Business Development Manager / Director (Education Sector)

Borr Drilling; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A mission-driven EdTech company in Singapore is seeking a Business Development professional passionate about the education sector. The successful candidate will play a vital role in outreach and partnership-building, driving growth through strategic relationships with schools and educational organizations. Competitive salary, hybrid work arrangement, and opportunities for career advancement are provided in a supportive team culture.

Benefits

Entrepreneurial and supportive team culture

Opportunities for performance-based career growth

Competitive salary and incentive structure

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of business development experience in the education sector.
• Strong ability to initiate partnerships and close deals independently.
• Familiar with the Singapore education landscape.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities in Singapore's education sector.
• Lead prospecting, cold outreach, and pitching.
• Build and manage partnerships with educational institutions.

Skills

Business Development

Partnership Building

Sales Target Achievement

Communication

Presentation Skills

Education

Degree in Business, Marketing, Education or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

CRM tools (Salesforce, HubSpot)

Job description

We are a mission-driven EdTech company scaling up in Singapore — and we’re looking for a Hunter to lead partnerships in the education space.

As we grow across Singapore, we're looking for a driven Business Development professional with a strong hunter mindset — someone who opens doors and builds strategic partnerships that matter.

The Opportunity

This role is for experienced Business Development professionals passionate about the education sector.
You’ll lead outreach and partnership-building efforts across Singapore’s education ecosystem.
Candidates with deeper experience may be considered for a Director-level appointment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and grow new business opportunities in Singapore’s education sector
• Lead prospecting, cold outreach, lead generation, and pitching
• Build and manage partnerships with schools, institutions, and education organisations
• Achieve sales targets and key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Represent the company at education events and networking activities
• Collaborate with internal teams to tailor solutions to client needs

You Are Someone Who...

• Enjoys cold outreach and thrives on opening new doors
• Takes full ownership of the sales cycle — from first touch to close
• Moves fast, follows up relentlessly, and enjoys chasing targets
• Understands how decision-making works in education institutions

Requirements

• 2 to 3 years of business development experience in the education sector
• Strong ability to initiate new partnerships and close deals independently
• Familiar with Singapore’s education landscape and stakeholder decision cycles
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel for sales tracking and reporting
• Experience with CRM tools such as Salesforce or HubSpot is an advantage
• Degree in Business, Marketing, Education, or related field preferred

Other Details

• Work Arrangement: Hybrid
• Reporting Line: Reports to Director of Growth & Partnerships

What We Offer

• Be part of a mission-driven EdTech company
• Entrepreneurial and supportive team culture
• Opportunities for performance-based career growth
• Competitive salary and incentive structure

How to Apply

This is a full-time, direct-hire role with a mission-driven EdTech company based in Singapore.
First Konnection is supporting the recruitment process. There are no agency fees, no salary deductions, and no third-party cuts — candidates hired will be employed directly by the company .

If you have a proven track record in building partnerships within the education sector and are ready to grow with a fast-paced, impact-driven team, we welcome your application.

Submit your resume via MyCareersFuture. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

EA Registration No.: R23111820 (Ben Chang)
EA Licence No.: 22C1307 (First Konnection Pte. Ltd.)

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