Executive/Senior Executive (Business Development)

GS1 SINGAPORE LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business development firm in Singapore is seeking a Business Development Executive to enhance growth strategies. You will engage in outreach activities, develop strong relationships in the retail and e-marketplace sectors, and effectively communicate the firm's value to potential partners. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in business or marketing with at least 2 years of relevant experience. The role also involves facilitating onboarding for new partners and supporting internal team collaboration.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in business development, sales, or partner management, preferably in retail or e-commerce.
• Proven ability to set up meetings with prospects.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a pipeline of prospects in retail and e-marketplace.
• Prepare and deliver marketing presentations tailored to partners.
• Facilitate onboarding for new members and provide ongoing support.

Skills

Outreach prospecting experience

Relationship management

Ability to qualify leads

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business & marketing or related field

Job description

Job Summary

As our business development executive, you will be pivotal in shaping our growth pipeline. you will need to have some form of outreach prospecting experience and executing the strategy for promoting GS1 offerings through identification of new business opportunities activities not limited to cold calls email etc. Relationship management is key with industry players, and you will help execute strategic plans to expand the company’s market presence and collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver tailored solutions. You will also be expected to represent GS1 Singapore at industry events, networking sessions, etc.

Prospecting and Lead Generation

• Consistently develop and maintain a strong pipeline of prospects in the retail and e-marketplace sectors.
• Qualify leads through cold calls, emails, and other viable platforms.
• Identify new business opportunities and partnerships to expand the organization’s network.

Marketing and Partner Engagement

• Prepare and deliver impactful marketing presentations tailored to prospective partners.
• Effectively communicate the organization’s value proposition to build long-term relationships.

Onboarding and member support

• Facilitate the onboarding process for new members and partners by organizing training workshops and curated events
• Provide support and guidance to ensure a smooth transition and ongoing satisfaction

Collaboration and deliverables

• Work closely with internal teams to ensure alignment and timely delivery of commitments
• Contribute to the execution of strategies to achieve business objectives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business & marketing, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in business development, sales, or partner management, preferably in the retail or e-commerce sectors. Fresh graduates are welcome.
• Proven ability to set up meetings with prospects
• Adapt quickly to changing prospect’s personas
• Independent and resourceful in coming up with innovative solutions to challenges
• Generate and qualify leads through various channels
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Proactive and self-motivated with a results-driven mindset