Business Development Manager

Rakuten; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Rakuten is seeking a senior strategic market professional to oversee the development of market and product line plans, and to craft marketing programs that drive sales in designated segments. You will identify volume opportunities, build partnerships, and translate market data into actionable strategy for growth.

The role emphasizes collaboration across teams, requires deep analytical thinking, and the ability to present compelling market analyses to executives.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor's degree, or 6 years with a Master’s, or a PhD with 3 years.
• Experience in strategic market and product line management.
• Ability to develop data-driven marketing programs and partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development of strategic market and product line business plans.
• Develop partnerships and market programs to support sales.
• Analyze market data to identify trends and opportunities and present insights.

Skills

Strategic planning

Market analysis

Partnership development

Influence & negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Job description

Job Description:

Oversees the development of strategic market/product line business plans and marketing programs to support sales in designated market segments; identifies volume and strategic customers; and develops partnerships. Analyzes market data to identify trends/opportunities, develops strategic direction from market information, and creates compelling market analysis presentations. May conduct make-versus-buy analysis from a partnership/merger/acquisition perspective.

• Collaboration & Interaction: Networks with key contacts outside own area of expertise. Adapts style and uses persuasion in delivering messages that relate to the wider firm business. Frequently advises others on complex matters. May be accountable through team for delivery of tactical business targets.




• Complexity & Problem Solving: Understands and works on complex issues where analysis of situations or data requires an in-depth evaluation of variable factors. Determines methods and procedures on new assignments. Exercises judgment in selecting methods, evaluating, adapting of complex techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results. Work is reviewed upon completion and is consistent with departmental objectives.




• Knowledge & Application: Exhibits advanced wide-ranging experience, using in-depth professional knowledge, acumen, concepts and company objectives to develop, resolve complex models and procedures. Provides solutions to issues in creative and effective ways. Understands the interrelationships of different disciplines. Directs the application of existing principles and guides development of new policies and ideas.




• Typical Degree & Years of Experience: Typically requires a minimum of 8 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 6 years and a Master’s degree; or a PhD with 3 years experience; or equivalent experience. Some barriers to entry exist at this level, requiring department review.