Business Development Executive

DREIHEIT HOUSE INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable lifestyle brand in Singapore is seeking a Business Development Executive to drive new business opportunities and manage existing accounts. The ideal candidate will possess 2–5 years of experience in business development, with strong communication and negotiation skills. Responsibilities include identifying new clients, maintaining relationships, and supporting marketing events. This position offers career growth potential in a dynamic environment, working with premium lifestyle products.

Benefits

Opportunity to work with a premium, growing lifestyle brand

Exposure to trade, corporate, and retail business development

Career growth into senior business development or regional sales roles

Qualifications

• 2–5 years experience in business development, sales, or account management.
• Experience in F&B, lifestyle, or premium products preferred.
• Able to collaborate effectively with Creative, Operations, and Finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify, qualify, and close new B2B, Horeca, retail, and corporate clients.
• Maintain strong relationships with current distributors and corporate accounts.
• Plan and execute product launches, tastings, and promotional events.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building skills

Organizational skills

Proactivity

Job description

Role Overview

The Business Development Executive will be responsible for generating new business leads, managing existing accounts, and supporting sales-driven initiatives such as events, campaigns, and product launches. This role is critical to scaling revenue and building lasting client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

A. New Business Acquisition

• Identify, qualify, and close new B2B, Horeca, retail, and corporate clients.
• Maintain a pipeline of leads and monitor progress in CRM systems.
• Attend trade shows, networking events, and exhibitions to generate business opportunities.

B. Existing Account Management

• Maintain strong relationships with current distributors, private label clients, and corporate accounts.
• Upsell and cross-sell products and services to maximize revenue.
• Provide insights and recommendations to internal teams on client needs and market trends.

C. Events & Marketing Support

• Plan and execute product launches, tastings, corporate workshops, and promotional events.
• Collaborate with Creative and Operations teams to ensure smooth execution.
• Gather market insights and trends to inform campaigns and product development.

D. Reporting

• Track KPIs, sales pipeline, and revenue growth.
• Provide weekly/monthly updates to management.

Requirements

• 2–5 years experience in business development, sales, or account management.
• Experience in F&B, lifestyle, or premium products preferred.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Independent, proactive, and organized.
• Able to collaborate effectively with Creative, Operations, and Finance teams.

Success Metrics / KPIs

• Number of new clients or partnerships secured per quarter.
• Revenue growth from new and existing accounts.
• Conversion of event or campaign leads into sales.
• Accurate and timely reporting of pipeline and performance.

Perks

• Opportunity to work with a premium, growing lifestyle brand.
• Exposure to trade, corporate, and retail business development.
• Career growth into senior business development or regional sales roles.

How to Apply

• Send your resume and a short cover letter highlighting:
• Previous business development or sales experience
• Examples of new clients or partnerships you secured
• Event or campaign experience in F&B, lifestyle, or premium products