Business Development Executive – Social Selling (B2B Events)

About the role

Business Show Media, which produces large business exhibitions across Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, is expanding its Singapore operation and is looking for a Business Development Executive. The role is office-based in Central Singapore, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:30pm, and focuses on social selling to generate new exhibitor and sponsor business.

Key responsibilities

• Research and identify prospective exhibitors and sponsors
• Generate new business opportunities through LinkedIn and social selling
• Create personalised outreach campaigns and engage decision-makers
• Build relationships with founders, business owners and senior executives
• Use digital channels to start commercial conversations and qualify prospects
• Maintain a healthy sales pipeline, follow up with prospects and nurture relationships
• Maintain accurate CRM records and work toward lead generation and revenue targets
• Collaborate with the wider international sales team

Required profile

• Experience in business development, social selling, lead generation or B2B sales is advantageous
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Confident with LinkedIn and digital prospecting tools
• Strong relationship-building and networking abilities
• Commercially curious, organised, proactive and able to own their work
• Legally authorised to work in Singapore; Mandarin or Cantonese is desirable

What we offer

• SGD 3,000 monthly basic salary plus uncapped commission (realistic OTE around SGD 3,000 per month)
• Ongoing training, professional development and clear progression to Business Development Manager and Event Director
• Exposure to international markets and major exhibitions, plus team incentives and performance rewards