Senior Business Development Executive (FMCG)

Singapore Food Delight Manufacturer Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturer in Singapore is looking for a Senior Business Development Executive to support product commercialization. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and 3–5 years of experience in business development within the FMCG sector. Responsibilities include coordinating product launches, maintaining customer relationships, and conducting market research to ensure product success.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in business development, sales, or commercial roles, preferably in FMCG or food manufacturing.
• Self-driven and proactive in identifying and solving challenges.
• Familiarity with the convenience retail segment is a strong advantage.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with internal teams for product development and launch readiness.
• Maintain strong customer relationships and manage product feedback.
• Source new products and manage the evaluation process.
• Conduct market research including competitor analysis.
• Monitor FMCG and food trends to support planning.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Food Science, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Excel)

Job description

Job Summary:

We are seeking a proactive, outgoing, and detail-oriented Senior Business Development Executive to support the end-to-end commercialization of new products — from internal coordination to customer presentations and successful market launches. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and preferably experience in FMCG, particularly within the convenience retail segment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with internal teams (R&D, QA, Production, Procurement) to ensure timely and effective product development and launch readiness

• Maintain strong relationships with customers to support ongoing product success, including presenting new product proposals, managing feedback, and ensuring timely follow-up

• Source new products, including trading items, and manage the full evaluation process — covering sample testing, pricing, packaging, and commercial feasibility

• Build and maintain relationships with both existing and new suppliers to ensure responsiveness, reliability, and alignment with project requirements

• Conduct market research, including competitor analysis, pricing benchmarks, packaging trends, and product insights

• Monitor broader FMCG and food trends to support internal awareness and future planning

• Track, manage, and support the execution of multiple ongoing projects with attention to detail, timelines, and business priorities

• Provide ad hoc support to the Business Development team as needed

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Food Science, or a related field

• 3–5 years of experience in business development, sales, or commercial roles, preferably in FMCG or food manufacturing

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills — comfortable working with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams

• Commercially aware, self-driven, and proactive in identifying and solving business challenges

• Ability to analyze market data and trends and translate them into actionable insights

• Strong multi-tasking and organizational skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially PowerPoint and Excel, for reporting and presentations

• Familiarity with the convenience retail segment is a strong advantage