Business Development Executive

Job Summary You will lead B2B business development and sales initiatives, building partnerships with schools, corporate clients, and institutional collaborators. Support retail sales through marketing events and client consultations to accelerate business expansion. Responsibilities - Identify and engage potential B2B clients including local and international schools, corporate entities, community partners, and educational organizations to expand market reach - Develop customized business proposals, tender submissions, and sales presentations to effectively pitch educational solutions to institutional decision-makers - Manage the full sales cycle from lead qualification through contract negotiation to closing deals - Build and maintain strong relationships with existing institutional partners to ensure account retention and generate referral opportunities - Collaborate with the Managing Director to identify emerging market niches and implement target-driven growth strategies - Maintain organized records of prospective accounts, outreach activities, and sales pipeline status to ensure accurate tracking - Provide regular updates on pipeline progress, market feedback, and revenue forecasts to senior leadership - Achieve agreed B2B sales targets and key performance milestones to drive business growth - Support retail sales initiatives including marketing events, roadshows, and parent/client consultations during campaign periods - Demonstrate flexibility to travel locally for client meetings, presentations, and events, including occasional weekend roadshows with time-off in lieu Required competencies and certifications - Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Marketing, Management, Communications, or related discipline - Proven experience in B2B sales, corporate account management, or business development - Proficient consultative selling, presentation, and negotiation skills to secure and grow client accounts - Strong written and verbal communication skills in English to engage diverse stakeholders effectively - Self-motivated with the ability to work independently under minimal supervision - Basic proficiency in presentation software (e.g., PowerPoint, Google Slides) and CRM systems to support sales activities - Willingness to travel locally and support occasional weekend events to meet client and business needs Preferred competencies and qualifications - Experience in the education, training, coaching, or EdTech industry in Singapore is advantageous - Bilingual proficiency is an added advantage for liaising with diverse partners Other Information Benefits - Competitive base salary or hourly rate with performance-based sales commission - Flexible work hours for part-time arrangements - Direct mentorship and exposure to senior leadership - Medical coverage and leave entitlements pro-rated for part-time staff per MOM guidelines - Employee discounts on company coaching and academic programs Work Schedule & Arrangements - Full-Time: Standard 5-day work week including event coverage with time-off in lieu - Part-Time: Flexible commitment (minimum 2–3 days per week or agreed regular hours), ideal for experienced sales professionals or working parents