Job Description
Job Title:  Senior Business Development Executive / Assistant Business Development, Smart Sustainable Utilities
Req ID:  23241
Job Location Region:  North
Job Description: 

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Senior Business Development Executive / Assistant Business Development Manager to lead and grow our IoT business, across commercial projects in Singapore and Asia. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in product sales, B2B and / or tender bids in IoT, lighting and M&E projects, and operate with a product manager mindset.

Job Scope:

  • Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve revenue targets in Singapore and Asia.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, distributors, and partners.
  • Manage the product marketing and sales cycle from marketing, deal hunting till closing the sale.
  • Monitor market trends, Gebiz, competitor activities, and customers’ needs to identify new business opportunities.
  • Manage day-to-day sales fronting operations such as customer requests and quotations.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, planning, logistics and finance to ensure seamless execution.
  • Represent the company at trade shows and customer meetings as needed.
  • Prepare accurate sales forecasts and reports.
  • Handle and tracking warranty returns till replacement cycle is complete.

Requirements:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering fields. Diploma with relevant experience will be considered as well.
  • Experience:
    • Minimum 5 years in product and project sales, preferably in IoT / lighting / M&E / building industries.
    • Experience in handling suppliers & contractors and achieving sales targets.
    • Experience in product management is advantageous.
  • Skills & Knowledge:
    • Good understanding of lighting controls, M&E drawings, tender specifications and processes.
    • Good understanding of the building, lighting and M&E market, pricing dynamics, construction procurement processes and margin protection strategies.
    • Excellent and adaptive negotiation and communication skills, written and verbal.
    • Able to adapt to corporate processes and frameworks.
    • Proficiency in CRM tools, MS Office suite.
    • Knowledge of SAP systems is advantageous.
  • Personal Attributes:
    • Has good attitude to learn, collaborate and has the drive to market and sell.
    • Meticulous, tenacious and results oriented with a sense of ownership.
    • Highly adaptable and able to thrive in a competitive environment.