BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

RD AMERICAN SCHOOL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RD American School in Singapore is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive strategic partnerships, corporate relationships, and value-added programs that grow enrollment and revenue. You will identify partnerships, negotiate agreements, collaborate with Marketing, Admissions, and Academic teams, and represent the school at events to expand opportunities across the region.

The ideal candidate has 5–7 years in corporate BD or partnerships, strong negotiation and relationship skills, and an

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field.
• 5–7 years in corporate business development, B2B sales, or partnerships.
• Proven success in securing corporate sponsorships, partnerships, or strategic alliances.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with senior executives and decision-makers.
• Experience in education, services, or CSR-related industries.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently in a start-up environment.
• Adaptability to fast-paced international school environments.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure corporate partnerships, sponsorships, and collaborations that align with the school’s mission to support growth and sustainability.
• Develop and implement a corporate engagement strategy to enhance enrollment, branding, and revenue generation.
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with corporates, chambers of commerce, industry associations, and key stakeholders.
• Negotiate and structure partnership agreements to deliver mutual benefits and measurable outcomes.
• Collaborate with Marketing, Admissions, and Academic teams to design corporate-linked programs such as scholarships, CSR initiatives, training, and internship pathways.
• Represent the school at networking events, conferences, and corporate functions to expand business opportunities.
• Monitor market and industry trends to identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Track, analyze, and report partnership performance and ROI to senior leadership for informed decision-making.

Skills

Business Development

B2B Sales

Negotiation

Strategic Partnerships

Relationship Management

Presentation Skills

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Job description

Company Overview

RD American School is a proud partner of Riverdale Country School, NY’s top private school. We accelerate learning through cognitive science and modern pedagogy, empowering students to thrive in a complex, fast-changing world.

Job Summary

The Business Development Manager will drive strategic partnerships and corporate relationships to grow the school’s brand, enrollment, and revenue through value-added programs, sponsorships, and collaborations.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure corporate partnerships, sponsorships, and collaborations that align with the school’s mission to support growth and sustainability
• Develop and implement a corporate engagement strategy to enhance enrollment, branding, and revenue generation
• Build and maintain long-term relationships with corporates, chambers of commerce, industry associations, and key stakeholders
• Negotiate and structure partnership agreements to deliver mutual benefits and measurable outcomes
• Collaborate with Marketing, Admissions, and Academic teams to design corporate-linked programs such as scholarships, CSR initiatives, training, and internship pathways
• Represent the school at networking events, conferences, and corporate functions to expand business opportunities
• Monitor market and industry trends to identify and pursue new business opportunities
• Track, analyze, and report partnership performance and ROI to senior leadership for informed decision-making

Preferred competencies and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or related field
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in corporate business development, B2B sales, or partnerships
• Proven success in securing corporate sponsorships, partnerships, or strategic alliances
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills demonstrated in professional settings
• Ability to build and sustain relationships with senior executives and decision-makers
• Experience in education, services, or CSR-related industries
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently in a start-up environment
• Adaptability to fast-paced international school environments

At RD American School, you’ll join a forward-thinking team shaping education’s future with opportunities to innovate, lead, and impact learners and families across the region.