Manager/Senior Manager, Corporate Development

Mentor Media Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Singapore is seeking a Manager/Senior Manager, Corporate Development to spearhead strategic planning and drive growth initiatives. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, leading market research, and establishing relationships with key stakeholders. The ideal candidate should have extensive experience in business development, strong analytical skills, and a proven leadership track record. This is an opportunity to shape the company's long-term vision and collaborate with executive leadership.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in business development, strategy, or corporate development.
• Proven success in a leadership role with strong strategic and commercial impact.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and financial modeling.

Responsibilities

• Drive long-term strategic planning initiatives across the organisation.
• Lead market research and competitive analysis to inform strategic decisions.
• Develop and execute comprehensive business development strategies.
• Maintain relationships with key partners and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement growth strategies.
• Monitor key business metrics and provide strategic recommendations.

Skills

Business acumen

Analytical skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

The Manager/Senior Manager, Corporate Development plays a pivotal role in shaping and executing the company’s strategic agenda. This role partners with business leaders across regions and functions to identify growth opportunities, evaluate strategic initiatives, and drive execution of the organisation’s long-term vision.

The ideal candidate is a structured thinker with strong business acumen, analytical rigor, and the ability to translate insights into action.

Job Responsibilities

• Drive long-term strategic planning initiatives across the organisation.
• Lead market research and competitive analysis to inform strategic decisions.
• Develop and execute comprehensive business development strategies aligned with organisational goals.
• Establish and maintain high-level relationships with key partners, stakeholders, and industry influencers.
• Oversee the development of business cases and implementation for strategic initiatives across the APAC region.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (sales, marketing, finance, operations) to implement growth strategies.
• Monitor key business metrics and provide strategic recommendations to executive leadership.
• Lead contract negotiations and deal structuring for strategic alliances and partnerships.
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and in strategic discussions with external entities.
• Report directly to the COS, contributing to corporate strategy and vision.
• Undertake any other reasonable duties / projects which may be required from time to time.

Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in business development, strategy, or corporate development.
• Proven success in a leadership role with strong strategic and commercial impact.
• Exceptional project management and execution capability.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics, financial modeling, and competitive positioning.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.