Business Development Executive - #1163465

About the role

We are looking for a motivated Business Development Executive to support our sales and growth efforts. This is a hands-on role where you will help identify new opportunities, engage prospective clients, and support our end-to-end sales process — from first contact to signed deal. You will get direct exposure to enterprise sales cycles, B2B client conversations, and the fast-moving world of SaaS. If you love talking to people, are curious about business, and want to make a real commercial impact, this role is for you.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and reach out to potential clients through outbound prospecting, LinkedIn, and networking events

• Support lead generation, pipeline management, and CRM maintenance

• Coordinate and participate in sales meetings, product demos, and client presentations

• Assist in preparing proposals, pitch decks, and customised sales materials

• Conduct market and competitor research to surface new business opportunities

• Build and nurture relationships with prospective clients and industry partners

• Collaborate with marketing, product, and leadership teams on growth initiatives

• Track and report on sales activities, pipeline, and progress

What We Are Looking For

• Diploma or Degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, or a related field

• Fresh graduates are welcome — we invest in developing talent from the ground up

• Excellent spoken and written English — essential for client-facing communication

• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and presentation skills

• Self-starter with initiative, curiosity, and a positive, resilient attitude

• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced startup environment

• Prior internship or experience in sales, BD, customer service, or consulting is a plus

• Familiarity with CRM tools is advantageous

• Interest in SaaS, HR technology, or the future of work is a bonus

Compensation & Benefits

• Performance-based commission scheme linked to BD growth outcomes

• Flexible work-from-home arrangement

• Additional leave days above statutory entitlement

About JobKred

JobKred is Singapore’s leading AI-powered skills intelligence platform, helping organisations build future-ready workforces through intelligent, customised skills roadmaps and proficiency validations. We power the intelligence behind MyCareersFuture.sg — Singapore’s national jobs portal — and have partnered with UNESCO, the World Bank, and the Asian Development Bank on labour market research across Asia.

Trusted by government agencies, MNCs, and hundreds of companies across Singapore and Southeast Asia, JobKred is at the forefront of HRTech innovation in the region.

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