Business Development Manager (Greater China Region)

people profilers (services) pte. ltd.; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

people profilers (services) pte. ltd. is expanding its Greater China footprint by shaping regional strategy and building a premier AI gathering for leaders, enterprises and investors.

The role focuses on sponsorship, enterprise sales, and cross-border partnerships. You will secure high-value sponsorships, engage state-owned and venture capital networks, and coordinate VIP speakers and startup delegations, working with global production and marketing teams to deliver impactful programs in Greater

Qualifications

• 10+ years of senior commercial experience in BD, partnerships, tech consulting, VC, or executive event production in Greater China.
• Deep network in AI & tech with C-level contacts across China’s AI ecosystem.
• Proven revenue track record closing six- and seven-figure partnerships or deals.
• Cross-border aptitude bridging Mainland China with Western corporate standards.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the Greater China expansion strategy aligned with global platform vision.
• Position the company as flagship AI gathering for leaders in Greater China.
• Prospect, negotiate, and secure multi-year sponsorships with major Greater China tech players.
• Engage capital networks across Greater China to join as partners, delegations, and speakers.
• Secure C-suite executives, researchers, founders, and government voices for sessions.
• Oversee delegation programs for Greater China AI startups and hackathon partners.
• Collaborate with global production, marketing, operations, and programming teams to deliver world-class execution.

Skills

Senior commercial experience

AI & tech network

Revenue track record

Cross-border aptitude

Job description

Main Responsibilities

• Regional Strategy: Define and execute the Greater China expansion strategy, aligning regional goals with Company's global platform vision
• Brand & Market Presence: Position the Company as the non-negotiable flagship AI gathering for leading AI tech leaders, enterprises, and investors in Greater China
• Sponsorship & Enterprise Sales: Prospect, negotiate, and secure multi-year, high-value sponsorship packages with leading Greater China tech giants (hyperscalers, AI infrastructure, enterprise software) and AI unicorns.
• Investor & Capital Networks: Engage state-owned capital, private equity, family offices, and leading venture capital funds across Greater China to join as partners, delegations, and speakers.
• VIP & Speaker Acquisition: Secure C-suite executives, top AI researchers, founders, and government/regulatory voices across Greater China for keynote sessions, panels, and closed-door roundtables.
• Startups & Innovation: Oversee delegation programs for high-growth Greater China AI startups and hackathon partners
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with global production, marketing, operations, and programming teams to deliver world-class execution.

Requirements:

• 10+ years of senior commercial experience in business development, strategic partnerships, tech consulting, venture capital, or executive-level event production within Greater China.
• Deep Network in AI & Tech: Established C-level contacts across China’s AI ecosystem (frontier labs, cloud giants, AI startups, AI hardware manufacturers, VC/PE funds, and technology policy circles).
• Proven Revenue Track Record: Demonstrated success closing complex, six- and seven-figure commercial partnerships or strategic deals.
• Cross-Border Aptitude: Ability to bridge mainland Chinese business practices and culture with international, Western corporate standards.

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