Head of Business Development (ITAD APAC)

WECRUIT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management firm based in Singapore is seeking a Business Development Manager who will be responsible for securing new clients and supporting existing accounts across the Asia Pacific region. Ideal candidates will have experience in business development within high-tech or waste sectors, strong leadership skills, and the ability to drive sales growth effectively.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in business development, sales, or marketing.
• Highly energetic and committed to team success.
• Regional expertise within Asia Pacific.

Responsibilities

• Identify, develop, and secure new clients.
• Implement strategies to drive sales growth.
• Provide leadership to Business Development teams.

Skills

Business development experience

Sales in high-tech or waste management sectors

Strong work ethic

Pipeline management

Fluent in English

Tools

Microsoft Office

CRM platforms

Lead generation tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Hold overall accountability for identifying, developing, and securing new clients, while also supporting the growth of existing accounts across the Asia Pacific region.
• Develop and implement strategies to drive sales growth, maintaining and managing the sales pipeline through CRM tools.
• Monitor sales performance across the APAC region to ensure targets are met, and proactively identify opportunities to improve outcomes with underperforming clients.
• Provide leadership, direction, and support to the Business Development teams within the region.
• Foster strong internal collaboration with both local and international colleagues to maximize cross-regional business opportunities.
• Maintain regular engagement with clients to ensure their needs are understood and met, balancing innovation and flexibility with commercial viability.
• Analyze the competitive commercial landscape and develop effective counterstrategies.
• Collaborate with legal team to structure and negotiate client contracts.
• Represent the company at industry trade shows, conferences, and other networking events.
• Perform additional tasks and responsibilities as delegated by senior management.

Requirements

• Demonstrated experience in business development, sales, or marketing within the high-tech or waste management sectors, such as battery or e-waste recycling.
• Highly energetic, with a strong work ethic and commitment to contributing to team success.
• Regional expertise spanning multiple countries within the Asia Pacific region.
• Self-motivated and capable of handling day-to-day responsibilities independently, including ad-hoc tasks.
• Skilled in pipeline management and strategic account development.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to thrive in a dynamic, high-performance environment.
• Strong business acumen and a meticulous approach to execution.
• Effective team leader with the ability to inspire and lead by example.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, leadership, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Fluent in English, with proficiency in at least one additional Asian language preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, CRM platforms, and lead generation tools.

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