Job Description
Kick-start your career in business development with Skills Development Academy. We are seeking a motivated, results-oriented individual to join our dynamic Sales team in Singapore. If you are a fresh graduate with a passion for people, learning, and helping organizations grow through powerful training programs, this is your opportunity to build a client-facing career in a supportive, inclusive environment.
As a Business Development Executive, you will be the first point of contact for potential clients, helping to identify needs, present solutions, and drive productive conversations that lead to meaningful partnerships. You will learn to map client challenges to our training offerings, articulate measurable ROI, and craft tailored proposals that resonate with decision-makers. We provide comprehensive onboarding, ongoing coaching, and access to a network of mentors to accelerate your professional development.
What you will do day-to-day includes researching target industries, conducting outbound outreach, and nurturing relationships from first touch to close. You will work closely with Marketing and Service teams to ensure client success from onboarding through program delivery. This role offers exposure to a wide spectrum of industries and the opportunity to develop consultative selling and relationship-building skills applicable across the education and workforce development landscape.
We value curiosity, collaboration, and accountability. In return, you will enjoy a structured career path, competitive compensation, annual reviews, and a collaborative culture that celebrates invention and continuous improvement. If you are ready to shape a better future for individuals and organizations, apply today.
Responsibilities
- Identify and qualify new business opportunities by researching target industries and organizations.
- Execute outbound outreach (email, calls, social channels) to generate qualified leads and schedule meetings.
- Maintain and manage a healthy sales pipeline in our CRM, track activities and outcomes, and forecast accurately.
- Deliver tailored program recommendations and compelling proposals that address client needs and ROI.
- Collaborate with Marketing to produce effective collateral and presentation materials for client meetings.
- Present demonstrations and proposals, handling objections with a customer-centric approach.
- Support negotiations and help close deals in alignment with company policies and pricing.
- Monitor progress toward quarterly targets and provide regular reports to the Sales Manager.
Qualifications
- Recent graduate or entry-level candidate with strong communication and a proactive mindset.
- Excellent English verbal and written communication; additional languages are a plus.
- Interest in education, training, and workforce development.
- Strong interpersonal skills with a customer-first approach and a team-oriented attitude.
- Basic familiarity with CRM tools (e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot) and standard business software.
- Self-motivated, goal-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to learn, adapt, and grow within a dynamic sales environment.