Business Development Manager – Singapore (China Market Focus)

Rikvin Singapore (An In.Corp Group Business Site); Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A commodity trading firm is looking for a Business Development Manager in Singapore to identify and convert new business opportunities across Asia with a heavy focus on the China market. The ideal candidate should possess robust business development skills, confidence in independent operations, and a strong track record in sales negotiations. If you are entrepreneurial and ready to make a significant impact, this is the role for you.

Qualifications

• Proven track record as a hunter in new business development.
• Strong exposure to the China market and partnerships.
• Confidence operating independently in unstructured environments.

Responsibilities

• Identify and convert new business opportunities across Asia.
• Build market entry strategies focused on China.
• Engage with C-level stakeholders and manage sales cycles.
• Collaborate with regional leadership on growth plans.

Skills

Business development

Sales negotiation

Market research

C-level engagement

Job description

A commodity trading company is strengthening its Singapore commercial team and is searching for a Business Development Manager who thrives on building markets from scratch. This is not a maintenance role; it’s a frontier-opening mandate for someone who enjoys being dropped into ambiguity and turning it into revenue.

The team needs a sharp hunter—someone who knows how to sniff out opportunity, open doors, shape a market entry plan, and build trust with clients across Asia. Frequent travel to China is expected, and experience operating in the China market—whether through direct sales, channel development, or strategic partnerships—will put you several steps ahead.

What you’ll be driving

• Identify, pursue, and convert new business opportunities across Asia, with a heavy focus on China.
• Build an expansion roadmap, from market scanning to client origination to deal closure.
• Develop and execute go-to-market strategies in new verticals and emerging segments.
• Engage C-level stakeholders, negotiate commercial terms, and manage the full sales cycle.
• Work closely with regional leadership to shape long-term growth plans.

What sets you up for success

• Proven track record as a hunter—someone who lands new accounts, not just manages existing ones.
• Strong exposure to China: business development, partnerships, industrial/technical sales, or market entry.
• Confidence operating independently, with the resilience to navigate unstructured environments.
• Ability to travel frequently and build relationships across cultures.
• Strong commercial instincts with a knack for spotting untapped opportunities.

Why this role matters

You’ll be joining a high-growth organization with ambitious regional plans. The business already has a solid foundation; what they need now is someone who can unlock the next wave of opportunities in China and beyond. If you’re hungry, entrepreneurial, and ready to leave a mark, this is a rare runway.

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