Head of Business Development & Partnerships

FORTUNE TIMES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Singapore is looking for a senior Head of Business Development & Partnerships to drive commercial projects and strategic partnerships. Candidates should have over 8 years of experience in business development, with a focus on building long-term relationships. This role demands understanding the ASEAN-China business landscape and fluency in Mandarin and English is advantageous. The company offers a competitive salary and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with attractive commission scheme

Career progression towards Commercial Director

Exposure to CEOs and institutions

Qualifications

• 8+ years’ experience in business development, sales, partnerships, or commercial roles.
• Experience in media, events, PR, publishing, or thought-leadership platforms preferred.
• Understanding of the ASEAN–China business environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development, sponsorships, and strategic partnerships.
• Structure high-value projects involving content, forums, research, and branding.
• Build and manage relationships with corporate, institutional, and regional partners.

Skills

Business development

Sales

Strategic partnerships

Branding

Bilingual in Mandarin and English

Job description

About the Role

Fortune Times is a Singapore-based media and thought‑leadership platform with over 20 years of history, focusing on business, innovation, and China–ASEAN engagement.

We are seeking a senior Head of Business Development & Partnerships to drive high‑value commercial projects, sponsorships, and strategic partnerships.

This role goes beyond transactional sales and focuses on long‑term partnerships, branding, and content‑based commercial solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead business development, sponsorships, and strategic partnerships
• Structure high‑value projects involving content, forums, research, and branding
• Build and manage relationships with corporate, institutional, and regional partners
• Strengthen Fortune Times’ brand presence in Singapore and ASEAN
• Work closely with editorial, digital, and publishing teams

Requirements

• Singapore Citizen or Permanent Resident
• 8+ years’ experience in business development, sales, partnerships, or commercial roles
• Experience in media, events, PR, publishing, or thought‑leadership platforms preferred
• Understanding of the ASEAN–China business environment
• Familiarity with sponsorship models, forums, or industry events
• Bilingual in Mandarin and English is a strong advantage

KPIs

• Sponsorship and partnership revenue
• Content/IP solution deals closed
• New partners acquired
• Account retention and renewal
• Quality of proposals and stakeholder feedback

What We Offer

• A respected 20-year Singapore media brand
• Strong China–ASEAN media platform and networks
• Exposure to CEOs, founders, ambassadors, and institutions
• Competitive base salary with attractive commission scheme
• Career progression towards Commercial Director

How to apply, Please email to [e-mail]:

• Resume
• Examples of records of sponsorship/partnership deals
• Brief description of your network
• Expected salary & earliest availability

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.