Business Development Specialist

Business Development Specialist

Location: Singapore

Employment Type: Full-Time

We are looking for a driven and commercially minded Business Development Specialist to grow our business by developing new customer relationships, identifying project opportunities, and expanding our presence within the commercial interior and building materials industry.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys meeting people, building relationships, developing new accounts, and turning opportunities into actual projects and sales.

Key Responsibilities

* Build and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing customers.

* Actively prospect for new projects, leads and potential accounts through networking, market research, referrals and industry events.

* Present and promote the company’s products, solutions and capabilities to customers and project stakeholders.

* Follow projects from the initial specification and design stage through quotation, negotiation and order confirmation.

* Prepare quotations, proposals and relevant sales documentation.

* Maintain an active pipeline of projects and provide regular updates on opportunities, project status and expected sales.

* Monitor market developments, competitor activities and emerging opportunities.

* Attend industry events, exhibitions, networking sessions and customer meetings when required.

* Coordinate internally with the sales, operations and management teams to ensure customers receive responsive and professional support.

* Achieve agreed business development and sales targets.

What We Are Looking For

* Minimum Diploma in any discipline.

* Experience in business development, sales, account management or customer-facing roles is preferred.

* Candidates with experience in commercial interiors, flooring, carpets, furniture, building materials, architectural products or construction-related industries will have an advantage.

* Fresh graduates with the right attitude, confidence and willingness to learn may also be considered.

* Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

* Comfortable approaching new customers and developing relationships from the ground up.

* Confident in conducting presentations and communicating with architects, designers, contractors and corporate clients.

* Commercially aware with good negotiation and follow-up skills.

* Self-motivated, organised and able to manage multiple projects and opportunities simultaneously.

* Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with the wider team.

* Proficient in Microsoft Office and general sales reporting tools.

The Ideal Candidate

You are someone who does not simply wait for enquiries to arrive.

You enjoy finding opportunities, meeting new people, opening doors and developing relationships. You understand that successful business development requires persistence, consistent follow-up and the ability to build trust over time.

You should be comfortable working in a project-driven environment where an opportunity may begin with an architect or designer and eventually involve contractors, procurement teams and end users before becoming an order.

What We Offer

* Competitive basic salary

* Sales commission / performance incentives

* Transport or travel allowance where applicable

* Opportunity to work with an expanding international brand

* Exposure to major commercial and corporate projects

* Career progression as the business continues to grow

* Supportive environment with direct access to senior management