Business Development Executive (Corporate)

ASCENDO ACADEMY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendo Academy is seeking a results-oriented Business Development professional to lead outbound B2B telesales and drive corporate training engagements in Singapore. You will identify client needs, present training solutions, and schedule consultations with decision-makers.

Your role emphasizes KPI attainment, strong communication, and collaboration with the BD team to build partnerships and close deals.

Qualifications

• Minimum Nitec/Diploma in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or related field.
• Strong verbal communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to engage corporate clients professionally.
• Target-driven mindset with self-motivation and resilience to manage cold calling and sales pressure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily outbound B2B telesales calls to engage corporate clients across industries including SMEs, large corporations, and multinationals.
• Clearly present Ascendo Academy’s corporate training programs and workforce upskilling solutions to potential clients.
• Assess corporate clients’ training needs, business challenges, budget, and decision timelines to qualify leads.
• Schedule qualified face-to-face or virtual business consultation appointments with corporate decision-makers.
• Maintain accurate call logs, lead records, and appointment schedules in the CRM system for transparent follow-up.
• Follow up with warm leads to confirm appointment attendance and address preliminary questions to improve show-up rates.
• Support the business development team in building and nurturing corporate partnership pipelines.
• Assist in preparing corporate proposals, client presentations, and training brochures for business meetings.
• Participate in corporate outreach campaigns, industry networking events, and virtual fairs to generate leads and increase brand exposure.
• Collaborate with senior BD team to track client feedback, follow up on proposals, and assist in closing deals.
• Meet monthly and quarterly KPIs for business development and appointment setting as set by management.

Skills

Verbal communication

Negotiation

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivation

Resilience

Cold calling

Education

Nitec / Diploma in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or related field

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Company Overview

Ascendo Academy is a dynamic and fast-growing professional training and corporate development institution dedicated to empowering businesses and professionals with industry-relevant learning solutions, skill enhancement programs, and custom corporate training services. We partner with small, medium, and enterprise-level organizations across diverse industries to deliver high-quality upskilling, leadership development, and workforce training initiatives. Committed to growth, innovation, and long-term corporate partnerships, we are now expanding our business development team and seeking driven, results-oriented individuals to join our vibrant team.

Job Summary

This role focuses on outbound B2B telesales and business development to engage corporate clients, schedule consultations, and support corporate training growth for Ascendo Academy.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily outbound B2B telesales calls to engage corporate clients across industries including SMEs, large corporations, and multinationals
• Clearly present Ascendo Academy’s corporate training programs and workforce upskilling solutions to potential clients
• Assess corporate clients’ training needs, business challenges, budget, and decision timelines to qualify leads
• Schedule qualified face-to-face or virtual business consultation appointments with corporate decision-makers
• Maintain accurate call logs, lead records, and appointment schedules in the CRM system for transparent follow-up
• Follow up with warm leads to confirm appointment attendance and address preliminary questions to improve show-up rates
• Support the business development team in building and nurturing corporate partnership pipelines
• Assist in preparing corporate proposals, client presentations, and training brochures for business meetings
• Participate in corporate outreach campaigns, industry networking events, and virtual fairs to generate leads and increase brand exposure
• Collaborate with senior BD team to track client feedback, follow up on proposals, and assist in closing deals
• Meet monthly and quarterly KPIs for business development and appointment setting as set by management

Required competencies and certifications

• Minimum Nitec/Diploma in Business Administration, Marketing, Sales, or related field
• Strong verbal communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to engage corporate clients professionally
• Target-driven mindset with self-motivation and resilience to manage cold calling and sales pressure

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in telesales, B2B sales, corporate business development, or customer outreach
• Fresh graduates with excellent communication skills are encouraged to apply