BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER

avenbridge group pte. ltd.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

avenbridge group pte. ltd. is seeking a motivated Business Development Manager to drive growth in the education and training sector.

You will develop strategies, build partnerships and expand market presence with corporate clients and educational institutions. You will identify opportunities, lead negotiations, and collaborate with internal teams to tailor solutions that meet client needs. Strong communication, analytical thinking and a results‑oriented mindset are essential for success in this

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in business-related field preferred.
• Experience in business development, sales, account management or strategic partnerships.
• Experience in education/training/service industry is an advantage.
• Ability to identify opportunities and build client/partner relationships.
• Strong communication, presentation, negotiation and stakeholder skills.
• Analytical with ability to assess market trends and strategies.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives and meet targets.
• Proficiency in preparing proposals, sales reports and analyses.
• Independent worker who collaborates with internal teams.
• Good organizational skills and results-oriented mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement business development strategies to achieve targets.
• Identify new opportunities, segments, and market expansion.
• Build relationships with corporate clients, educational institutions, partners.
• Research market trends and competitor activities to spot growth.
• Prepare proposals, presentations, quotations, and partnership plans.
• Lead negotiations to establish commercial agreements.
• Monitor sales pipelines and revenue performance against targets.
• Collaborate with internal teams to tailor services to demand.
• Prepare regular reports on performance, market developments and forecasts.
• Manage existing client accounts and expand engagements.
• Represent the company at meetings and industry events.
• Ensure BD activities comply with laws and policies.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Account management

Strategic partnerships

Stakeholder management

Communication

Negotiation

Presentation

Market analysis

Proposal development

Reporting

Collaboration

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Diploma or degree in business

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated and commercially minded Business Development Manager to drive business growth, develop strategic partnerships and identify new market opportunities for the company. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing business strategies, strengthening client relationships and supporting the company's long-term growth objectives within the education and training sector.

Key Responsibilities

1. Develop and implement business development strategies to achieve the company's revenue and growth targets.

2. Identify and evaluate new business opportunities, potential customer segments and market expansion prospects.

3. Establish and maintain relationships with corporate clients, educational institutions, business partners and other relevant stakeholders.

4. Research market trends, competitor activities and customer needs to identify opportunities for business growth.

5. Develop business proposals, presentations, quotations and partnership plans tailored to prospective clients.

6. Lead business discussions and negotiations with potential partners and clients to establish mutually beneficial commercial arrangements.

7. Monitor sales pipelines, customer acquisition activities and business development performance against agreed targets.

8. Collaborate with internal teams to develop suitable services and solutions based on market demand and customer feedback.

9. Prepare regular reports on business performance, market developments, partnership progress and revenue forecasts.

10. Manage existing client accounts and identify opportunities to strengthen relationships and expand business engagements.

11. Represent the company at business meetings, networking events, industry engagements and promotional activities where required.

12. Ensure that business development activities comply with applicable laws, company policies and relevant industry requirements.

Job Requirements

1. Diploma or degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Marketing, Education Management or a related discipline is preferred.

2. Relevant experience in business development, sales, account management or strategic partnerships.

3. Experience in the education, training or service industry would be an advantage.

4. Demonstrated ability to identify business opportunities, develop commercial proposals and build professional relationships with clients and partners.

5. Strong communication, presentation, negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

6. Good analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to assess market trends and develop practical business strategies.

7. Ability to plan and manage multiple business development initiatives and meet agreed performance targets.

8. Proficiency in preparing business proposals, sales reports, presentations and performance analyses.

9. Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams.

10. Good organisational skills, initiative and a results-oriented approach to business development.