Managing Director

STONENEST CONSULTANCY SERVICES (PRIVATE) LIMITED; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading fruit trading company in Singapore is looking for an experienced senior manager to drive growth and oversee operations. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of senior management experience in relevant industries, excellent leadership and sales skills, along with a strong network in the industry. Proficiency in English and Mandarin is required. This role offers an opportunity to lead a high-performing team and make strategic decisions for business success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in senior management roles, preferably in fruit trading, FMCG, food distribution, or supply chain industries.
• Proven track record of managing and growing a business, leading teams, and driving operational efficiency.
• Strong ability to develop partnerships, negotiate contracts, and drive revenue growth.
• Experience in P&L management, budgeting, and cost control to ensure profitability.
• Familiarity with procurement, warehousing, inventory management, and logistics.
• Established relationships with fruit suppliers, wholesalers, and distributors is a plus.
• Ability to work with internal teams, partners, and external stakeholders effectively.
• Ability to analyse complex business challenges and implement effective solutions.
• Proficiency in English, Mandarin, Malay is required; additional language skills are an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement long-term business strategies to drive growth and market expansion.
• Identify new business opportunities, establish partnerships, and drive revenue growth.
• Oversee supply chain, procurement, and logistics to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
• Manage budgets, control costs, and ensure profitability.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team to achieve business objectives.
• Stay updated on market trends, pricing, and competition to maintain a competitive edge.
• Ensure all fruits meet quality standards, safety regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and key stakeholders.
• Improve operational efficiency and implement best practices in fruit sourcing, storage, and distribution.

Skills

Industry Experience

Leadership & Management

Sales & Business Development Skills

Financial Acumen

Supply Chain & Logistics Knowledge

Strong Network in the Industry

Excellent Communication & Negotiation Skills

Problem-Solving & Decision-Making

Language Skills

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field

Job description

Job Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership

– Develop and implement long-term business strategies to drive growth and market expansion.

2. Sales & Business Development

– Identify new business opportunities, establish partnerships, and drive revenue growth.

3. Operations Management

– Oversee supply chain, procurement, and logistics to ensure smooth and efficient operations.

4. Financial Oversight

– Manage budgets, control costs, and ensure profitability.

5. Team Leadership

– Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing team to achieve business objectives.

6. Market Analysis

– Stay updated on market trends, pricing, and competition to maintain a competitive edge.

7. Quality Assurance

– Ensure all fruits meet quality standards, safety regulations, and compliance requirements.

8. Customer & Supplier Relations

– Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and key stakeholders.

9. Process Optimization

– Improve operational efficiency and implement best practices in fruit sourcing, storage, and distribution.

Requirements

We are looking for an experienced and results-driven leader with the following qualifications:

1. Industry Experience

– Minimum 2 years of experience in senior management roles, preferably in fruit trading, FMCG, food distribution, or supply chain industries.

2. Leadership & Management

– Proven track record of managing and growing a business, leading teams, and driving operational efficiency.

3. Sales & Business Development Skills

– Strong ability to develop partnerships, negotiate contracts, and drive revenue growth.

4. Financial Acumen

– Experience in P&L management, budgeting, and cost control to ensure profitability.

5. Supply Chain & Logistics Knowledge

– Familiarity with procurement, warehousing, inventory management, and logistics.

6. Strong Network in the Industry

– Established relationships with fruit suppliers, wholesalers, and distributors is a plus.

7. Excellent Communication & Negotiation Skills

– Ability to work with internal teams, partners, and external stakeholders effectively.

8. Problem-Solving & Decision-Making

– Ability to analyse complex business challenges and implement effective solutions.

9. Education

– Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field is preferred.

10. Language Skills

– Proficiency in English, Mandarin, Malay is required additional language skills are an advantage.