Business Development Executive (Operations)

Tech Data APAC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Elective Benefits

Career development programs

Life Empowerment Program

DEI commitment

Global onboarding program

Community involvement

Job summary

Tech Data APAC in Singapore seeks a Business Development Executive to support sales operations, order processing, and stakeholder coordination, enabling smooth execution and accurate transaction handling.

You will maintain CRM data, assist with forecasting, and coordinate with partners and suppliers, while ensuring governance and compliance. The role offers office-based work with occasional extended hours and limited travel.

Qualifications

• Strong administrative, coordination, and follow-up capabilities.
• High attention to detail with data accuracy and documentation quality.
• Basic commercial and financial understanding, including pricing, margin, invoicing, and order fulfilment.
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end order processing, quotation support, sales documentation, and related administrative activities.
• Coordinate invoicing activities and ensure timely follow-up with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of sales data, contracts, purchase orders, and transactional records.
• Maintain and update sales pipeline information, CRM records, and opportunity tracking data.
• Support sales forecasting, pipeline reporting, and consolidation of business performance data.
• Act as the operational liaison between partners, suppliers, customers, and internal teams.
• Coordinate pricing requests, delivery timelines, fulfilment updates, and related operational matters.
• Support issue resolution, escalation tracking, and follow-up actions to ensure timely closure.
• Ensure compliance with internal processes, approval workflows, governance standards, and audit requirements.
• Maintain proper documentation for deals, contracts, claims, approvals, and supporting records.
• Prepare regular sales, margin, order status, backlog, and operational performance reports.
• Provide administrative and coordination support to BDMs, sales teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

Administrative coordination

Attention to detail

Data accuracy

MS 365 proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or diploma in Business/Finance/Operations

Tools

Microsoft 365 Suite

Job description

Job Purpose

The Business Development Executive (BDE) supports the operational, administrative, and coordination functions of the business, serving as a key liaison between customers, channel partners, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.

The Business Development Executive (BDE) supports the operational, administrative, and coordination functions of the business, serving as a key liaison between customers, channel partners, suppliers, and internal stakeholders. This role is responsible for enabling smooth sales execution, accurate transaction processing, effective stakeholder coordination, and timely reporting to support revenue growth, profitability, compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales Operations & Administration (35%)
• Manage end-to-end order processing, quotation support, sales documentation, and related administrative activities
• Coordinate invoicing activities and ensure timely follow-up with relevant stakeholders
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of sales data, contracts, purchase orders, and transactional records
• Pipeline & Forecast Administration (25%)
• Maintain and update sales pipeline information, CRM records, and opportunity tracking data
• Support sales forecasting, pipeline reporting, and consolidation of business performance data
• Partner & Supplier Coordination (10%)
• Act as the operational liaison between partners, suppliers, customers, and internal teams
• Coordinate pricing requests, delivery timelines, fulfilment updates, and related operational matters where applicable
• Support issue resolution, escalation tracking, and follow-up actions to ensure timely closure
• Process Compliance & Governance (15%)
• Ensure compliance with internal processes, approval workflows, governance standards, and audit requirements
• Maintain proper documentation for deals, contracts, claims, approvals, and supporting records
• Reporting & Analysis Support (10%)
• Prepare regular sales, margin, order status, backlog, and operational performance reports
• Support management with data insights, trend observations, and follow-up actions on operational matters
• Business Support & Ad-hoc Tasks (5%)
• Provide administrative and coordination support to BDMs, sales teams, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Assist with internal coordination, meeting follow-ups, task tracking, and ad-hoc business support activities

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Experience & Education
• 1-3 years of experience in sales operations, administrative support, order management, or business coordination
• Bachelor's degree or diploma in Business, Finance, Operations, or a related discipline
• Core Skills
• Strong administrative, coordination, and follow-up capabilities
• High attention to detail with a strong focus on data accuracy and documentation quality
• Basic commercial and financial understanding, including pricing, margin, invoicing, and order fulfilment
• Proficient in Microsoft 365 applications, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams
• Personal Attributes
• Organized, process-driven, and able to work systematically
• Able to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines effectively
• Communicates clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders
• Able to follow structured processes independently with minimal supervision

Working Conditions

• Office-based role with minimal exposure to warehouse or operational floor activities
• May require occasional extended hours during month-end, quarter-end, or peak business periods
• Limited travel may be required for internal coordination, partner meetings, or customer-related discussions where necessary

At Tech Data, a TD SYNNEX Company, our values guide everything we do: Together, We Own It, We Dare to Go, We Grow and Win, and above all, We Do the Right Thing. These principles shape how we work with each other, our partners, and our communities as we drive innovation and create lasting impact.

What's In It For You?

• Elective Benefits: Our programs are tailored to your country to best accommodate your lifestyle.
• Grow Your Career: Accelerate your path to success (and keep up with the future) with formal programs on leadership and professional development, and many more on-demand courses.
• Elevate Your Personal Well-Being: Boost your financial, physical, and mental well-being through seminars, events, and our global Life Empowerment Assistance Program.
• Diversity, Equity & Inclusion: It's not just a phrase to us; valuing every voice is how we succeed. Join us in celebrating our global diversity through inclusive education, meaningful peer-to-peer conversations, and equitable growth and development opportunities.
• Make the Most of our Global Organization: Network with other new co-workers within your first 30 days through our onboarding program.
• Connect with Your Community: Participate in internal, peer-led inclusive communities and activities, including business resource groups, local volunteering events, and more environmental and social initiatives.

At Tech Data, a TD SYNNEX Company, we're proud to be recognized as a great place to work and a leader in the promotion and practice of diversity, equity and inclusion. If you're excited about working for our company and believe you're a good fit for this role, we encourage you to apply. You may be exactly the person we're looking for!

We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to building a diverse team that represents and empowers a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit, without regard to race, colour, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, genetics, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. To support our diversity and inclusion efforts, we may ask for voluntary gender disclosure information. This data will be used solely to improve our hiring practices and ensure fair treatment for all candidates.