Growth & Partnerships Lead — Strategic Markets & Projects

KH ROBERTS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the FMCG sector located in Singapore is seeking a strategic and results-driven leader to spearhead long-term commercial growth initiatives. This role requires strong strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and extensive experience in managing partnerships and high-impact projects. The ideal candidate will have expertise in business development, project leadership, and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. Additional qualifications include a degree in a relevant field, a strong network in FMCG, and preferred Japanese language proficiency.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in business development, strategic planning, or project leadership.
• Proven ability to convert market opportunities into commercial outcomes.
• Strong network in FMCG and ingredients sectors preferred.
• Japanese language proficiency is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market landscape analysis and identify high-growth segments.
• Develop business cases and go-to-market strategies for new initiatives.
• Lead business development strategy and manage opportunity pipeline.
• Coordinate cross-functional project teams with clear accountability.
• Define KPIs and success metrics for business development initiatives.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Commercial acumen

Stakeholder engagement

Project management

Relationship-building

Negotiation skills

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Science, or related field

MBA

Job description

A leading company in the FMCG sector located in Singapore is seeking a strategic and results-driven leader to spearhead long-term commercial growth initiatives. This role requires strong strategic thinking, commercial acumen, and extensive experience in managing partnerships and high-impact projects. The ideal candidate will have expertise in business development, project leadership, and excellent stakeholder engagement skills. Additional qualifications include a degree in a relevant field, a strong network in FMCG, and preferred Japanese language proficiency.