Executive, Business Development

St Engineering; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm located in Singapore is seeking a Business Development Executive. This role involves identifying and qualifying new business opportunities, supporting strategic business plans, and building relationships with stakeholders. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree and have a minimum of 2 years' experience in business development or sales. Excellent communication and presentation skills are essential. Additional experience in the maritime sector is a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in business development, sales, or account management.
• Strong understanding of sales strategies, market research, and relationship management.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.

Responsibilities

• Identify, generate, and qualify new business opportunities to expand client base.
• Support the development and execution of strategic business plans and sales strategies.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, customers, and partners.
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of compelling presentations and proposals.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify industry trends.
• Coordinate closely with internal teams for seamless project execution.
• Manage CRM systems and report on sales performance metrics.

Skills

Business development

Sales strategies

Market research

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Maritime Studies or related field

Job description

Responsibilities

• Identify, generate, and qualify new business opportunities to expand client base.
• Support the development and execution of strategic business plans and sales strategies.
• Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, customers, and partners, ensuring long-term collaboration and mutual growth.
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of compelling presentations, proposals, and pitches tailored to customer needs.
• Conduct market research and analysis to identify industry trends, competitor activity, and potential opportunities.
• Coordinate closely with internal teams (product, technical, operations) to ensure seamless project execution and customer satisfaction.
• Manage CRM systems and regularly report on sales performance metrics to management.
• Provide administrative support to the team, including raising Purchase Requests (PRs), following up on Purchase Orders (POs), and other related administrative tasks.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Maritime Studies, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in business development, sales, or account management.
• Strong understanding of sales strategies, market research, and relationship management.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team.
• Experience or interest in the maritime sector or related fields is beneficial but not required.