Southeast Asia Market Development Lead

Fuku; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury brand is seeking a Southeast Asia Market Development Lead based in Singapore. The role involves formulating market entry strategies, managing relationships with shopping malls and commercial partners, and leading business negotiations. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in the region, ideally within the jewelry or luxury sectors, and possess strong client acquisition and relationship management skills. This position offers the opportunity to significantly influence business growth across Southeast Asia.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Southeast Asia.
• Experience in jewelry, luxury, or premium beauty industries preferred.
• Ability to operate independently and resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Formulate and drive market entry strategy across Southeast Asia.
• Connect with stakeholders for retail store rollout.
• Execute business growth plans with malls and partners.
• Lead business negotiations and manage partnerships.

Skills

Client acquisition

Relationship management

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Execution abilities

Coordination abilities

Job description

Position: Southeast Asia Market Development Lead

Key Responsibilities:

• Formulate and drive the company’s market entry and expansion strategy across Southeast Asia.
• Integrate internal resources and proactively connect with industry stakeholders to enable offline retail store rollout.
• Execute business growth plans, including developing and maintaining relationships with shopping malls and commercial partners.
• Lead external business negotiations and manage end-to-end partnership follow-ups.
• Perform additional responsibilities as assigned to support overall business objectives.

Qualifications:

• Open to all educational backgrounds; at least 3 years of relevant experience in Southeast Asia, with a demonstrated track record of successfully launching stores in major shopping malls.
• Experience in jewelry, luxury, or premium beauty industries is highly preferred; strong understanding of local market landscapes is a plus.
• Proven strength in client acquisition and relationship management, with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Strong execution and coordination abilities; capable of operating independently and resolving issues proactively.