BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

YA KANG SERVICES; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing service-based firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to drive growth and expand market presence. Responsibilities include identifying new opportunities, building client relationships, and developing customized solutions. Candidates should have a degree in Business and 3-7 years of experience in business development within the service sector, strong communication skills, and proficiency in CRM tools.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in business development or sales in the service sector.
• Understanding of service delivery models.
• Ability to build relationships with decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across industries.
• Develop customized proposals and service packages.
• Build and maintain relationships with clients.
• Conduct market research for trends and needs.
• Represent the company at industry events.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship building

Market research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or related field

Tools

CRM tools

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and strategic Business Development Manager to drive growth in our service-based business. You will be responsible for identifying new business opportunities, building and nurturing client relationships, and developing customized service solutions to meet client needs. This role is key to expanding our market presence and achieving long-term revenue objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities across targeted industries and geographies.
• Develop customized proposals and service packages based on client requirements.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with new and existing clients.
• Conduct market research to identify trends, customer needs, and competitive analysis.
• Collaborate with internal service delivery and operations teams to ensure client satisfaction.
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and client meetings.
• Prepare and deliver professional presentations and pitches.
• Negotiate and close business deals in line with company goals and margins.
• Manage the entire sales cycle — from lead generation to contract signing and onboarding.
• Maintain accurate records of pipeline activity and performance metrics in CRM systems.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Management, or a related field.
• 3–7 years of proven experience in business development or sales in the service sector (e.g., B2B services, IT services, consulting, staffing, logistics, etc.).
• Strong communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Understanding of service delivery models and how to create value-based solutions.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with decision-makers and stakeholders.
• Proficient in CRM tools and MS Office (especially Excel, PowerPoint).
• Self-starter with a results-oriented mindset and the ability to work independently.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in [insert specific service industry if needed].
• Existing network of contacts in relevant sectors.
• Knowledge of proposal writing, pricing strategy, and contract negotiation.
• Experience with long-cycle B2B sales.