Business Development Manager – Greater China Region (Based in Shanghai)

Singapore Press Holdings Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media organization is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive revenue in the Greater China region. This role requires developing strategies for paid content and advertising, along with maintaining key client relationships. Candidates should possess a degree in Business and have strong skills in negotiation and presentation, with fluency in Mandarin and English. The position is dynamic and self-driven, ideal for those looking to make an impact in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in the media, publishing or digital content industry.
• Strong network and understanding of the Greater China market.
• Self-driven with an entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in Greater China.
• Develop and implement region-specific go-to-market strategies.
• Lead sales for paid content subscriptions and digital advertising.
• Serve as primary contact for business partners and advertisers.
• Set and track KPIs to measure business performance.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Relationship-building skills

Understanding of Greater China market

Fluent in Mandarin

Fluent in English

Education

Degree in Business or relevant field

Job description

• Business Development Manager – Based in Shanghai [2 Years Contract]

Business Development Manager – Based in Shanghai [2 Years Contract]

Job Type Full-Time

Job Scope:

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Business Development Manager to lead and grow commercial opportunities across the Greater China region. This role is instrumental in driving revenue across all business verticals under the Chinese Media Group, including but not limited to paid content subscriptions, advertising, and sponsorship for Key International Events and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify, evaluate, and pursue new business opportunities in the Greater China region.
• Develop and implement go-to-market strategies tailored to the region’s business landscape.
• Track market trends and competitor activities to inform commercial strategies.
• Revenue Generation
  • Lead sales efforts for paid content subscriptions, digital advertising, and sponsorship packages.
  • Build, maintain, and grow relationships with key clients, agencies, and partners.
  • Develop customized proposals and pitches to suit client objectives.
• Partnership & Client Management
  • Serve as the main point of contact for business partners and advertisers in the region.
  • Negotiate and close partnership agreements that drive long-term value.
  • Ensure delivery and fulfilment of client and sponsor commitments.
• Internal Collaboration
  • Work closely with editorial, branding & marketing, content, and product teams to align business objectives with brand direction.
  • Provide market feedback to inform product development and content strategies.
• Reporting & Analysis
  • Set and track KPIs to measure business performance and ROI.
  • Provide regular updates and reports to senior leadership.

Requirements:

• A Degree in Business or relevant field;candidates with provenexperience in the media, publishing or digital contentindustrypreferred.
• Strong network and understanding of the Greater China market, especially in Shanghai andfirst-tier cities.
• Excellent negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Fluent in Mandarin and English (written and spoken)as this roles mainly supports Chinese products.
• Self-drivenwith anentrepreneurial mindset,ableto work independently and collaboratively across teamsin a fast-pacedand dynamicenvironment.

Interested individuals, please fill in the form and attach your resume.