Business Development Specialist(FMCG Industry)

PeopleSearch; Singapore; On-site; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

PeopleSearch is seeking a seasoned strategy professional to drive business development and lead strategic initiatives in Singapore. You will analyze markets, identify growth opportunities, and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver key projects from planning through execution.

The role emphasizes rigorous analytical thinking, stakeholder management, and the ability to translate complex issues into actionable plans. Travel may be required as part of international activities.

Qualifications

• Strong strategic and analytical thinking with ability to translate complex issues into actionable plans.
• Experience in driving business development and strategic initiatives across markets, industries, and partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic business development by analyzing markets, industries, and opportunities to identify growth areas, partnerships, M&A opportunities, and other strategic initiatives.
• Manage strategic projects from planning through execution by translating priorities into actionable plans with objectives, timelines, milestones; coordinate stakeholders and resources; monitor progress; address risks to ensure delivery.
• Lead internal initiatives focused on process improvement, business effectiveness, and organizational development while supporting key management priorities.
• Coordinate with cross-functional stakeholders to facilitate project execution; prepare analyses, updates, recommendations, and management presentations for reviews and decisions.
• Undertake other strategic initiatives, business development activities, and special projects as required by management.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Project planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Management or related field

MBA preferred

Tools

PMP certification

Job description

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic business development by analyzing markets, industries, and business opportunities to identify potential growth areas, strategic partnerships, M&A opportunities, and other strategic initiatives. Develop insights and recommendations to support management decision-making and long-term business growth.
• Manage strategic projects from planning through execution by translating business priorities into actionable plans and key initiatives. Define project objectives, timelines, and milestones; coordinate stakeholders and resources; monitor progress; and proactively address risks and challenges to ensure successful delivery.
• Lead internal business and organizational initiatives focused on process improvement, business effectiveness, and organizational development, while supporting and advancing key management priorities.
• Coordinate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and relevant resources to facilitate project execution. Prepare business analyses, project updates, recommendations, and management presentations to support business reviews and strategic decision-making.
• Undertake other strategic initiatives, business development activities, and special projects as required by management.

Criteria

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Business, Management, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in strategy, consulting, business development, or project management.
• Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, or international business preferred.
• PMP certification highly preferred, with strong hands-on project planning and execution experience.
• Strong strategic and analytical thinking, with ability to translate complex issues into actionable plans.
• Willing and able to travel overseas as required.

All information will be kept strictly confidential. We regret to inform that only successful applicants will be contacted.