Business Development Director (Semiconductor)

Ambition Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition Singapore is seeking a Business Development Director to lead the company’s first headcount and drive growth in Singapore and beyond. You will lead BD with CSPs, OEMs/ODMs and electronics customers, shaping GTM for a global semiconductor footprint.

You will collaborate with the Beijing HQ on market intelligence, strategy, and performance reporting, while building strong customer relationships and steering strategic negotiations to expand regional presence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in business development, sales, or related roles.
• Proven semiconductor industry experience.
• Strong network in the Data Centre Ecosystem (DCE) and industry stakeholders.
• Leadership or team management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead BD efforts in Singapore and international markets.
• Develop and maintain key customer relationships and drive contracts.
• Collaborate with HQ in Beijing on strategy and performance reporting.

Skills

Business development

Semiconductor industry

DCE network

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Job description

Your new company is a well-known chip manufacturing listed company from China with international exposure and customers. The company has set up their overseas HQ in Singapore and is currently looking for first headcount as Business Development Director to join their team.

What you will be doing:

• Lead business development efforts in Singapore and across international markets, with a focus on Cloud Service Providers (CSPs), OEMs/ODMs, and the electronics sector.
• Develop and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships, manage commercial negotiations, and drive successful contract execution.
• Formulate and execute sales strategies to expand the company’s footprint within the global semiconductor industry, particularly in Singapore and Southeast Asia.
• Identify new business opportunities and build market presence across strategic overseas regions.
• Work closely with headquarters in Beijing on business development initiatives, market intelligence, and regular performance reporting.

What you need for success:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in business development, sales, or related commercial roles.
• Proven experience within the semiconductor industry.
• Strong understanding of the Data Centre Ecosystem (DCE) market, with an established network and relationships among key industry stakeholders and customers.
• Prior leadership or team management experience would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.

What you will get:

This is a unique opportunity to join a leading listed semiconductor company as one of the pioneering members of its international expansion team. You will play a key role in shaping the company’s overseas growth strategy while enjoying a highly competitive remuneration package, strong career progression prospects, and significant regional exposure.