Senior Executive, Business Development

IPOS International; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A subsidiary of a government agency in Singapore is seeking a Business Development Executive to identify and secure opportunities primarily in the Government sector. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience in business development. Strong communication skills and relationship-building abilities are essential for driving business growth. This role offers exposure to diverse intangible asset portfolios and a chance to grow within the innovation ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in business development, sales, or industry engagement.
• Proficient in presentation and data analytics.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Build and nurture customer relationships.
• Conduct market research to address market gaps.
• Maintain operational requirements including proposal writing.

Skills

Business development

Relationship building

Market research

Communication skills

Data analytics

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field

Job description

About the Role

Reporting to the Principal Assistant Director of Business Development, you will join a dynamic team focused on business development for public agencies, overseas entities and enterprises. Your primary focus will be the Government sector, with opportunities to expand into other sectors.

We support our partners and stakeholders through our comprehensive suite of services including patent analytics, training programmes, and intellectual property management advisory services. These offerings enable organisations to make informed decisions about their innovation strategies and IP portfolios.

This role offers exposure to diverse intangible asset portfolios and collaboration with partners across the innovation ecosystem, enabling you to build a strong professional network.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, explore and secure new business opportunities and strategic partnerships
• Build and nurture customer relationships to drive business growth
• Conduct market research to identify and recommend opportunities and new solutions to better address market gaps
• Maintain operational requirements including proposal writing, reporting, invoicing, customer satisfaction surveys
• Collaborate with other departments on organisation-wide initiatives and activities

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

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience in business development, sales, industry engagement, or related role
• Strong relationship building with proven ability to thrive in dynamic environments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to adapt messaging for diverse stakeholders
• Demonstrates energy, ambition and resilience to drive innovation
• 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 industryand enterprise growthby 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.