Strategic Business Development Manager

RELX Group; Singapore; On-site; SGD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

LexisNexis is seeking a Strategic Business Development Manager in Singapore to lead new enterprise client acquisition for AI-driven workflow and decision-support solutions. You will open strategic relationships, shape executive AI agendas, and drive long-term partnerships with large organizations.

The role requires strong experience in complex enterprise sales, fluency in AI concepts, and the ability to influence senior executives through credible, outcome-focused narratives.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in enterprise new-business sales, closing complex deals.
• Strong ability to engage and influence C-suite buyers.
• Clear articulation of AI concepts, use cases, and value.
• Experience selling AI-enabled platforms and SaaS to large enterprises.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise new-business sales for AI-driven solutions.
• Engage CEOs, COOs, CIOs, CTOs and other senior executives at target accounts.
• Identify workflows where AI delivers measurable impact.
• Own high-value enterprise deals from first engagement to close.
• Partner with AI, product and solutions teams to craft executive-ready propositions.
• Deliver strategic presentations aligning AI outcomes with business priorities.

Skills

New business sales

C-suite engagement

AI fluency

Executive storytelling

SaaS sales

Cross-functional collaboration

Job description

Do you want to identify, build, and scale new AI‑driven business opportunities?

Will you like to join a Global Leader in Legal Analytics and Technology?

About our Team

At LexisNexis,we’remore than a legal and professional services company —we’rea team of thinkers, doers, and problem solvers. With 11,800 colleagues in over 150countries,we’reusingcutting-edgetechnology, including AI, to power real change in the legal and compliance industries.

About the role

We are seeking a Strategic Business Development Manager to drive new enterprise client acquisition through the sale of AI‑driven workflow and decision‑support solutions. This role is highly C‑suite focused and responsible for opening new strategic relationships, shaping executive‑level AI agendas, and converting complex opportunities into long‑term enterprise partnerships. Acting as a senior commercial leader, the role balances innovation with trust, governance, and value realization within large, established organizations.

Responsibilities

• Lead new business development efforts focused on acquiring large, complex enterprise clients for AI‑driven solutions.
• Initiate and own C‑suite‑level engagement with CEOs, COOs, CIOs, CTOs, and other senior executives.
• Conduct consultative discovery to identify enterprise‑wide workflows where AI can deliver measurable impact.
• Serve as the primary commercial owner for high‑value, first‑time enterprise deals from initial engagement through close.
• Influence executive stakeholders by articulating AI value, adoption pathways, and long‑term business outcomes.
• Navigate complex, multi‑stakeholder buying environments involving technology, risk, procurement, and executive sponsors.
• Partner with internal AI, product, and solution teams to deliver credible, executive‑ready propositions.
• Deliver senior‑level presentations and strategic discussions that align AI solutions to organizational priorities.
• Develop targeted go‑to‑market strategies to penetrate new accounts and sectors.
• Establish repeatable new‑logo enterprise sales motions to support scalable growth.

Experience & Requirements

• At least 8 years’ experience in enterprise new‑business sales, ideally within large or global organizations.
• Legal qualifications and practice experience will be highly advantageous
• Proven success originating and closing complex, high‑value deals with C‑suite and senior executive buyers.
• Strong AI fluency, with the ability to clearly articulate AI concepts, use cases, benefits, and limitations.
• Demonstrated ability to influence executive adoption of AI solutions, including addressing trust, risk, and governance concerns.
• Experience selling AI‑enabled platforms, SaaS, or advanced digital solutions into established enterprises.
• Strong executive presence and credibility in senior‑level commercial and strategic discussions.
• Ability to translate complex AI capabilities into clear, outcome‑based business cases.
• Experience managing long, multi‑layered enterprise buying cycles.
• Collaborative approach with experience working across cross‑functional, matrixed teams.

Strategic mindset, learning agility, and ongoing interest in enterprise AI trends and responsible adoption.