Client Relationship Executive.

Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities with corporate clients, agencies, and other strategic stakeholders.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients in the luxury and premium sectors
• Qualify leads, initiate meaningful conversations, and craft tailored proposals that align with each prospect\'s specific needs and goals.
• Collaborate closely with the company’s senior leadership to guide commercial strategy and manage existing accounts.
• Ensure ongoing client satisfaction and consistent delivery of value.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and professional gatherings.
• Organize exclusive, client-focused experiences such as round tables and insight-sharing sessions.
• Support the positioning of the platform as a thought leader in affluent consumer insights.
• Help strengthen the company’s visibility within the luxury and premium industries.
• Communicate the value of data-driven solutions confidently to senior-level executives.
• Actively contribute to a fast-growing and innovative team, playing a key role in shaping the platform’s future.

Education and Experience

• Proven track record in business development, with experience engaging decision-makers in the luxury and premium sectors
• 3 to 6 years of sales experience, preferably within information services or similar B2B environments targeting senior audiences
• Background in market research or consulting is highly valued, especially with knowledge of the luxury and premium brand landscape

Position Requirements

• Passionate about consumer insights and working collaboratively with clients to address their information and strategic needs
• Comfortable with consultative, subscription-based selling, ideally of data or SaaS platforms
• Strong history of meeting or exceeding sales targets, supported by a robust local professional network
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, able to clearly articulate complex value propositions
• Hands-on and hard-working, with a strong motivation to grow within a fast-paced, high-growth, and entrepreneurial environment
• High energy, proactive mindset, and a determined “go-getter” attitude
• Proficient with CRM tools such as Salesforce
• Willingness to travel as required to support client relationships and business development initiatives