Business Development Manager

recruitSG; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment company in Singapore is seeking a highly motivated Business Development Manager to lead engagement with IT vendors and government agencies. This role focuses on identifying and managing strategic partnerships while securing government grants to drive growth. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in business development or sales, particularly in the IT sector. Benefits include competitive salary, incentives, and excellent career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based incentives

Opportunities to collaborate with leading IT vendors

Excellent career growth prospects

Supportive team culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in business development, partnerships, or sales, preferably in the IT sector.
• Strong understanding of government grant processes and application procedures.
• Self-driven and able to work independently in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with IT vendors for strategic partnerships.
• Identify and apply for government grants and funding schemes.
• Develop and execute business development plans aligned with growth objectives.
• Conduct market analysis to identify trends and opportunities.
• Represent the company in meetings and discussions with partners.

Skills

Business development

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Marketing, or a related field

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated and resourceful Business Development Manager to lead our efforts in engaging with IT vendors, government agencies, and other key stakeholders. This role involves identifying, developing, and managing strategic partnerships while actively exploring and securing government grants and support programmes to drive business growth and innovation.

Responsibilities

• Vendor Liaison: Build and maintain strong relationships with IT vendors to explore strategic partnerships, solutions, and joint opportunities.
• Government grants & incentives: Identify and apply for relevant government grants, funding schemes, and incentive programmes supporting technology adoption, business expansion, and innovation.
• Business development strategy: Develop and execute business development plans that align with company growth objectives, leveraging vendor collaborations and available government support.
• Market research: Conduct market analysis to identify trends, opportunities, and competitive advantages aligned with the company’s strategic goals.
• Stakeholder engagement: Represent the company in meetings, presentations, and discussions with government officials, industry associations, and external partners.
• Reporting & compliance: Prepare business proposals, grant applications, and reports in a timely manner, ensuring compliance with relevant guidelines and documentation standards.

Requirements and skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Marketing, or a related field.
• Proven experience in business development, partnerships, or sales (experience in the IT or technology sector is highly desirable).
• Strong understanding of government grant processes, schemes, and application procedures.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Self-driven, resourceful, and able to work independently in a dynamic environment.
• Familiarity with local regulatory and government frameworks is an advantage.

Why Join Us

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities to collaborate with leading IT vendors and government agencies.
• Excellent career growth prospects in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Supportive team culture that encourages innovation and initiative.

This is in partnership with the Employment and Employability Institute Pte Ltd (“e2i”).

e2i is the empowering network for workers and employers seeking employment and employability solutions. e2i serves as a bridge between workers and employers, connecting with workers to offer job security through job-matching, career guidance and skills upgrading services, and partnering employers to address their manpower needs through recruitment, training, and job redesign solutions. e2i is a tripartite initiative of the National Trades Union Congress set up to support nation-wide manpower and skills upgrading initiatives. By applying for this role, you consent to recruitSG’s PDPA and e2i’s PDPA.