Client Acquisition Manager

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

Job summary

SF ADVISORY PTE. LTD. is seeking a confident Client Acquisition Manager in Singapore to grow the client base, develop opportunities, and build strong relationships with prospective clients.

The role focuses on meeting people, converting conversations into engagements and sustaining a high level of professional service. You will develop strategies, generate leads, manage pipelines and collaborate with advisers to ensure smooth onboarding of new clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma in any discipline.
• Experience in client acquisition, business development, sales, recruitment, banking, financial services or other client-facing roles is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Fresh graduates with strong communication skills and the right attitude may also be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to acquire new clients across different market segments.
• Generate leads through networking, referrals, events, partnerships, outreach and other business development activities.
• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective clients.
• Conduct initial conversations to understand clients’ needs, priorities and financial objectives.
• Arrange meetings and consultations between prospective clients and advisory professionals.
• Follow up consistently with leads and maintain strong engagement throughout the client acquisition process.
• Develop relationships with business owners, professionals, corporate contacts and potential referral partners.
• Identify partnership opportunities that can generate a sustainable flow of new client introductions.
• Organise and participate in seminars, networking sessions, client events and outreach activities.
• Support marketing and client acquisition campaigns.
• Track conversion rates, lead sources and acquisition performance.
• Maintain accurate records of prospects, meetings, follow-ups and opportunities.
• Work closely with advisers and management to ensure smooth handover and onboarding of new clients.
• Gather market feedback and identify new client segments and business opportunities.
• Support referral programmes and client engagement initiatives.
• Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality when dealing with prospective and existing clients.
• Ensure all client acquisition activities comply with internal processes and applicable regulatory requirements.

Skills

Client acquisition

Business development

Networking

Relationship building

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Diploma

Job description

We are looking for a confident, energetic and results-driven Client Acquisition Manager to grow our client base, develop new business opportunities and build strong relationships with prospective clients.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys meeting people, creating opportunities, developing professional networks and converting initial conversations into meaningful client engagements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to acquire new clients across different market segments.

• Generate leads through networking, referrals, events, partnerships, outreach and other business development activities.

• Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective clients.

• Conduct initial conversations to understand clients’ needs, priorities and financial objectives.

• Arrange meetings and consultations between prospective clients and advisory professionals.

• Follow up consistently with leads and maintain strong engagement throughout the client acquisition process.

• Develop relationships with business owners, professionals, corporate contacts and potential referral partners.

• Identify partnership opportunities that can generate a sustainable flow of new client introductions.

• Organise and participate in seminars, networking sessions, client events and outreach activities.

• Support marketing and client acquisition campaigns.

• Track conversion rates, lead sources and acquisition performance.

• Maintain accurate records of prospects, meetings, follow-ups and opportunities.

• Work closely with advisers and management to ensure smooth handover and onboarding of new clients.

• Gather market feedback and identify new client segments and business opportunities.

• Support referral programmes and client engagement initiatives.

• Maintain a high level of professionalism and confidentiality when dealing with prospective and existing clients.

• Ensure all client acquisition activities comply with internal processes and applicable regulatory requirements.

What We Are Looking For

• Minimum Diploma in any discipline.

• Experience in client acquisition, business development, sales, recruitment, banking, financial services or other client-facing roles is preferred.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

• Confident in approaching and speaking with new people.

• Strong networking and relationship-building abilities.

• Comfortable generating leads and developing opportunities from the ground up.

• Persistent and disciplined with follow-up.

• Commercially minded and results-oriented.

• Able to understand client needs and communicate solutions clearly.

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

• Comfortable working in a performance-driven environment.

• Able to work independently while collaborating closely with advisers and management.

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Fresh graduates with strong communication skills and the right attitude may also be considered.

The Ideal Candidate

You are someone who enjoys connecting with people, building relationships and creating new opportunities.

You are comfortable starting conversations, expanding your professional network and following through consistently until an opportunity becomes a genuine client engagement.

You understand that successful client acquisition is not simply about generating leads. It involves building trust, identifying the right opportunities and creating a professional experience from the first interaction.

The ideal candidate is personable, ambitious, persistent and highly motivated by results.

What We Offer

• Competitive remuneration with performance-based incentives

• Structured training and professional development

• Exposure to financial advisory and wealth-management concepts

• Opportunity to build a strong professional network

• Direct collaboration with advisers and senior management

• Career progression based on performance and leadership potential

• Flexible and entrepreneurial working environment

• Opportunities to develop business development and client relationship management skills