Head of Business Development (Architecture)

Mustard; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Mustard is partnering with a leading international architecture and design practice to deliver pivotal projects across the region. This dynamic collaboration offers a high-impact opportunity to assume a key role in shaping the future of a rapidly expanding market.

Head of Business Development – AEC Sector is a strategic leadership role to identify high-value opportunities, forge major relationships, and position the firm as the partner of choice for developers and real estate organizations

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 8 to 10 years of dedicated business development experience, with direct expertise serving the AEC industry.
• Track Record: Proven success in securing major projects by managing complex tenders, bids, and proposals within the region, ideally within Southeast Asia.
• Industry Knowledge: In-depth understanding of real estate and infrastructure project cycles, including both public and private procurement processes in Southeast Asia.
• Mindset & Skills: Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset paired with exceptional organizational capabilities to balance multiple strategic priorities.

Responsibilities

• Market Expansion: Drive market penetration by evaluating high-value project leads, analyzing industry trends, and tracking regional procurement channels.
• Relationship Development: Establish and strengthen long-term professional connections with key stakeholders, ranging from senior executives to project consultants.
• Strategic Representation: Act as the company's primary ambassador at sector events, trade shows, and high-level client meetings.
• Proposal Leadership: Oversee the end-to-end development of compelling, customized submissions, pitches, and client presentations.

Skills

Business development

Relationship building

Strategic leadership

Market expansion

Job description

Head of Business Development – AEC Sector

Mustard is partnering with a leading international architecture and design practice to deliver pivotal projects across the region. This dynamic collaboration offers a high-impact opportunity to assume a key role in shaping the future of a rapidly expanding market.

The Role:

As the Strategic Lead, you will spearhead growth initiatives by identifying high-value project opportunities and forging strategic relationships across the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) landscape. You will cultivate a robust network, uncover new commercial ventures, and position the firm as the partner of choice for leading developers and real estate organizations.

Core Objectives

• Market Expansion: Drive market penetration by evaluating high-value project leads, analyzing industry trends, and tracking regional procurement channels.
• Relationship Development: Establish and strengthen long-term professional connections with key stakeholders, ranging from senior executives to project consultants.
• Strategic Representation: Act as the company's primary ambassador at sector events, trade shows, and high-level client meetings.
• Proposal Leadership: Oversee the end-to-end development of compelling, customized submissions, pitches, and client presentations.

Required Experience & Skills

• Experience: Minimum of 8 to 10 years of dedicated business development experience, with direct expertise serving the AEC industry.
• Track Record: Proven success in securing major projects by managing complex tenders, bids, and proposals within the region, ideally within Southeast Asia
• Industry Knowledge: In-depth understanding of real estate and infrastructure project cycles, including both public and private procurement processes in Southeast Asia.
• Mindset & Skills: Proactive, entrepreneurial mindset paired with exceptional organizational capabilities to balance multiple strategic priorities.

mustard is a creative recruitment consultancy and is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply. Our recruitment process is free from discrimination and bias and we welcome the opportunity to work with you. If you require any accommodations during the application process, please let us know. We appreciate the unique skills and experiences each candidate brings, and we are dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels valued and respected.