BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

co-z-living pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

co-z-living pte. ltd. is seeking a Business Development Manager trainee in Singapore to help grow its management consultancy services.

You will identify target businesses, initiate conversations with decision-makers, and align opportunities with the agency’s offerings. This six-month traineeship targets mature mid-career individuals and emphasizes developing client networks, outreach planning, and proposal preparation.

Qualifications

• Understanding of consultancy markets and client needs.
• Ability to map opportunities and develop outreach strategies.
• Experience in tracking progress and maintaining records.

Responsibilities

• Study the consultancy sector to identify client needs and target businesses.
• Source potential clients through networks and conversations; explain service benefits.
• Build trusted connections with decision makers and address concerns.
• Create outreach plans and prepare proposals and terms.
• Maintain written records of meetings and follow-up actions.

Skills

Lead generation

Client outreach

Relationship management

Proposal development

Negotiation

Market analysis

Progress tracking

Strategic planning

Job description

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

This role is central to advancing the management consultancy agency’s core purpose of delivering expert guidance that helps businesses improve their strategy, operations, and overall performance. The position supports the agency by identifying organizations that may benefit from its consulting services, understanding their business needs, establishing professional connections with relevant decision-makers, and coordinating opportunities that align the agency’s expertise with practical business requirements. As the company currently has no employees, the role also provides essential support in developing the agency’s client network and expanding awareness of its consultancy services in the market.

Specific Responsibilities

• Study the consultancy sector, understand available services, identify industry trends and client needs, and list suitable target businesses that match the agency’s expertise.
• Source potential clients through networks, events, references, and listings. Start professional conversations, understand client challenges, explain service benefits clearly, and guide discussions toward confirmed interest.
• Build and maintain respectful, trusted connections with decision makers. Stay updated on their needs, answer questions openly, address concerns professionally, and find fair solutions.
• Create simple outreach plans aligned with agency goals. Prepare well structured written proposals, discuss service terms and pricing fairly, and agree on arrangements before confirming engagements.
• Keep neat, accurate written records of all meetings, contacts, and follow up actions. Maintain an updated list of prospects and prepare clear progress summaries for review.

Technical Skills and Competencies

• Consultancy market analysis, trend identification and opportunity mapping
• Lead generation, prospect engagement and sales process management
• Manual record keeping and progress tracking
• Strategic planning and execution of business growth initiatives
• Relationship building and key account management
• Persuasive communication, negotiation and problem-solving
• Proposal development, presentation and tender preparation
• Progress review and market reporting

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.