Business Development Executive/Manager - AI/Technology

About the role

Dada Consultants is an executive search firm focused on AI, high-tech and internet technology talent, with offices in Singapore and Malaysia. It helps leading AI, high-tech and internet companies build their teams in Singapore. This business development role wins clients: finding the right companies, reaching their founders and talent leaders, and closing search mandates. The consultant team delivers the search; you own and grow the relationship.

Key responsibilities

• Map AI, high-tech and internet technology companies entering or scaling in Singapore, and spot hiring needs early (funding, new offices, leadership moves)
• Reach founders, CEOs and heads of talent through LinkedIn, referrals, investors and industry events
• Run discovery calls, scope mandates and close commercial agreements
• Attend industry events and conferences, and help plan and run Dada's own events (talks, networking sessions, client gatherings)
• Build partnerships with VCs, government agencies and industry associations
• Grow signed accounts into new roles and teams

Required profile

• 1+ years in B2B sales or business development, ideally selling to tech companies (executive search, HR tech, SaaS or cloud)
• Experience generating leads and opening new accounts
• Interest in and basic understanding of the AI, high-tech or internet industry
• Confident reaching out to senior decision-makers and comfortable at networking events
• Fluent in English; proficiency in Mandarin is required, as the role involves Mandarin-speaking clients and Chinese-language business materials