Job description
SG Story is expanding and is looking for a Business Development (BD) Executive to join the team.
This is a newly-created role at SG Story and the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the team with BD and special projects.
The ideal candidate should have 2 or more years’ relevant experience in project management, communications, or corporate marketing. He/she should be an independent self-starter, equipped with a good attitude and able to supervise service providers. He/she should also be able to organise the
various tasks and persons required in order to complete projects.
The position reports to a Director in SG Story and will support the director in the following areas:
Business Development
- Research and analysis on prospects/clients for projects and campaigns
- Prepare presentations and materials for use in the tender and/or pitch process
- Improve corporate marketing processes and materials
- Lead generation content campaign – work on content e.g. articles, case studies etc and manage marketing content channels such as website, social media and offline events
- Attend tender meetings and pitch briefings
- Attend networking events and meet-ups
Special projects
- Conduct research and identify strategies for market entry and business development
- Conceptualise the process and research required to evaluate a new business unit, product or service
- Support the creation, incubation process and period of the new business unit, product or service
- Develop the operational processes and budgets for the new business unit, product or service to become a separate entity
The successful candidate must also be willing to travel for work assignments as appropriate.
Desired skills and qualifications
- Diploma and above in Communications, Marketing, Business administration or related field
- Self-starter with good communication skills, both verbal and written along with ability to interpret abstract information
- Familiar with the use of using content and marketing platforms in lead generation campaigns
- Able to use platforms and software for presentations and design-related work
- Good presentation and writing skills in English
- Fluency in at least one other language(s) apart from English
Key abilities
- Medium-term strategic perspective for business development purposes
- Team-player
- Willingness to learn new skill-sets, competencies and tools
- Research and analysis
- Interact with prospects, clients, partners and vendors
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