Business Development Manager

CARMA; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growth-driven PR & communications firm in Singapore is seeking a Business Development Specialist to lead strategic growth initiatives. You will craft comprehensive business development strategies, consult with clients to understand their needs, and cultivate new business opportunities through partnerships. This role requires a Bachelor's degree and 2-3 years of relevant experience. Candidates with excellent English and presentation skills are preferred. Join a fast-paced, collaborative team focused on results, integrity, and intellectual curiosity.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in business development/communications combined.
• Soft skills: adaptable, creative, communicative, optimistic, persuasive.

Responsibilities

• Craft and execute business development strategies for company objectives.
• Consult with prospects/clients and position services accordingly.
• Identify and cultivate new business opportunities through partnerships.

Skills

Excellent command of English

Excellent report writing skills

Good understanding of PR & Communications

Strong presentation skills

Leadership qualities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration/communications

Job description

Role Overview

Main purpose of the role: To lead strategic growth initiatives and expand market presence through proactive business development, strategic partnerships, and prospect/client relationship management.

Top 3 key responsibilities

1. Craft and execute comprehensive business development strategies to achieve company objectives.
2. Meet prospects/clients, consult with them on their needs, and position CARMA services accordingly (consultative selling).
3. Identify and cultivate new business opportunities through strategic partnerships, client acquisition, and market expansion efforts.

Candidate Requirements

• Required qualifications / certifications: Bachelor’s degree in business administration/communications
• Years of experience required: 2-3 years of experience in business development/communications (combined)
• Key technical or functional skills: Excellent command of English, excellent report writing and presentation skills, good understanding of PR & Communications, and their measurement best practices
• Soft skills / personality traits preferred: Adaptable, creative, communicative, realistically optimistic, persuasive, possesses leadership qualities
• Languages required: English, Mandarin (bonus)
• Preferred industry background (if any): PR & communications
• Working style of the team: Fast-paced, collaborative, independent, proactive
• Cultural fit or values important for this role: Intellectual curiosity, consultative mindset, integrity, transparency, results-oriented, team player