BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

SOUL MUSIC PTE. LTD.; Serangoon Garden Circus; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative arts training provider in Singapore is looking for a Business Development Manager to drive growth by identifying new opportunities and building client relationships. The ideal candidate will manage the full sales cycle, deliver compelling proposals, and tailor programs in music, dance, and arts education. This position focuses on attracting mid-career individuals and offers a competitive salary of $2,800 for 6 months. Ideal applicants are encouraged to have strong interpersonal and sales skills.

Qualifications

• Proven interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Experience in sales and strategic thinking.
• Ability to collaborate and persuade stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth by identifying new business opportunities.
• Build strategic client relationships within community centers.
• Manage the full sales cycle from initial contact to contract closure.
• Tailor programs to suit client needs in arts training.
• Monitor trends to inform marketing strategies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Sales and negotiation skills

Strategic thinking skills

Collaboration skills

Negotiation & Persuasion skills

Job description

The Business Development Manager is responsible for driving growth by identifying new business opportunities, building strategic client relationships, and promoting the company’s portfolio of creative‑arts training programs. The BDM will identify new markets, forge partnerships, and convert leads into revenue‑generating contracts while showcasing our high‑quality courses across music, dance, visual art, speech and drama.

Specific Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a growth strategy for the arts‑training division, community centres, corporate clients and individual learners.
• Prospect and qualify opportunities, delivering compelling pitches and proposals that highlight curriculum benefits and ROI.
• Manage the full sales cycle: initial contact, needs analysis, quotation, negotiation, and contract closure.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing clients, ensuring repeat business and referrals.
• Collaborate to tailor programs to client needs and develop new course offerings.
• Design and propose customized programs for clients based on their specific needs in music, dance, art, speech, and drama.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor offerings, and student preferences to inform program development and marketing strategies.

Technical Skills and Competencies

• Interpersonal skills.
• Communication skills.
• Sales and negotiation skills.
• Strategic thinking skills.
• Collaboration skills.
• Negotiation & Persuasion skills.

Duration of Traineeship/Attachment Offered - 6 months

Mature Mid Career Individuals - $2,800

This Position is open for mid career individuals (Mature, 40 years and above).

Mid Career individuals from any qualifications level can apply.