Business Development Executive

Aikit Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Aikit Pte Ltd, based in Singapore, is seeking a driven Business Development / Sales Executive to support InstaChef's expansion across Singapore. You will identify opportunities, secure strategic locations, build partnerships, and help drive revenue growth.

The role suits candidates with sales, BD, or partnerships experience and a passion for food tech and franchising. Fresh graduates with strong interest in sales are welcome; industry experience in F&B, retail, vending, or startups is a plus.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in business-related fields.
• At least 1 year of experience in sales, business development, account management, partnerships, or related roles.
• Fresh graduates with strong interest in sales and business development are welcome to apply.
• Experience in F&B, retail, vending, franchise, hospitality or startup environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities, partnerships, and sales leads.
• Build relationships with customers, landlords, property owners, and business partners.
• Conduct meetings, presentations, and negotiations to secure new business opportunities.
• Support expansion through strategic location acquisition and partnership development.
• Manage and follow up on sales opportunities to achieve growth targets.
• Collaborate with internal teams for smooth onboarding of new partners.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify growth opportunities.

Skills

Sales experience

Business development

Account management

Partnerships

Communication

Negotiation

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Hospitality, or related disciplines

Job description

About Our Company

Learn More About Us: If you would like to find out more about our company, you can explore our deck here: https://tinyurl.com/DiscoverAikit

Headquartered in Shanghai, AIKIT Pte Ltd is a premier food technology company, revolutionizing the culinary landscape with our innovative smart kitchen network. Merging advanced technology with efficient supply chain management, we redefine the concept of convenience food and lead innovation in the food industry.

Our brand, instaChef is a leader in the food technology industry, innovating with smart kitchens to transform how food is prepared and delivered. Our commitment to combining technology with compelling design makes us pioneers in the food tech space. Marrying technology and food together, we are dedicated to serve quick, traditional and authentic food that will cater to the appetites of all ages and at a price that screams value.

Job Overview

InstaChef is looking for a driven and hands-on Business Development / Sales Executive to support our business expansion across Singapore.

You will play a key role in growing InstaChef's presence by identifying new business opportunities, securing strategic locations, building partnerships, developing franchise opportunities, and supporting revenue growth initiatives.

This role is ideal for someone with experience in sales, business development, partnerships, F&B, retail, vending, or startup environments who enjoys building relationships and closing deals.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities, partnerships, and sales leads

• Build relationships with customers, landlords, property owners, and business partners

• Conduct meetings, presentations, and negotiations to secure new business opportunities

• Support the expansion of InstaChef through strategic location acquisition and partnership development

• Manage and follow up on sales opportunities to achieve business growth targets

• Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth onboarding and implementation of new partners

• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to identify growth opportunities

Requirements

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Hospitality, or related disciplines

• Minimum 1 year of experience in sales, business development, account management, partnerships, or related roles

• Fresh graduates with strong interest in sales and business development are welcome to apply

• Experience in F&B, retail, vending, franchise, hospitality, or startup environments is an advantage

• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills

• Comfortable with client meetings, networking, and on-site visits

• Self-motivated, results-oriented, and able to work independently

• Strong commercial acumen and relationship-building skills

• Existing business network and industry connections in Singapore are an advantage

• Prior experience in securing partnerships, franchisees, locations, or commercial agreements is preferred