Business Development Intern

SearchAsia Consulting; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

SearchAsia Consulting is seeking a motivated and organized individual to develop new business opportunities across Consumer Retail, Manufacturing, and Legal sectors in Singapore. You will identify potential clients, reach out to decision-makers, and support senior consultants with proposals and meetings.

Ideal candidates hold at least A Levels, are resourceful and people-focused, and enjoy building lasting professional relationships with clients and candidates to drive growth for the firm.

Qualifications

• Min. A Level and above.
• Sport or cocurricular activities in school give an added advantage.
• Resourceful, self-motivated and have a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Research target industries to identify new lead opportunities.
• Reach out to prospective corporate clients to pitch SearchAsia's Professional Recruitment services.
• Help prepare client presentations, proposals, and service agreements.
• Build and update database lists of target companies and hiring managers.
• Support senior consultants during client meetings and strategy calls.

Skills

Lead generation

Prospecting

Client relations

Presentation skills

Research

Networking

Education

A Level or above

Job description

A career with SearchAsia is more than just a day job. It's an opportunity to be part of an organization that tackles real business issues, and most importantly, places its staff at the forefront and provides an environment for you to succeed and grow your career.

About Us

As part of the region’s largest Consultancy Group, SearchAsia is a prominent Executive Search company that partners many of the big players in the market and offers top-notch consultancy services to the management teams. Our proven search process and broad industry expertise helmed by solid leadership have enabled successful placements in many multinational companies and Asian conglomerates in key Asian cities including Singapore, Hong Kong, Beijing, Shanghai, Kuala Lumpur and Jakarta.

At SearchAsia, we strongly believe in fair employment practices and hiring based on merit and company fit. This has won us the accolade of the Fastest Growing 50 companies in Singapore (2016) and the Human Capital Partner for Employment Agencies (HCP EA) (2020) awarded by TAFEP and Ministry of Manpower.

With over 1000 consultants across 10 cities in Asia Pacific, we are a valuable member of the public-listed HRnetGroup of companies on the Singapore Stock Exchange.

Overview:

The ideal candidate is a motivated, organized, and creative individual who welcomes the challenges of acquiring and developing new business through business development efforts. You will build key customer relationships, identify business opportunities, and close business deals while maintaining an extensive knowledge of current market conditions.

• Consumer Retail & FMCG
• Manufacturing & Supply Chain
• Legal & Compliance

Responsibilities:

• Research target industries to find new lead opportunities.
• Reach out to prospective corporate clients to pitch SearchAsia's Professional Recruitment services.
• Help prepare client presentations, proposals, and service agreements.
• Build and update database lists of target companies and hiring managers.
• Support senior consultants during client meetings and strategy calls.

Qualifications:

• Min. A Level and above.
• Applicants with good track record in sports or other co-curricular activities in school will have an added advantage.
• You must be resourceful, self-motivated and have a positive attitude.
• Being passionate about people is essential. You must enjoy meeting and discovering diverse types of people and also work hard towards fostering a strong professional relationship with your clients and candidates.