Senior Executive, Business Development

IPOS International; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of IP expertise in Singapore is looking for a Senior Executive in Business Development. You will support various activities including market research and stakeholder engagement to aid in the execution of business strategies aligned with the Singapore IP Strategy 2030. The ideal candidate has a degree in a relevant field and at least 2 years of business development experience, alongside excellent communication skills. Competitive salary and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in business development, sales, or industry engagement.
• Proficiency in a foreign language and familiarity with overseas markets will be an advantage.
• Meticulous with strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Assist in executing go-to-market strategies and outreach plans.
• Conduct market research and compile intelligence reports.
• Support stakeholder engagement activities and maintain contact databases.

Skills

Business Development

Stakeholder Engagement

Market Research

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, international relations, or related field

Tools

Data Analytics

Presentation Software

Job description

Senior Executive, Business Development

Reporting to the team lead, you will join a dynamic team focused on business development with foreign public agencies, associations, private entities, and universities with the aim to deliver results aligned to the Singapore IP Strategy 2030. As a Senior Executive in the Business Development team, you will learn and grow through supporting various activities such as identifying opportunities, conducting market research, and engaging stakeholders to promote the IPOS Group’s suite of services.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in executing go-to-market strategies and outreach plans for China and other regional markets
• Conduct market research and compile intelligence reports to support strategic decision-making
• Support stakeholder engagement activities, including scheduling meetings, preparing materials, and maintaining contact databases
• Coordinate and participate in industry events, conferences, and stakeholder engagements
• Assist in preparing presentations, proposals, and marketing collateral tailored to different audiences
• Maintain and update business development dashboards, tracking pipeline progress and engagement metrics
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth execution of business development initiatives or organisation-wide activities

Are you the one? Please write to us if you have/are

• A bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, international relations, or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in business development, sales, industry engagement, or related role
• Proficiency in a foreign language and familiarity with overseas markets and business cultures will be an advantage
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for diverse stakeholders
• Exhibit drive, ambition and resilience to drive innovation and business growth
• Proactive and resourceful in improving processes and identifying opportunities
• Meticulous with strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Proficient in presentation, data analytics and visualisation will be advantageous

To apply for this position, please email your CV to [e-mail]

We regret to inform that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

About IPOS International

IPOS International, a wholly‐owned subsidiary of the Intellectual Property Office of Singapore, aims to catalyse industry and enterprise growth by providing IP expertise. To achieve this, we will offer committed and passionate individuals a place where their talent and opinions are valued. To succeed as an organisation, we believe in empowering individuals while working as a team of professionals with honesty and displaying integrity as core values. We invest heavily in our people so that they get the training and development they need to succeed.

For more information on IPOS International, please visit www.iposinternational.com.