Business Development Executive

SRC GLOBAL TRADING PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

SRC GLOBAL TRADING PTE. LTD. is seeking a Regional Business Development Executive to support international trading, distribution, and brokerage across Singapore and Southeast Asia.

The role focuses on developing supplier and client relationships, identifying cross‑border opportunities, and facilitating commercial transactions involving consumer and general merchandise along with agricultural and industrial goods.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree.
• At least 3 years in business development, trading, import/export, wholesale trade, supply chain, regional sales or related functions.
• Experience with Southeast Asian suppliers, buyers, or trading partners is beneficial.
• Familiarity with Vietnam/ASEAN market practices and cross‑border negotiation is advantageous.
• Understanding of trade documents (invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, origin certificates, Incoterms, payment terms).
• Ability to evaluate supplier credibility, pricing movements, logistics constraints and commercial risks.
• Strong communication, negotiation, presentation and relationship management skills.
• Proficiency in English; additional regional languages (e.g., Vietnamese) are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new supplier, buyer and trading partner relationships across Southeast Asia.
• Support import/export and brokerage opportunities for a range of products.
• Conduct market research on pricing, supplier reliability, product demand, logistics routes and competitors.
• Prepare commercial proposals, quotations, supplier profiles and client presentations.
• Coordinate with suppliers, customers, freight forwarders, banks and service providers on trade documentation and shipment matters.
• Assist with due diligence on suppliers, buyers, origin, quality standards, payment terms and risks.
• Maintain regular communication with regional suppliers and clients to support long‑term relationships.
• Track leads, sales pipeline, contract status and follow‑up actions.
• Support management in business planning, overseas market development and regional partnerships.
• Travel regionally for supplier visits, client meetings, trade fairs and business development.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Relationship management

English proficiency

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree

Job description

Roles & Responsibilities

We are looking for a Regional Business Development Executive to support the company’s international trading, distribution, and brokerage activities across Singapore and Southeast Asia.

The role focuses on developing supplier and client relationships, identifying cross-border business opportunities, and supporting commercial transactions involving consumer products, general merchandise, food-related products, agricultural products, industrial goods, and other traded products.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new supplier, buyer, and trading partner relationships across Southeast Asia.

• Support import/export and brokerage opportunities for products such as coffee, cashew nuts, agricultural products, industrial goods, consumer products, and other general commodities.

• Conduct market research on pricing, supplier reliability, product demand, logistics routes, and competitor activity.

• Prepare commercial proposals, quotations, supplier profiles, and client presentations.

• Coordinate with suppliers, customers, freight forwarders, banks, and service providers on trade documentation and shipment matters.

• Assist with due diligence on suppliers, buyers, product origin, quality standards, payment terms, and commercial risks.

• Maintain regular communication with regional suppliers and clients to support long‑term business relationships.

• Track business leads, sales pipeline, contract status, and follow‑up actions.

• Support management in business planning, overseas market development, and regional partnership discussions.

• Travel regionally when required for supplier visits, client meetings, trade fairs, and business development activities.

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree

• Minimum 3 years of experience in business development, trading, import/export, wholesale trade, supply chain, regional sales, or related commercial functions.

• Experience dealing with Southeast Asian suppliers, buyers, or trading partners will be an advantage.

• Familiarity with Vietnam or ASEAN market practices, supplier sourcing, commercial negotiation, and cross‑border business communication will be an advantage.

• Basic understanding of trade documents such as invoices, packing lists, bills of lading, certificates of origin, Incoterms, and payment terms.

• Ability to evaluate supplier credibility, pricing movements, logistics constraints, and commercial risks.

• Good communication, negotiation, presentation, and relationship management skills.

• Proficiency in English is required. Additional regional language ability, including Vietnamese, will be an advantage for communication with regional suppliers and clients.

• Independent, commercially driven, detail‑oriented, and able to work across different cultures and time zones.

Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.