Business Development Executive [Paper & Packaging]

The Supreme HR Advisory Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Supreme HR Advisory Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a Business Development professional for the paper and packaging sector. You will identify opportunities, build relationships with printers, converters, and brand owners, and promote our product portfolio.

You will lead pre-sales consultations, gather market insights, and collaborate with marketing to support launches and events. A 2–3 year sales background in this industry is preferred, with knowledge of paper grades and printing processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years sales experience in paper & packaging industry
• Strong understanding of paper and board grades (coated, uncoated, folding boxboard)
• Know-how of printing processes (offset, digital, flexo, gravure)
• Familiarity with packaging and branding applications
• Existing network within printers, converters, or brand owners is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across printers, converters, packaging companies, and brand owners
• Build and maintain relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders
• Promote the company’s portfolio of paper and board products to target market segments
• Drive product specifications into brand and packaging projects
• Engage customers to understand their application needs and recommend suitable grades
• Provide technical support on printability, runnability, and conversion performance
• Collaborate with mills and internal teams to align offerings with customer requirements
• Support marketing activities including product launches, presentations, and customer workshops

Skills

Sales experience

Job description

(Paper & Packaging industry)

5 days, 9am-6pm

Salary: $4000 - $5000, negotiable depends on experience

Location: SIF Building,Singapore 068899 (Shenton Way)

Job scope:

Business Development & Market Expansion:

• Identify and develop new business opportunities across printers, converters, packaging companies, and brand owners

• Build and maintain strong relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders

• Actively promote company’s portfolio of paper and board products into target market segments

• Drive specification of products into brand and packaging projects

Pre-Sales & Technical Consultation:

• Engage customers to understand their application needs (printing, packaging, branding, sustainability goals)

• Recommend suitable paper and board grades based on performance, cost, and end-use requirements

• Provide technical support on printability, runnability, and conversion performance

• Work closely with mills and internal teams to align product offerings with customer requirements

Market Intelligence & Strategy:

• Gather insights on market trends, pricing, competitor activity, and customer needs

• Support product positioning and go-to-market strategies

• Identify opportunities for new product introductions or exclusive representations

Marketing & Industry Engagement:

• Support marketing activities including product launches, presentations, and customer workshops

• Participate in industry events, exhibitions, and trade shows to promote company’s offerings

• Assist in developing sales materials and solution-based presentations

Requirements:

• Minimum 2-3 years sales experience in paper & packaging industry

• Strong understanding of:

1. Paper and board grades (coated, uncoated, folding boxboard, etc.)

2. Printing processes (offset, digital, flexo, gravure)

3. Packaging and branding applications

4. Stocklot

• Existing network within printers, converters, or brand owners is highly advantageous