Sales Executive

About our Company Headquartered in Shanghai, AIKIT Pte Ltd is a premier food technology company, revolutionizing the culinary landscape with our innovative, AI-driven smart kitchen network. Merging advanced machine learning algorithms with efficient supply chain management, we redefine the concept of convenience food and lead automated innovation in the food industry. Our brand, instaChef, is a leader in the food technology industry, innovating with AI-powered smart kitchens to transform how food is prepared and delivered. Our commitment to combining data-centric technology with compelling design makes us pioneers in the food tech space. Marrying technology and food together, we are dedicated to serving quick, traditional, and authentic food that will cater to the appetites of all ages and at a price that screams value. Job Overview We are seeking a Sales Executive Trainee who is a highly motivated strategic thinker to accelerate our commercial pipeline and adapt quickly in a fast-paced, AI-driven startup environment. The selected candidate will be responsible for expanding our franchisee network and hunting for strategic corporate partnerships to drive our growth across Singapore and Southeast Asia. To support our aggressive revenue and network scaling models, this attachment integrates the trainee directly into our commercial business development division, focusing on proactive lead generation via predictive data tools, B2B client acquisition, and learning the fundamentals of high-value contract negotiations and data-driven deal-structuring. Specific Responsibilities Proactively researching, identifying, and qualifying new franchisee networks and strategic corporate partnership opportunities utilizing AI-enabled market intelligence and demographic forecasting tools. Preparing, organizing, and presenting business development progress, expansion metrics, and data analytics reports to the manager. Managing and optimizing active partner relationships to maintain alignment with the company's long-term corporate objectives and automated fleet metrics. Negotiating commercial business terms and structural agreements with potential partners using algorithmic revenue projections to ensure mutual value. Working collaboratively with internal cross-functional units, including marketing, product, and operations, to support partnership deployment projects for our smart IoT-enabled systems. Technical Skills and Competencies Ability to identify, evaluate, and develop prospective franchise pipelines and strategic brand partnerships within the regional market using predictive location intelligence. Developing core B2B sales capabilities, professional communication techniques, and data-backed pitching frameworks to conduct strategic dialogues with external commercial entities. Gaining practical experience in contract deal structuring and commercial negotiations using automated sales analysis models to secure high-value brand agreements. Learning to coordinate partnership lifecycles and establish collaborative project workflows alongside internal product and operational business functions optimized by data analytics. Government Funding & Eligibility Notice: This position is supported by the Mid-Career Pathways Programme (MCPP). In accordance with the statutory eligibility and funding criteria set by the government framework to support mature mid-career jobseekers, applicants must be Singapore Citizens or Permanent Residents aged 40 and above to qualify for enrollment. If you are keen to join the AIKIT team but do not meet the criteria for this specific program, we highly encourage you to explore our other open job listings for regular full-time opportunities.