Title:  Manager/Senior Manager, International Business and Marketing

Job ID:  21886
Location: 

Aero - 507 Airport Road, SG

Description: 

Job Req ID: 21886 

Responsibilities

 

1. Strategic Business Development

  • Develop and execute international growth strategies aligned with Defence Aerospace objectives
  • Identify, assess, and pursue new business opportunities in global markets (e.g. Asia Pacific, Middle East, Africa)
  • Lead capture efforts for major defence aerospace programs, including MRO, systems integration, aircraft modification, and products.
  • Build and manage a strong sales pipeline with clear revenue targets and forecasting accuracy

 

2. Account & Stakeholder Management

  • Establish and maintain relationships with different stakeholders e.g. OEMs and business partners
  • Act as a senior interface with key clients and stakeholders, ensuring long-term partnership development
  • Represent ST Engineering in international defence exhibitions, trade shows, and industry forums.

 

3. Marketing & Positioning

  • Lead international marketing strategy, including brand positioning, digital campaigns, and thought leadership.
  • Develop value propositions tailored to regional defence requirements and procurement processes
  • Oversee market intelligence, competitor analysis, and customer insights to inform strategy.

 

4. Capture & Proposal Leadership

  • Direct bid and proposal activities for high-value international tenders
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams (engineering, operations, finance, legal) to deliver winning proposals
  • Lead commercial negotiations, contract structuring, and risk management.

 

5. Strategic Partnerships & Alliances

  • Identify and develop partnerships with OEMs, system integrators, and local industry players.
  • Structure joint ventures, teaming arrangements, and offset partnerships where required.
  • Support localization strategies in key international markets

 

Requirements

 

  • Proven track record in securing large-scale international contracts
  • Strategic thinking with strong commercial acumen
  • Excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills
  • Ability to navigate complex, multi-country regulatory environments.
  • Strong leadership and team-building capabilities
  • Cultural agility and experience working across diverse regions
  • Willingness to travel extensively (up to 50%)

 

Work location: 540 Airport Road