Business Development Executive

Eduquest.sg; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Eduquest International Institute is seeking a Salesperson in Singapore to promote WSQ training programmes to individuals, corporates, and partners. The role blends on-site meetings, client visits, and online outreach, with responsibilities spanning lead qualification, proposal preparation, and pipeline management through enrolment.

The ideal candidate will have strong consultative selling skills, CRM experience, and the ability to work in a hybrid environment, aiming to meet sales targets while

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in consultative selling, lead generation, and account management, with the ability to match training programmes to client needs.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, including the ability to engage confidently with learners, HR teams, and business owners.
• Experience in customer relationship management and follow-up, using CRM or similar tools to track prospects, opportunities, and enrolments.
• Understanding of the education, training, or F&B/service industry in Singapore, preferably with familiarity with WSQ or SkillsFuture-funded programmes.
• Ability to work independently in a hybrid environment, manage time effectively, and coordinate with internal operations and training teams.
• Proficiency in basic office software (e.g., MS Office, email, video conferencing) and comfort with online outreach channels.
• Relevant experience in sales, business development, or customer-facing roles; a diploma or degree in business, marketing, or a related field is advantageous.
• Commitment to ethical, non-discriminatory practices and a learner-centric mindset, with a focus on long

Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify leads, present training solutions, prepare proposals, and manage the sales pipeline from initial contact to enrolment.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing clients and gather feedback on training needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth course registration and delivery.
• Meet sales targets and maintain accurate records in CRM tools.
• Represent Eduquest professionally at events, briefings, and industry engagements.

Skills

Consultative selling

Lead generation

Account management

CRM experience

Communication

Presentation skills

Hybrid work

Education

Diploma or degree in Business/Marketing or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Company Description Eduquest International Institute is an Approved Training Organisation (ATO) under SWDA, offering competency-based programmes within the Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) framework. The institute specializes in quality training delivery, organisational and management assessments, and structured training roadmaps aligned to workforce and business needs. Eduquest provides WSQ programmes in areas such as Food & Service, Pastry & Baking, Culinary, Food Hygiene, Retail, and Employability helping learners upgrade their skills and contribute more effectively to their organisations. Its training solutions are designed to raise productivity and create measurable value for businesses in Singapore.

Role Description The Salesperson will play a key role in promoting Eduquest's WSQ training programmes to individual learners, corporate clients, and industry partners. In this full-time role based in Singapore, the Salesperson will split time between on-site meetings, client visits, and other such as online outreach and follow-up calls. Day-to-day responsibilities include identifying and qualifying leads, presenting training solutions, preparing proposals, and managing the sales pipeline from initial contact through to enrolment. The role also involves maintaining strong relationships with existing clients, gathering feedback on training needs, and collaborating with internal teams to ensure smooth course registration and delivery. The Salesperson is expected to meet sales targets, maintain accurate records in CRM tools, and represent Eduquest professionally at events, briefings, and industry engagements.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated skills in consultative selling, lead generation, and account management, with the ability to match training programmes to client needs.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, including the ability to engage confidently with learners, HR teams, and business owners.
• Experience in customer relationship management and follow-up, using CRM or similar tools to track prospects, opportunities, and enrolments.
• Understanding of the education, training, or F&B/service industry in Singapore, preferably with familiarity with WSQ or SkillsFuture-funded programmes.
• Ability to work independently in a hybrid environment, manage time effectively, and coordinate with internal operations and training teams.
• Proficiency in basic office software (e.g., MS Office, email, video conferencing) and comfort with online outreach channels.
• Relevant experience in sales, business development, or customer-facing roles; a diploma or degree in business, marketing, or a related field is advantageous.
• Commitment to ethical, non-discriminatory practices and a learner-centric mindset, with a focus on long