Business Development Executive - Singapore

Riverchain; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Sales incentives

Job summary

Riverchain, a leading fintech platform, seeks a motivated Business Development Executive for its Singapore team. You will generate sales leads, pitch products, and close deals with construction and infrastructure clients.

Fluency in English is required; Mandarin or Malay is a plus. You should have CRM experience, strong presentation and negotiation skills, and a proven quota-attainment track record. You will work in a collaborative, entrepreneurial environment with performance-based incentives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Construction, or a related field.
• Proven sales experience with track record of meeting quotas.
• Proficient in CRM software and sales tools.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Generate sales leads and build a robust pipeline in Singapore’s construction and infrastructure sectors.
• Pitch Riverchain products/services and close deals with new clients.
• Engage potential clients via calls, emails, site visits, events and exhibitions.
• Maintain long-term relationships and provide post-sale support.
• Collaborate with marketing and partnerships teams to boost brand visibility.

Skills

Sales experience

Strong presentation skills

Negotiation

Teamwork

English fluency

Mandarin/Malay advantage

Communication

Networking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Construction, or related field

Tools

Pipedrive

Salesforce

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Riverchain is a leading fintech platform transforming how construction companies access working capital. By combining innovative financing solutions with cutting-edge technology, we empower contractors and suppliers to accelerate cash flow, manage risk, and scale their businesses. Headquartered in Hong Kong and rapidly expanding across Southeast Asia, Riverchain partners with a diverse range of construction stakeholders, delivering flexible financing products tailored to the industry’s unique needs. Our culture is collaborative, fast-paced, and growth-oriented — we’re building the future of construction finance, one transaction at a time.

About the job

We are looking for a motivated and results-driven Business Development Executive to join our Singapore team. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for seeking new business opportunities by contacting and developing relationships with potential clients in Singapore’s construction and infrastructure sectors.

Your role will involve generating sales leads, pitching our products/services, and closing deals. Fluency in English is required, while proficiency in Mandarin and/or Malay will be an advantage for communicating with regional clients. If you are a proactive and outgoing individual with a proven track record in achieving sales quotas, we invite you to apply. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to our long-term business growth while working in a collaborative and entrepreneurial team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support marketing and partnership activities to strengthen brand visibility within Singapore’s construction community.
• Generate sales opportunities from construction subcontractor, main contractor, and ecosystem partner clients.
• Contact potential clients through cold calls, emails, site visits, networking events, and exhibitions.
• Pitch the company's products/services to potential clients.
• Identify client needs and suggest appropriate products/services.
• Build and maintain long‑term relationships with clients.
• Proactively seek new business opportunities in the market.
• Set up meetings or calls between (prospective) clients and the relevant team members.
• Report sales results to the CEO.
• Stay up-to-date with new products/services offered by the company.
• Provide proper after-sales service to clients.

Requirements and Skills

• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Outgoing and active, with the ability to deliver engaging presentations.
• Fluent in English; proficiency in Mandarin and/or Malay is an advantage. Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Hands‑on experience with multiple sales techniques, including cold calls.
• Track record of achieving sales quotas.
• Experience with CRM software (e.g., Pipedrive, Salesforce).
• Familiarity with the Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word, for preparing presentations, analyzing data, and creating reports.
• Understanding of sales performance metrics.
• Degree in Marketing, Business Administration, Construction, or a relevant field.
• Proven work experience as a sales representative or in a similar role.
• Knowledge and experience in the Singapore construction, contracting, or infrastructure industry will be prioritized.

Candidates with extensive experience and a strong background may be considered for a Business Development Manager position.

We offer a competitive base salary, sales incentives based on sales performance, and a year‑end bonus. Candidates must be legally eligible to work in Singapore; employment pass sponsorship is not available for this position.