Business Development Executive (Design and Build)

PRINCE'S LANDSCAPE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince's Landscape PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a Business Development Executive (Design and Build) to translate client briefs into landscape concepts and collaborate with design and operations teams.

You will visit sites, gather requirements, and communicate design ideas effectively to clients. You will prepare sketches, mood boards, plant palettes, 2D layouts and 3D renders to support proposals and presentations, while seeking new business opportunities through networks and referrals.

Qualifications

• Background in landscape design/landscape architecture/ horticulture or related field.
• Ability to translate client requirements into landscape concepts and visual proposals.
• Familiarity with plant selection, landscape materials and practical construction considerations.
• Ability to prepare sketches, layouts and presentation materials to communicate design ideas.
• Comfortable communicating with clients and presenting design concepts.
• Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• commercially minded and interested in developing business development and client relationships.
• Knowledge on green walls, green roofs, NParks features added advantage.
• Experience with Quick Concept Sketching (Procreate) adds value.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site visits and engage clients to understand requirements and project objectives.
• Translate client briefs into landscape concepts, mood boards, plant palettes and 2D layouts.
• Prepare 3D visualisations or renders to support proposals and client presentations.
• Develop landscape improvement proposals for new and existing sites.
• Collaborate with Quantity Surveyors and Operations to ensure designs are buildable and priced within margins.
• Present concepts and proposals to clients and communicate ideas effectively.
• Identify and pursue business opportunities through networks, referrals and platforms.
• Maintain relationships with clients throughout development and award processes.
• Follow up on proposals through quotation stage and support to project award.
• Work with internal teams to develop commercially viable solutions.

Skills

Client engagement

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Business development

Education

Landscape design/landscape architecture/ horticulture background

Tools

Procreate

Job description

One of the oldest nurseries in Singapore, Prince's has 50 years' experience in the industry. Started out humbly as a flower shop, Prince's has evolved into a full-fledged landscape design and installation specialist. At the international front, our global connections ensure that Prince's meets the needs of our customers. Strategic alliances with Europe, Australasia, and Asia have been a boon to our service-oriented culture.

Role: Business Development Executive (Design and Build)

Role Duties:

• Conduct site visits and engage clients to understand their requirements, project objectives and site conditions.
• Translate client briefs into creative and practical landscape concepts, including concept sketches, mood boards, plant palettes and 2D layouts.
• Prepare 3D visualisations or renders to support project proposals and client presentations.
• Develop landscape improvement, upgrading and enhancement proposals for new and existing sites.
• Work closely with Quantity Surveyors and Operations teams to ensure proposed designs are practical, buildable and can be priced within the required project margins.
• Present landscape concepts and proposals to clients and communicate design ideas effectively.
• Identify and pursue potential business opportunities through client networks, referrals, industry contacts, online platforms, networking and other appropriate channels.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with prospective and existing clients throughout the business development and project acquisition process.
• Follow up on proposals through the quotation stage, including responding to client enquiries and clarifications, and support the process through to project award.
• Work closely with internal teams to develop commercially viable solutions that meet both client requirements and operational considerations.
• Maintain accurate and timely updates in the Business Development tracker and contribute to weekly outreach and business development updates.

Candidate Profile

• Background, knowledge or hands-on experience in landscape design, landscape architecture, horticulture or a related field.
• Ability to translate client requirements into landscape concepts and visual proposals.
• Familiarity with plant selection, landscape materials and practical construction or installation considerations.
• Ability to prepare sketches, layouts and presentation materials to communicate design ideas.
• Comfortable communicating with clients and presenting design concepts.
• Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
• A commercially minded individual who is interested in developing into a business development and client relationship management role.
• Knowledge on green walls, green roofs, ABC Water Features, and NParks Skyrise greenery will be added advantage.
• Experience on Quick Concept Sketching (Procreate) will be an added advantage.
• Any client-facing or sales related experiences will be an added advantage.

We regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Thank you for expressing your interest in joining the Prince's Family.