Business Development Manager / Director (Education Sector)

FIRST KONNECTION PTE. LTD.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mission-driven EdTech company is seeking a proactive Hunter for partnerships in the education sector in Singapore. The role involves developing new business opportunities, leading outreach efforts, and managing key partnerships with educational institutions. Candidates should have experience in business development, a strong ability to close deals, and an understanding of Singapore's education landscape.

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 new partnerships and close deals independently.
• Familiarity with Singapore’s education landscape and stakeholder decision cycles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow new business opportunities in Singapore’s education sector.
• Achieve sales targets and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Collaborate with internal teams to tailor solutions to client needs.

Skills

Communication

Presentation

Partnership Building

Education

Degree in Business, Marketing, Education, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

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

If you’re a proactive go-getter ready to make a difference in the education space, we’d love to hear from you — click "Apply Now" to join us.

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