Business Development Manager (International Defense)

Beex Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

BeeX is seeking a BD professional to expand our HAUV portfolio into international defense markets. You will work with in-country partners to identify distributors, system integrators, and defense firms, translating customer needs into tailored autonomous underwater solutions.

You will travel frequently, conduct product demonstrations and tender submissions, and ensure compliance with export controls and anti-bribery policies. A technical background and strong English communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or related technical field.
• 0–3 years experience in business development, sales, engineering or a related field.
• Strong technical aptitude to quickly understand complex systems and explain them clearly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with confidence presenting to senior military and government audiences.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, especially in managing deadlines and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Research target markets and identify credible in-country partners, such as distributors and local defense companies.
• Assess and recommend partners based on capability, reputation, customer access and compliance, and support onboarding and training.
• Engage potential end users, including navies, coast guards and government agencies, with our partners.
• Understand customers' operational needs and translate them into BeeX HAUV solutions.
• Plan and conduct product demonstrations and trials overseas, including logistics and technical presentation.
• Monitor procurement opportunities and support bid/no-bid decisions.
• Coordinate tender submissions, including compliance matrices and pricing inputs.
• Track competitors, defense budgets, programs and regulatory developments in assigned markets.
• Maintain the sales pipeline and prepare updates for management.
• Ensure all activities comply with export control, anti-bribery and company policies.

Skills

Strong communication

Technical aptitude

Willing to travel

Self-driven

Complex systems

Deadline/compliance awareness

Experience in BD/sales/engineering (0–

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or related technical field

Job description

About BeeX

BeeX is building the world's most advanced Hovering Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (HAUVs).

BeeX specialises in providing autonomous robotics solutions to safeguard underwater infrastructure in the maritime, energy and defense sectors, reducing over 90% of carbon emissions. We are pioneering Autonomous Robotics-as-a-Service (ARaaS) on a global scale, supported by decades of operational experiences in harsh waters. With unprecedented efficiency, we strive to provide our customers with a one-point solution for asset integrity management -- protecting assets they value, making sure they stay safe.

Why Join Now

The industries we serve need new ways to overcome their current challenges, and BeeX sees the opportunity in delivering exactly that, right now. Creating anything new is very hard, and we need outstanding people.

At BeeX, everyone is united by enthusiasm for bold innovation. Our multi-disciplinary team thrives in dynamic environments, driving transformative advancements globally. Join us to make a meaningful impact on the world!

Job Scope

You will report directly to the [Your title]. You will help take BeeX's HAUVs into new international defense markets, working through in-country partners who lead local engagement, sales and support. Your schedule will include frequent interactions with engineering, operations and our overseas partners, and you are expected to be comfortable working both in-office and in the field overseas.

• Research target markets and identify credible in-country partners, such as distributors, system integrators and local defense companies.
• Assess and recommend partners based on capability, reputation, customer access and compliance, and support their onboarding and training.
• Engage potential end users, including navies, coast guards and government agencies, together with our partners.
• Understand customers' operational needs and translate them into clear, relevant solutions built around BeeX's HAUVs.
• Plan and conduct product demonstrations and trials overseas, including logistics, setup and technical presentation.
• Monitor procurement opportunities and support bid / no-bid decisions.
• Coordinate tender submissions, including compliance matrices, technical responses, pricing inputs and supporting documents.
• Track competitors, defense budgets, programs and regulatory developments in assigned markets.
• Maintain the sales pipeline and prepare clear updates and presentations for management.
• Ensure all activities comply with export control, anti-bribery and company policies.

You will enjoy this job if you:

• Enjoy building relationships across cultures and working through partners to win business.
• Like explaining advanced technology to operators and senior decision-makers.
• Are energised by travel and working in unfamiliar markets and operational environments.
• Are detail-oriented and take pride in getting tender submissions complete, compliant and on time.
• Like working in fast-paced environments where priorities evolve quickly.
• Want real responsibility early and direct exposure to international deals.

Desired Qualities and Skillsets

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Science or a related technical field. A business background is a plus.
• 0–3 years of experience in business development, sales, engineering or a related field. We value exceptional ability and drive over years of experience.
• Strong technical aptitude, with the ability to quickly understand complex systems and explain them clearly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with confidence presenting to senior military and government audiences.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail, especially in managing deadlines and compliance requirements.
• Self-driven and resourceful, able to work with limited supervision and structure ambiguous problems.
• Willing to travel internationally, often at short notice.
• Exposure to defense, maritime, government procurement or tenders, military service, or a second language relevant to our target regions is a plus.