Business Development Executive

Job Description The Business Development Executive supports the Business Development Manager in researching business opportunities, preparing client proposals and presentations, coordinating meetings, and following up on business development activities. This role is suitable for someone who is organised, analytical, and comfortable working with research, reports, presentation slides, and client information. Key Responsibilities Conduct market, industry, competitor, and prospective client research. Identify business opportunities, market trends, and potential areas for growth. Prepare research summaries, client profiles, competitor comparisons, and business reports. Support the preparation of proposals, pitch decks, presentation slides, capability statements, and other client materials. Ensure proposals and presentations are clear, accurate, professional, and properly formatted. Prepare meeting agendas, background information, and supporting documents. Attend meetings when required and record key discussions, decisions, action points, and deadlines. Prepare meeting minutes and follow up with the relevant parties on outstanding matters. Maintain accurate records of prospects, client contacts, proposals, and business opportunities. Update sales pipelines, activity trackers, and management reports. Coordinate with internal teams to gather information required for proposals and client requests. Support client follow-ups, networking activities, conferences, and business events. Use approved AI and digital tools to support research, drafting, data analysis, presentation preparation, and meeting documentation. Review and verify information produced by AI tools before it is used or shared. Handle client and company information with care and confidentiality. Carry out other adhoc duties assigned. Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, Finance, Communications, or a related field. At least three years of relevant experience in business development, sales support, market research, corporate services, business advisory, or a related role. Good research and analytical skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Able to prepare professional proposals, reports, presentations, and meeting minutes. Proficient in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel. Familiar with AI tools and digital productivity platforms. Good organisational and time-management skills. Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines. Detail-oriented, proactive, and willing to learn. Able to work independently and as part of a team. Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities. Preferred Skills Experience in preparing business proposals, pitch decks, market reports, or management presentations. Experience using CRM systems, research tools, or project management platforms. Experience in corporate services, company incorporation, compliance, or professional services would be an advantage. Good commercial awareness and understanding of the business development process. Proficiency in Mandarin would be an advantage