Business Development Manager / Executive

About the Role

We are looking for a driven and resourceful individual to join us as a Business Development Manager / Executive.

Reporting directly to the Deputy Chief Executive Officer (“DCEO”), you will support the planning, development and execution of the Company’s business plans, priorities and initiatives.

This is a broad-based role that provides exposure to different areas of the business. You will work across functions and with internal and external stakeholders to support and drive business development, growth and other strategic or corporate initiatives in accordance with the Company’s evolving business priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the DCEO in translating the Company’s business plans, priorities and initiatives into actionable plans and deliverables.
• Support and drive the planning, coordination and implementation of business development, growth and other strategic or corporate initiatives.
• Conduct research, analysis and feasibility assessments to identify and evaluate business opportunities and support management decision-making.
• Coordinate with internal departments and functions to facilitate the implementation of business plans and initiatives.
• Engage and liaise with external stakeholders, including business partners, service providers and vendors, where required.
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, deliverables and action items, and monitor initiatives through to completion.
• Identify implementation issues, dependencies and areas requiring management attention, and facilitate appropriate follow-up.
• Monitor and evaluate the progress and effectiveness of business initiatives and prepare regular updates for Management.
• Support business development, marketing, partnerships, transformation and other growth initiatives as required.
• Undertake other business development, strategic and corporate projects as may be assigned by the DCEO or CEO from time to time.

Requirements

• Degree or Honours Degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, Economics, Management or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years of relevant working experience, preferably in business development, project management, strategy or a related corporate function.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to research and evaluate new business opportunities and initiatives.
• Strong project-management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently.
• Good stakeholder-management and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively across different functions and with external parties.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Resourceful, adaptable and able to work independently in a dynamic environment where business priorities and assignments may evolve.
• Self-driven with a strong sense of ownership and ability to follow through on initiatives.

Appointment Level

The successful candidate will be appointed as either Business Development Manager or Business Development Executive, depending on the candidate’s experience, capabilities and suitability for the role.