Vice President, Business Development & Operations

BIG SAILING INTERNATIONAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading maritime services company in Singapore is looking for an experienced business development leader to drive growth and oversee operations. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and over 10 years of experience in business development or management. Key responsibilities include developing strategies, managing teams, and building partnerships. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership and problem-solving skills, aiming to enhance profitability and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in business development, operations, or general management.
• Proven track record in driving revenue growth and operational excellence.
• Experience managing multi-functional teams and scaling operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the company’s business growth strategy.
• Oversee end-to-end operations for operational efficiency.
• Develop and execute go-to-market strategies.
• Manage cross-functional teams to deliver results.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships.
• Monitor business performance and implement improvements.
• Support senior leadership in strategic planning.
• Ensure operational compliance and risk management.

Skills

Business development

Operations management

Leadership

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Strategic planning

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, Finance, or a related field

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and drive the company’s business growth strategy, identifying new market opportunities, partnerships, and revenue streams.

• Oversee end-to-end operations, ensuring operational efficiency, scalability, and alignment with business objectives.

• Develop and execute go-to-market strategies, including pricing, partnerships, and channel expansion.

• Manage cross-functional teams across business development, operations, and key support functions to deliver results.

• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with key clients, vendors, and stakeholders.

• Monitor business performance, define KPIs, and implement data-driven improvements to enhance profitability and efficiency.

• Support senior leadership in strategic planning, budgeting, and long-term growth initiatives.

• Ensure operational compliance, risk management, and process optimization across business units.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Business, Management, Finance, or a related field.

• 10+ years of experience in business development, operations, or general management, preferably in fast-growing or multi-business environments.

• Proven track record in driving revenue growth, operational excellence, and cross-functional execution.

• Strong leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder management capabilities.

• Strategic mindset with hands‑on execution ability and strong problem‑solving skills.

• Experience managing multi‑functional teams and scaling operations is highly preferred.