Business Development Executive (1+1 Year Contract) | E-Commerce | $3900 @ Changi

PERSOL; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL in Singapore is seeking a Sales & Business Development professional to support merchant acquisition and drive growth on our e-commerce marketplace platform. You will collaborate with the Sales & Business Development team to expand merchant base and enhance performance.

You will manage a portfolio of merchants, analyze sales data, present quarterly reviews, coordinate campaigns with cross-functional teams, and help resolve operational issues to improve the customer experience.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of e-commerce or merchandising experience.
• Strong written and spoken communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Support merchant acquisition through prospecting, negotiating and onboarding.
• Take on the role of key account manager for a portfolio of merchants; track sales performance and derive insights.
• Assist in monthly business reporting activities.
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to execute campaigns and resolve operational issues.
• Support ad-hoc projects related to platform improvements and customer experience.

Skills

Communication

Education

Diploma/Degree

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Industry: E-Commerce / Retail
Location: Changi Airport, Singapore

About the Role

You will play a key role in supporting the Sales & Business Development team of an e-commerce marketplace platform, driving merchant sales and business growth.

This role offers hands‑on exposure to marketplace operations, including merchant acquisition, sales and marketing initiatives, performance tracking, resolving operational issues and managing cross-functional stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Support merchant acquisition efforts for the e-commerce platform, including prospecting, negotiating and onboarding.

• Take on the role of key account manager for a portfolio of merchants. This includes actively tracking sales performance of your accounts, analysing data to derive insights, and conducting regular business reviews to further drive sales.

• Assist in monthly business reporting activities.

• Work with cross-functional stakeholders to execute campaigns, resolve operational issues and address customer queries.

• Support ad-hoc projects related to platform improvements, customer experience and operational efficiency.

Job Requirements

• Diploma/Degree holder with 2–3 years of e-commerce, merchandising or relevant experience.

• Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Basic Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel skills preferred.