Business Development Manager [Steel Industry]

STEADPATH ASIA PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

STEADPATH Asia Pte. Ltd. seeks a Specification Manager to lead product and system specifications for structural works.

You will engage architects, consultants, developers, and contractors at concept or design stages to advance approved specifications. Reporting to Head of Marketing and Sales, you will monitor project pipelines, maintain status reports, and support marketing activities such as seminars, trade fairs, and branding efforts.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in engineering related to structural/building construction.
• Experience in product/system specification work in construction.
• Understanding of SE Asia construction practices and design compliance.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Willing to travel and own vehicle an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Engage architects, consultants, developers, contractors and authorities at concept or design stages to get specifications approved.
• Track project pipelines to convert specifications into secured projects.
• Maintain reporting on project status, market activities and opportunities.
• Support marketing and sales through seminars, trade fairs and branding initiatives.
• Conduct market research for expansion plans and pricing strategies.
• Assist R&D with market trends and product innovation; help pricing strategies.
• Identify opportunities; analyze competitors; develop competitive strategies.
• Meet specification targets for projects assigned.

Skills

Presentation

Communication

Engagement

Networking

Independent working

Willingness to travel

Education

Diploma/Degree in Engineering (Structural / Building / Construction / Architecture)

Job description

We are representing a leading engineering and construction company, specializing in structural steel works to seek for a Specification Manager to join the team.

Responsibility:

• Reporting to Head of Marketing and Sales
• Engage architects, consultants, developers, contractors, relevant authorities at concept &/or design stages to have product specified or approved, etc.
• Track project pipelines to ensure timely conversion of specifications toward projects being secured
• Maintain accurate reporting on project status, market activities, new opportunities, etc.
• Support marketing and sales objectives through seminars, advertisements, trade fairs and other marketing initiatives to promote branding
• Perform market research for expansion opportunities, plans, implementation of strategies
• Support R&D department to advise on market needs and trends, targeting strategic product innovation and invention; aid establishment of pricing strategies
• Identify marketing opportunities / requirements; evaluate competitor's share, competitor's strengths and weaknesses; develop strategies to counter and create a benchmark for product/system
• Meet specification work targets of projects assigned from time to time

Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in Engineering related to Structural / Building / Construction / Architecture or related discipline
• Relevant experience in product/system specification work within the construction industry
• Good understanding of construction practices and/or design compliances in South East Asia
• Good and wide network of relations with architects / consultants
• Strong presentation, engagement and communication skills
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and collaboratively
• Bi-lingual shall be an advantage
• Willing to travel
• Possess own vehicle