Business Development Manager

STRAITS INT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Presencial; SGD 120.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

STRAITS INT PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced professional to lead corporate strategy, business development and strategic partnerships. You will shape growth through market analysis, partnership discussions and corporate planning, coordinating with senior leadership and multiple internal teams.

The role requires strong analytical and communication skills, plus a track record of delivering strategic initiatives and business growth in a dynamic environment.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in business-related discipline.
• 5+ years in business development, corporate strategy, or partnerships.
• Experience with market research and strategic analyses.
• Ability to evaluate opportunities and present structured recommendations.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement business development strategies aligned with long-term objectives.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities, markets and strategic initiatives for growth.
• Conduct feasibility studies and preliminary assessments of ventures and partnerships.
• Prepare market intelligence reports and strategic recommendations for senior management.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities to support project planning and execution.
• Support corporate planning and performance analysis initiatives.

Conocimientos

Business development

Strategic planning

Market research

Stakeholder management

Project management

Analytical thinking

Communication & negotiation

Educación

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration/Management/Economics/Finance

Herramientas

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Descripción del empleo

Key Responsibilities

1. Corporate Strategy & Business Development

• Develop and implement business development strategies in alignment with the Company's long-term corporate objectives and growth priorities.

• Identify and evaluate potential business opportunities, emerging markets and strategic initiatives to support business diversification and expansion.

• Conduct feasibility assessments and preliminary evaluations of proposed business ventures, partnerships and commercial projects.

• Analyse industry developments, economic conditions and competitive landscapes to identify strategic growth opportunities.

• Formulate recommendations and present strategic business proposals to senior management for consideration.

• Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of business development initiatives against established corporate objectives.

2. Strategic Partnerships & Stakeholder Management

• Establish, develop and maintain strategic relationships with corporate partners, institutional stakeholders, industry associations and external business networks.

• Identify potential collaboration opportunities that align with the Company's business interests and strategic direction.

• Facilitate discussions and engagements with external stakeholders to explore mutually beneficial business arrangements.

• Coordinate partnership development activities, including preliminary negotiations, proposal evaluations and commercial discussions.

• Maintain effective stakeholder relationships to strengthen the Company's corporate network and business positioning.

• Represent the Company in strategic meetings, industry engagements and corporate networking activities.

3. Market Intelligence & Industry Research

• Conduct comprehensive market research and industry analysis to evaluate market conditions, emerging trends and potential areas of business development.

• Assess competitor strategies, industry benchmarks and market positioning to identify opportunities for differentiation.

• Analyse macroeconomic developments, regulatory changes and sector-specific trends that may influence the Company's business operations.

• Prepare market intelligence reports, strategic assessments and management briefings.

• Develop research-based recommendations to support corporate planning, investment considerations and business expansion strategies.

4. Project Development & Commercial Evaluation

• Oversee the preliminary development and assessment of strategic business initiatives and corporate projects.

• Evaluate proposed projects based on commercial viability, operational feasibility, resource requirements and potential business impact.

• Coordinate with relevant internal departments and external parties to facilitate project planning and implementation.

• Review project proposals, business cases and financial assessments to support management's decision-making process.

• Identify potential operational challenges, commercial risks and implementation considerations.

• Monitor project milestones and provide periodic progress updates to senior management.

5. Corporate Planning & Business Performance Analysis

• Support the development of annual business plans, strategic priorities and corporate development roadmaps.

• Analyse business performance indicators, operational developments and market opportunities to identify areas for improvement.

• Prepare management reports, business reviews, strategic presentations and performance updates.

• Evaluate the effectiveness of existing business initiatives and recommend adjustments where necessary.

• Work closely with management to translate corporate strategies into actionable business development initiatives.

6. Cross-functional Coordination & Corporate Initiatives

• Collaborate with internal departments to facilitate the execution of strategic business initiatives and corporate projects.

• Coordinate with finance, operations, legal and other relevant stakeholders on business proposals and partnership arrangements.

• Facilitate communication between internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment of project objectives and deliverables.

• Support corporate restructuring, business transformation and organisational development initiatives where required.

• Undertake special projects and strategic assignments as directed by senior management.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Economics, Finance or a related discipline.

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in business development, corporate strategy, strategic partnerships or project development.

• Experience in conducting market research, commercial assessments and strategic business analysis.

• Strong understanding of corporate development, business planning and stakeholder management.

• Ability to evaluate business opportunities and develop structured recommendations for management.

• Strong analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation and negotiation skills.

• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and coordinate multiple stakeholders.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.