Business Development Manager - Office Fit-Out & Workplace Solutions

About the role

An established interior fit-out and workplace solutions firm, represented by Nextbeat Singapore, is seeking a Business Development Manager to lead a newly created pioneer role in Singapore. It suits professionals from commercial office leasing, tenant representation or corporate real estate advisory who want to apply their client network and market knowledge on the project delivery side of the workplace industry.

Key responsibilities

• Identify and develop new office fit-out, renovation and workplace transformation opportunities, from lead generation and pitching through negotiation to closing.
• Capture office relocation and repositioning plans of Singapore-based corporates early, ahead of the tender process.
• Leverage existing relationships in the commercial office leasing ecosystem to generate fit-out opportunities at lease signing or renewal.
• Build and maintain referral networks with commercial real estate agencies, office leasing teams, tenant representatives, property and facility management firms, architects and consultants.
• Approach growth sectors such as logistics, healthcare/clinics and IT.
• Prepare proposals and market insights, using AI and digital tools.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of B2B sales or business development experience, with a proven record of new client acquisition and deal closure.
• Alternatively, a background in property/facility management, construction, interior fit-out or sales into logistics, healthcare or IT.
• Preferred: experience in commercial office leasing, tenant representation or corporate real estate advisory, and an established network of corporate occupiers, landlords, office leasing agents or tenant advisors in Singapore.
• Familiarity with the office relocation and lease renewal cycle.
• Self-driven, able to work independently on a pioneer role with no existing pipeline, and able to set own targets and build an execution plan.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Proficiency in Mandarin to liaise with Mandarin-speaking clients and stakeholders.