TechBiz Officer/Manager (TechBiz), SIMTech

Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR); Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A government research agency in Singapore seeks a Business Development Manager to analyze market trends and maintain relationships with manufacturing companies. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of B2B business development experience. Responsibilities include coordination with cross-functional teams, securing AI projects, and reporting on performance indicators.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of working experience in B2B business development.
• Experience as a Business Accounts Officer/Manager or in a collaborative business environment.
• Experience in manufacturing and AI solutioning is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Analyse market trends and technology benchmarking for business development.
• Build and maintain relationships with manufacturing companies.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for alignment of objectives.
• Secure innovation projects to deploy AI solutions.
• Prepare and present reports on key performance indicators.
• Update CRM software accurately for business analytics.
• Facilitate AIMfg events and visits.

Skills

B2B business development

Enterprise account management

Interpersonal communication

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or engineering-related field

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Analyse market trends and technology benchmarking to identify opportunities for business development.
• Build, foster and maintain collaborative relationships with manufacturing companies, ensuring their needs and expectations are met.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (i.e. Technical, PMO, SI, Technology Providers, end Users) to ensure seamless communication and alignment of business objectives and deliverables.
• Collaborate with Tech and PMO and companies to secure innovation projects to deploy AI solution to local companies.
• Adopt business process, prepare and present regular reports on key performance indicators and engagement progress for senior management.
• Prompt and accurate updating of CRM software for business analytics.
• Lead, support and facilitate AIMfg events and visits.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, or engineering-related field.
• Minimum 3 years of working experience in B2B business development and enterprise account management.
• Experience as a Business Accounts Officer/Manager or similar role in collaborative business environment would be a plus.
• Experience in the manufacturing & AI solutioning with industry would be a bonus.
• Ability to develop and facilitate R&D translation and commercialisation plans for industry deployment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills to drive business initiatives and overcome challenges.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team and independently as needed.
• Positive and growth mindset and a strong team player