Business Development and Account Executive - #1163472

About the role

We are looking for a proactive and driven Business Development & Account Executive who can wear two hats: generating new business and managing existing client relationships. This is a high-visibility role with direct exposure to enterprise clients, cross-functional teams, and senior leadership.

You will help grow our client base while ensuring existing accounts receive excellent service and support — making this a great career launchpad if you want breadth and depth in your early career.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and reach out to potential clients and business partners through outbound prospecting

• Support lead generation, outreach campaigns, and sales pipeline management

• Coordinate sales meetings, product demonstrations, and follow-up communications

• Assist in preparing tailored proposals, pitch decks, and business presentations

• Conduct market research and competitor analysis to surface new opportunities

• Support day-to-day communication with existing clients and stakeholders

• Coordinate client onboarding, project timelines, meetings, and follow-ups

• Build and maintain positive, lasting client relationships

• Gather client feedback and surface opportunities to grow or strengthen accounts

• Maintain accurate CRM records and account activity logs

What We Are Looking For

• Diploma or Degree in Business, Communications, Marketing, HR, or related fields

• Fresh graduates are welcome — we build talent from the ground up

• Excellent spoken and written English — essential for client-facing work at all levels

• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and relationship-building skills

• Detail-oriented and organised — able to manage multiple client touchpoints simultaneously

• Proactive and self-driven, with a genuine interest in clients’ success

• Comfortable in a fast-paced startup with shifting priorities

• Prior internship in sales, customer service, account management, or consulting is a plus

• Familiarity with CRM or project coordination tools is advantageous

• Interest in SaaS, HR technology, or workforce development is a bonus

Compensation & Benefits

• Performance-based commission scheme linked to BD and account 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 MyCareersFuture.sg — Singapore’s national jobs portal — and have collaborated with UNESCO, the World Bank, and the Asian Development Bank on regional workforce research.

Trusted by government agencies, MNCs, and hundreds of companies across Singapore and Southeast Asia, JobKred is on the frontlines of HRTech and workforce transformation.

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