The posting
Company Overview
Our client is an established organisation within the financial services industry, offering career opportunities in business development, client engagement and relationship management.
The organisation supports employees through practical experience, training and mentorship to develop their commercial knowledge and professional skills.
Role Overview
We are looking for a proactive and personable Business Development Executive to support lead generation, prospect engagement and business growth.
You will identify potential business opportunities, build professional relationships and coordinate outreach activities while working closely with internal teams to understand prospective clients’ needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct market research to identify prospective clients, target audiences and business opportunities.
- Generate leads through research, digital channels, referrals and networking.
- Conduct outreach activities and follow up with prospective clients.
- Understand prospective clients’ needs and coordinate discussions with relevant team members.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with prospective clients and business contacts.
- Prepare presentations, proposals and outreach materials with guidance.
- Maintain accurate records of leads, follow-ups and engagement activities using relevant systems.
- Support business development campaigns, events and networking initiatives.
- Track outreach results, monitor lead progression and prepare progress reports.
- Collaborate with internal teams to improve outreach approaches and support business objectives.
Requirements
- Diploma or Degree in Business, Marketing, Management or a related discipline preferred.
- Candidates without prior experience are welcome to apply.
- Interest in business development, client engagement and financial services.
- Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
- Comfortable engaging with new people and building professional relationships.
- Proactive, organised and willing to take ownership of assigned tasks.
- Resilient and receptive to feedback.
- Willingness to develop sales, presentation and negotiation skills.
- Able to manage follow-ups and maintain accurate records.
- Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace or CRM systems would be advantageous.
Career Development Opportunities
- Gain practical experience in prospecting, lead generation and business development.
- Develop presentation, networking and relationship management skills.
- Build commercial awareness and an understanding of customer needs.
- Receive training and mentorship to strengthen sales and client engagement capabilities.
- Explore career progression within the organisation, subject to performance, suitability and business requirements.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
This is in partnership with the Employment and Employability Institute Pte Ltd (“e2i”). e2i is the empowering network for workers and employers seeking employment and employability solutions. e2i serves as a bridge between workers and employers, connecting with workers to offer job security through job-matching, career guidance and skills upgrading services, and partnering employers to address their manpower needs through recruitment, training, and job redesign solutions. e2i is a tripartite initiative of the National Trades Union Congress set up to support nation-wide manpower and skills upgrading initiatives. By applying for this role, you consent to recruitSG’s PDPA and e2i’s PDPA.



