Business Development Director

Location: Singapore

Employment Type: Full-Time

Travel: Overseas travel required

We are looking for an experienced and highly motivated Business Development Director to join our growing team and drive the expansion of our business through strategic partnerships with overseas manufacturers, technology companies and product owners.

The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying suitable manufacturers and technologies, establishing business relationships, and bringing their products into the Singapore market through distribution, marketing, project opportunities and strategic collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

- Identify and approach overseas manufacturers and technology companies with products suitable for the Singapore market.

- Develop and maintain strong relationships with manufacturers, suppliers and strategic business partners.

- Evaluate new products, technologies and business opportunities for potential market entry.

- Negotiate and establish distribution, agency, marketing and strategic collaboration arrangements.

- Develop market-entry strategies and identify potential customers, projects and business partners in Singapore.

- Promote and market manufacturers' products to customers, contractors, developers, consultants and other relevant stakeholders.

- Coordinate with manufacturers and internal teams to develop product presentations, proposals and commercial opportunities.

- Attend overseas business meetings, factory visits, exhibitions and industry events.

- Monitor market trends, competitors and emerging technologies to identify new business opportunities.

- Develop and achieve business development targets and contribute to the company's overall growth strategy.

Requirements

- Minimum 10 years of relevant business development, sales, marketing or commercial experience.

- Strong network and experience in dealing with manufacturers, suppliers and technology companies, preferably from China and other Asian markets.

- Proven ability to develop new business opportunities and establish long-term commercial relationships.

- Strong negotiation, communication and presentation skills.

- Commercially driven with the ability to identify viable products and turn opportunities into business.

- Comfortable working independently and developing new markets from the ground up.

- Willingness and ability to travel overseas frequently for business meetings, factory visits and exhibitions.

- Proficiency in English is essential; Mandarin-speaking ability would be an advantage.

- Experience in engineering, construction, energy, renewable energy, electrical products, building materials, industrial products or related sectors will be advantageous.

What We Offer

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced business development professional to play a key role in building international manufacturer partnerships and bringing innovative products and technologies into Singapore and the region.

The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work directly with international manufacturers and develop new business opportunities across multiple industries.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV, including relevant experience, business development track record and expected salary.