Head of Business Development & Partnerships

FORTUNE TIMES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media firm in Singapore is seeking an experienced Senior Head of Business Development & Partnerships. This role emphasizes building long-term partnerships and strategic branding within the ASEAN region. The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in business development and a strong understanding of the ASEAN–China business environment. They will also need to be bilingual in Mandarin and English. The position offers a competitive base salary along with an attractive commission scheme and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Attractive commission scheme

Career progression towards Commercial Director

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in business development or commercial roles.
• Experience in media or PR preferred.
• Familiarity with sponsorship models and industry events.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development and strategic partnerships.
• Build relationships with corporate and regional partners.
• Work closely with editorial and digital teams.

Skills

Business development

Partnership management

Sales experience

Bilingual in Mandarin and English

Understanding of ASEAN-China business environment

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.