New Business Development Manager

About the role

A large Japanese-language media platform in Singapore, which serves the Japanese community through digital media, web content, social media and business-related services, is expanding its business portfolio. It is looking for a highly motivated professional to drive operational improvements and new business initiatives. The position is based in Central Singapore, Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

Key responsibilities

• Oversee project progress across editorial, web and social media production teams.
• Improve operational workflows and internal processes, and develop systems that improve service quality and delivery timelines.
• Lead cross-functional projects and identify areas for efficiency and business optimisation.
• Launch and grow new services and business initiatives beyond the media domain, including B2B services.
• Develop business plans, define KPIs and monitor performance; build and maintain relationships with local partners, vendors and stakeholders in Singapore.
• Collaborate with management on business expansion opportunities.

Required profile

• Experience in launching or developing new business initiatives.
• Experience in the digital media industry.
• Experience in accounting, finance, administration or back-office operations.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders and external partners.
• Preferred: project management experience.

Required skills

• Japanese (internal and external communication).
• Business-level English (internal and external communication).
• Strong ownership mindset, able to set goals independently and drive results.

What we offer

• Monthly salary of SGD 3,300 to 5,000, negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
• 10 days of annual leave, medical and hospitalization leave under the Singapore Employment Act.
• Half-day off every second Friday of the month and year-end holiday closure (typically 29 December to 3 January).