Business Development Manager

ANTAES ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Regional exposure

Career progression

Job summary

ANTAES Asia PTE. LTD. is seeking a driven Business Development Manager to support our expansion in Asia. This hybrid role blends client acquisition and recruitment, offering a 360° view of how a consulting business grows and operates.

You will source new clients while also recruiting the right consultants to deliver on project needs, ensuring strong alignment between opportunities and talent, with clear career progression in a dynamic, entrepreneurial team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field (or equivalent hands-on experience).
• First experience in BD, Sales, Consulting or Recruitment is a plus.
• Fluent in English; other languages are a bonus.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive, resilient, and results-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Identify, target, and acquire new clients across key industries.
• Develop and manage a pipeline of business opportunities.
• Conduct outreach (calls, meetings, networking) to generate leads.
• Understand client challenges and propose tailored consulting solutions.
• Participate in contract negotiations and closing deals.
• Drive end-to-end recruitment activities to support business growth.
• Source and attract qualified candidates through various channels.
• Screen, interview, and assess consultants based on client needs.
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline aligned with market demand.
• Match candidates to client opportunities and manage the placement process.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing clients.
• Ensure successful delivery by aligning consultants with client expectations.
• Anticipate future hiring needs and proactively source talent.
• Support ongoing business development within existing accounts.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Job description

About the Role

Antaes Asia is looking for a driven and entrepreneurial Business Development Manager to support our expansion in Asia. This role combines client acquisition and recruitment, making it ideal for someone who wants to develop a 360° understanding of how a consulting business grows.

You will play a key role in sourcing new clients while also recruiting the right consultants to deliver on project needs—ensuring a strong alignment between business opportunities and talent.

Key Responsibilities

Client Sourcing & Business Development (Core Focus)

• Identify, target, and acquire new clients across key industries
• Develop and manage a pipeline of business opportunities
• Conduct outreach (calls, meetings, networking) to generate leads
• Understand client challenges and propose tailored consulting solutions
• Participate in contract negotiations and closing deals

Recruitment & Talent Acquisition (Core Focus)

• Drive end-to-end recruitment activities to support business growth
• Source and attract qualified candidates through various channels
• Screen, interview, and assess consultants based on client needs
• Build and maintain a strong talent pipeline aligned with market demand
• Match candidates to client opportunities and manage the placement process

Account Management

• Maintain strong relationships with existing clients
• Ensure successful delivery by aligning consultants with client expectations
• Anticipate future hiring needs and proactively source talent
• Support ongoing business development within existing accounts

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent hands‑on experience).
• A first experience in Business Development, Sales, Consulting or Recruitment is a plus.
• Strong interest in both client acquisition and recruitment
• Comfortable in a fast‑paced, multicultural, international setting.
• Fluent in English, to liaise with English speaking counterparts; other languages are a bonus.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
• Proactive, resilient, and results‑oriented mindset

What We Offer

• A hybrid role combining sales and recruitment, offering rapid skill development
• Exposure to regional markets and diverse industries
• Clear career progression within a growing consultancy
• Dynamic, entrepreneurial, and supportive team environment