Business Development Manager

RISE is a Leading Innovation Consulting Firm, based in SE Asia. With the mission to lift up 1% of GDP for SE Asia, RISE works with corporates and governments in the region to become more innovative in the faster future through our unique corporate accelerator, intrapreneur university, venture building services, and our experiential conference. Today, we are the largest corporate innovation accelerator in SE Asia with 20,000 trained and inspired c-level executives, 500+ regional corporate clients and 2,000+ startup alumni and counting. Join us to make an impact on many lives, organizations, and Southeast Asia!

Please note: This role requires full-time onsite work at our office at Gaysorn Tower.

We are looking for a sales-driven individual with a consultative approach — able to understand client needs and translate them into actionable solutions.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Own the sales pipeline – from prospecting to pitching to closing deals that directly align with RISE’s growth strategy.
• Identify and execute new business opportunities across our core offerings: Accelerator programs, Corporate Innovation, People Transformation, and beyond.
• Lead the charge in driving revenue-generating initiatives and partnerships.
• Dive into client needs and contribute ideas to craft strategic solutions that solve real business challenges.
• Negotiate and close high-impact deals with confidence and clarity.
• Build and maintain a strong network of industry partners and decision-makers .
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure smooth communication and alignment across all business development efforts.

Qualifications:

• 3–5+ years of experience in sales, account management, consulting, partnerships , or a similar client-facing role.
• A proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• A hunter mindset – self-motivated, driven, and thrives on winning new business.
• Full-cycle sales expertise: prospecting, pitching, negotiating, and closing.
• Strong business acumen with the ability to identify opportunities and craft solutions.
• Ability to navigate complexity and think strategically in fast-evolving environments.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Bonus: A passion for innovation, startups, or emerging tech .

Perks & Benefits

• Office in Gaysorn Tower, right in the heart of Bangkok
• Easy commute via BTS Chit Lom
• Group Life and health insurance coverage (after probation)
• Free snacks
• Monthly team activities and annual company retreats