Business Development Specialist

SF ADVISORY PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Commission / incentives

Travel allowance

International brand exposure

Major projects exposure

Career progression

Job summary

SF ADVISORY PTE. LTD. in Singapore is seeking a driven Business Development Specialist to grow the business by building new client relationships and identifying project opportunities in the commercial interior and building materials sector.

The role entails networking, presenting solutions, managing project pipelines, and coordinating with sales, operations and management to close deals and hit targets.

Qualifications

• Diploma in any discipline is required.
• Experience in business development, sales, account management or customer-facing roles.
• Familiarity with commercial interiors, flooring, building materials or related industries is advantageous.
• Fresh graduates with the right attitude may be considered.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to develop relationships from the ground up.
• Comfortable presenting to architects, designers, contractors and clients.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with new and existing customers.
• Actively prospect for new projects, leads and accounts through networking, research, referrals and events.
• Present and promote the company's products, solutions and capabilities to customers and stakeholders.
• Manage projects from specification through quotation, negotiation and order confirmation.
• Prepare quotations, proposals and sales documentation.
• Maintain a robust pipeline and provide status updates on opportunities and expected sales.
• Monitor market developments and competitor activities.
• Attend industry events and customer meetings as needed.
• Coordinate with sales, operations and management to ensure responsive support.
• Achieve agreed business development and sales targets.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Organisation

Education

Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Sales reporting tools

Job description

Business Development Specialist

Location: Singapore

Employment Type: Full-Time

We are looking for a driven and commercially minded Business Development Specialist to grow our business by developing new customer relationships, identifying project opportunities, and expanding our presence within the commercial interior and building materials industry.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys meeting people, building relationships, developing new accounts, and turning opportunities into actual projects and sales.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing customers.
• Actively prospect for new projects, leads and potential accounts through networking, market research, referrals and industry events.
• Present and promote the company’s products, solutions and capabilities to customers and project stakeholders.
• Follow projects from the initial specification and design stage through quotation, negotiation and order confirmation.
• Prepare quotations, proposals and relevant sales documentation.
• Maintain an active pipeline of projects and provide regular updates on opportunities, project status and expected sales.
• Monitor market developments, competitor activities and emerging opportunities.
• Attend industry events, exhibitions, networking sessions and customer meetings when required.
• Coordinate internally with the sales, operations and management teams to ensure customers receive responsive and professional support.
• Achieve agreed business development and sales targets.

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum Diploma in any discipline.
• Experience in business development, sales, account management or customer-facing roles is preferred.
• Candidates with experience in commercial interiors, flooring, carpets, furniture, building materials, architectural products or construction-related industries will have an advantage.
• Fresh graduates with the right attitude, confidence and willingness to learn may also be considered.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Comfortable approaching new customers and developing relationships from the ground up.
• Confident in conducting presentations and communicating with architects, designers, contractors and corporate clients.
• Commercially aware with good negotiation and follow-up skills.
• Self-motivated, organised and able to manage multiple projects and opportunities simultaneously.
• Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with the wider team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general sales reporting tools.

The Ideal Candidate

You are someone who does not simply wait for enquiries to arrive.

You enjoy finding opportunities, meeting new people, opening doors and developing relationships. You understand that successful business development requires persistence, consistent follow-up and the ability to build trust over time.

You should be comfortable working in a project-driven environment where an opportunity may begin with an architect or designer and eventually involve contractors, procurement teams and end users before becoming an order.

What We Offer

• Competitive basic salary
• Sales commission / performance incentives
• Transport or travel allowance where applicable
• Opportunity to work with an expanding international brand
• Exposure to major commercial and corporate projects
• Career progression as the business continues to growSupportive environment with direct access to senior management