Senior Manager, Chemicals and Materials

Economic Development Board; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government agency in Singapore is seeking a motivated professional to drive engagement with key accounts in the chemical sector. You will develop investment plans, meet key performance indicators, and collaborate with external agencies. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of experience in sales or business development, particularly in B2B environments. Strong analytical and project management skills are essential to success in this role.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant work experience.
• Experience in B2B sales, preferably in Energy & Chemical industries.
• Ability to analyse complex issues.
• Experience in project management.

Responsibilities

• Drive and develop key account engagement plans.
• Grow investments from key accounts.
• Achieve investment and job creation KPIs.
• Collaborate with divisions and external agencies.
• Develop bespoke solutions for key accounts.
• Monitor company and executive interactions.

Skills

Sales acumen

Business Development

Account Management

Project Management

Analytical skills

Job description

What the role is:

About EDB

The Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB), a government agency under the Ministry of Trade and Industry, is responsible for strategies that enhance Singapore’s position as a global centre for business, innovation, and talent. We undertake investment promotion and industry development, and work with international businesses, both foreign and local, by providing information, connection to partners and access to government incentives for their investments. Our mission is to create sustainable economic growth, with vibrant business and good job opportunities for Singapore.

For more information on EDB, please visit www.edb.gov.sg

About Chemicals and Materials

The team strongly believes that chemistry and materials can positively impact people and our environment. We partner some of the most innovative and leading chemical companies in the world and engage their senior executives to formulate and execute our strategies to grow Singapore’s Chemical sector sustainably. We aspire for Singapore’s chemical sector to be at the forefront of decarbonisation, circularity and industrial biotechnology. Our work translates into multimillion dollar investments in R&D, and manufacturing and headquarter activities as well as good jobs for Singaporeans.

What you will be working on:

• Be primarily responsible for owning, driving and developing key account engagement plans
• Grow the breadth and depth of investments made by your key accounts
• Achieve individual and team level investment and job creation KPIs
• Collaborate with internal divisions and external agencies to identify and progress investment project opportunities
• Develop bespoke solutions for key accounts
• Monitor and derive insights from company and executive interactions to help inform and shape sectorial strategy
• Understand deeply the various business drivers, business models and business strategies of key accounts

What we are looking for:

• At least 3 years or more of relevant work experience
• Experience in Sales, Account Management, Business Development in B2B sales or experience in Energy & Chemical industries will be an added advantage.
• Ability to analyse in-depth different complex issues and put forth actionable solutions
• A keen sense of business acumen and experience in project management

About Economic Development Board

EDB is the lead government agency responsible for planning & executing strategies to enhance Singapore's position as a global business centre and grow the Singapore Economy. We dream, design and deliver solutions that create value for investors and companies in Singapore. Through that, we attract economic opportunities and jobs for the people of Singapore and help shape our country's economic future.