Senior Executive, Business Development

THRIVING WEEDS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 84,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Mentoring and coaching

Career progression

Sales commission

Job summary

Thriving Weeds Pte Ltd in Singapore is seeking a Senior Executive, Business Development to support the founder in sustainability consulting projects. You will help identify new clients, manage relationships, and coordinate with partners and suppliers to deliver solutions.

You will work in a hybrid setup (office, home, client sites), receive on-the-job training, and enjoy career progression and a commission-based salary.

Qualifications

• Diploma/Higher Nitec or Degree in Business, Marketing, Sustainability, Engineering, Facilities Management, Logistics or related discipline.
• 0-2 years of experience in B2B sales, business development, customer service, operations or project coordination preferred.
• Fresh graduates with strong communication skills and initiative may be considered.
• Strong analytical skills with data-driven insights and presentations.
• Passionate about sustainability and driving positive environmental impact.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new/repeat clients and grow sales channels for sustainability waste audit and proprietary waste tracking solutions.
• Develop long-term client relationships and cross-selling opportunities through networking.
• Conduct discovery meetings, site assessments, client presentations, and provide professional advice to ensure regulatory compliance and reduce carbon footprints.
• Create compelling presentation slides, insights, and dashboards, or collaborate with external partners to develop these for clients.
• Engage in R&D of new waste technologies, manage projects, and pilot launches with clients and research institutes.
• Deliver, set up and collect weighing, monitoring and data-capture equipment for clients in coordination with colleagues.
• Handle administrative tasks including meeting coordination, PO and invoicing, and inventory management.

Skills

Communication skills

Data analysis

Presentation skills

MS Office

Driving (Class 3)

Education

Diploma/Higher Nitec or Degree in related discipline

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Who We Are

Thriving Weeds Pte Ltd is an innovative local start-up dedicated to driving sustainable change across Singapore. We specialize in sustainability consultancy, waste auditing, data analysis, and sustainability education. By leveraging data, technology, and user education, we partner with our clients-including local farms, shopping malls, office buildings, and more-to embed long-term sustainability practices.

Our ambitious vision is to rapidly transform Singapore into a sustainable city. We aim to create a comprehensive ecosystem of affordable technologies and solutions that significantly reduce the carbon footprint for future generations.

In 2024, we embarked on an exciting journey, collaborating with research institutions and institutes of higher learning to develop groundbreaking solutions. Through these partnerships, we are tackling the critical challenges of sustainability and productivity with innovative tech solutions.

Your Role

As an Senior Executive, Business Development, you will work closely with our founder, Lip Teng, who brings extensive experience in sustainability, waste management, environmental health & safety, and technology. You will support him in sustainability consultancy projects. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate with a diverse network of external suppliers, partners, and clients.

Job Responsibilities

• Business Development : Identify and develop new/repeat clients and grow sales channels for our sustainability waste audit and proprietary waste tracking solutions.
• Long-term relationship management and networking : Develop repeat business, cross-selling opportunities and long-term client relationships through industry networking and connections.
• Client & Stakeholder Management : Conduct discovery meetings, site assessments, client presentations, offering professional advice and recommendations to ensure regulatory compliance and reduce carbon footprints.
• Presentation & Insights : Create compelling presentation slides, insights, and dashboards, or collaborate with external partners to develop these for our clients.
• R&D Participation: Engage in research and development of new waste technologies, manage projects, and pilot launches with clients and research institutes.
• Project Operations: Deliver, set up and collect weighing, monitoring and data-capture equipment for clients in coordination with colleagues.
• Administrative Support : Handle administrative tasks related to the above responsibilities, including meeting coordination, PO and invoicing, and inventory management.

What we are looking for

• Diploma, Higher Nitec or Degree in Business, Marketing, Sustainability, Engineering, Facilities Management, Logistics or a related discipline.
• 0-2 years of experience in B2B sales, business development, customer service, operations or project coordination is preferred.
• Fresh graduates with strong communication skills and initiative may also be considered.
• Strong analytical skills, with experience in developing data-driven insights and presentations.
• Passionate about sustainability with a deep commitment to driving positive environmental impact.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel, or equivalent tools.
• Valid Singapore Class 3 driving license . Comfortable driving to client and project sites across Singapore.

Work Arrangements

Hybrid (Office, Home, Client Sites)

What we offer

• Basic salary with sales commission
• On the job training, mentoring and coaching in sustainability consulting and solutions.
• Career progression opportunities

Why Join Us?

This is your chance to gain hands-on experience in the sustainability industry and contribute to impactful projects that benefit the community. Join us at Thriving Weeds and be part of a movement that is shaping a sustainable future for Singapore!

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.