Business Development Executive – Social Selling | B2B Events Industry

Business Show Media Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped commission

Monthly base SGD 3,000

Realistic SGD 60,000–72,000 OTE per年

Job summary

Business Show Media is expanding its Singapore operation and seeks a commercially minded Business Development Executive to identify exhibitors or sponsors and convert conversations into opportunities.

You will engage decision-makers through LinkedIn, email and other digital channels, with Mandarin or Cantonese desirable for regional outreach. This role offers uncapped commission and clear progression within an international events business.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to build relationships with decision-makers and founders.
• Comfortable working toward sales targets.
• Organised and proactive in managing a pipeline.
• Commercially curious with business interest.

Responsibilities

• Identify prospective exhibitors and sponsors.
• Generate new business opportunities via LinkedIn and social selling.
• Create personalised outreach campaigns and messages.
• Build relationships with senior decision-makers across markets.
• Use digital channels to start commercial conversations.
• Qualify prospects and develop opportunities.
• Maintain a healthy sales pipeline in CRM.
• Follow up with clients and nurture relationships.
• Work toward lead generation and revenue targets.
• Collaborate with the international sales team.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Target driven

Organised

Commercial awareness

Ownership

Tools

LinkedIn

Job description

Business Development Executive – Social Selling | B2B Events Industry

Location: Central Singapore | Office-Based
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm
Salary: SGD 3,000 Monthly Basic + Uncapped Commission (Realistic OTE: SGD 2,500 - 3,500 Per Month Commission)
Top Performers: SGD 80,000+
Languages: Mandarin or Cantonese desirable
Progression: Business Development Manager → Event Director
Start Date: Early January

Turn Conversations Into Commercial Opportunities

Business Show Media is expanding its Singapore operation and is looking for a confident, commercially minded Business Development Executive to join our growing team.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone who understands modern social selling, enjoys building professional relationships online and is motivated by generating new business opportunities.

You’ll be responsible for identifying prospective exhibitors and sponsors, engaging decision-makers and developing a strong pipeline through LinkedIn, email and other digital channels.

Mandarin or Cantonese language skills would be advantageous when engaging with businesses across Asian markets, but not essential.

About Business Show Media

Business Show Media produces some of the world’s largest and fastest-growing business exhibitions, connecting entrepreneurs, SMEs and senior decision-makers with the tools, networks and opportunities they need to grow.

With an international portfolio spanning Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, we continue to expand our global presence.

Joining our Singapore team offers the opportunity to contribute to an established international business during an exciting period of growth.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Researching and identifying prospective exhibitors and sponsors

• Generating new business opportunities through LinkedIn and social selling

• Creating personalised outreach campaigns and engaging messages

• Building relationships with founders, business owners and senior decision-makers

• Using digital channels to initiate commercial conversations

• Identifying businesses that could benefit from exhibiting or sponsoring

• Qualifying prospects and developing opportunities

• Managing and maintaining a healthy sales pipeline

• Following up with prospective clients and nurturing relationships

• Maintaining accurate CRM records

• Working towards individual lead generation and revenue targets

• Collaborating with the wider international sales team

Who We’re Looking For

• Experience in business development, social selling, lead generation or B2B sales is advantageous

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Confidence using LinkedIn and digital prospecting tools

• Strong relationship-building and networking abilities

• Commercially curious with an interest in business

• Organised, proactive and comfortable working towards targets

• A motivated individual who enjoys taking ownership

• Mandarin or Cantonese language skills desirable

• Legally authorised to work in Singapore

What We Offer

• SGD 3,000 monthly basic salary

• Uncapped commission opportunity (rough OTE: SGD 3,000 per month)

• Realistic Year 1 OTE of SGD 60,000 – 72,000

• Top performers earning SGD 85,000+

• Ongoing training and professional development

• Clear progression into senior business development positions

• Exposure to international markets and major business exhibitions

• Opportunities to develop digital sales and social-selling skills

• Team incentives and performance rewards

• A collaborative and ambitious working environment

Where Can This Take You?

Business Development Executive → Senior Business Development Executive → Business Development Manager → Event Director.

If you’re confident building relationships, understand the value of social selling and want to develop a successful career within an international events business, we’d love to hear from you.