BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

PLAYERS+ PRIVATE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A restaurant marketing firm in Singapore is looking for a Business Development Manager Trainee. The role focuses on hands-on learning in marketing and customer engagement while supporting basic business activities. Candidates will gather market information, assist in preparing reports, and observe marketing initiatives. This opportunity is open to mature mid-career individuals aged 40 and above, offering a 6-month traineeship with a stipend of $3,000 per month.

Qualifications

• Fundamentals of market research to gather customer preferences.
• Ability to prepare reports, presentations, and proposals.
• Support for coordinating marketing activities and customer engagement.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering market information related to Japanese dining.
• Support in preparing simple reports and proposals.
• Observe and assist in coordinating marketing initiatives.
• Help maintain a customer feedback database.
• Accompany senior managers in meetings for negotiation basics.
• Assist in monitoring daily restaurant activities.
• Support administrative tasks such as scheduling and organizing.

Skills

Market research fundamentals

Basic understanding of branding and marketing concepts

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Written and verbal communication skills

Basic knowledge of restaurant operations

Organizational and documentation skills

Job description

The Business Development Manager Trainee will undergo hands-on learning to understand how a restaurant grows through marketing, customer engagement, and partnership development. The trainee will observe and support basic business development activities while being guided closely by the Director, without taking on KPI-driven responsibilities or leading critical operations.

Specific Responsibilities:

• 1. Assist in gathering basic market information related to Japanese dining trends, customer preferences, and competitor offerings.
• 2. Support in preparing simple reports, presentations, and proposals for potential partnerships or promotions.
• 3. Observe and assist in coordinating small‑scale marketing activities such as social media posting, menu highlights, or customer engagement initiatives.
• 4. Help maintain a database of customer feedback and potential corporate clients for reference and follow‑up by senior staff.
• 5. Accompany senior managers during meetings with suppliers, partners, or collaborators to learn communication and negotiation basics.
• 6. Assist in monitoring daily restaurant activities to understand customer flow, product popularity, and overall dining experience.
• 7. Support basic administrative tasks related to business development such as scheduling appointments, organizing documents, and updating contact lists.

Technical Skills and Competencies:

• 1. Market research fundamentals
• 2. Basic understanding of branding and marketing concepts
• 3. Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• 4. Written and verbal communication skills
• 5. Basic knowledge of restaurant operations
• 6. Organizational and documentation skills

Duration of Traineeship/Attachment Offered - 6 months

Mature Mid Career Individuals - $3,000

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

Mid Career individuals from any qualifications level can apply.