Business Development Assistant Manager Job brief

We are looking for an ambitious and energetic Assistant Business Development Manager to help us expand our clientele. You will be the front of the company and will have the dedication to create and apply an effective sales strategy. The goal is to drive sustainable financial growth through boosting sales and forging strong relationships with clients.

Business Development Assistant Manager Responsibilities

· Develop a growth strategy focused both on financial gain and customer satisfaction

· Conduct research to identify new markets and customer needs

· Arrange business meetings with prospective clients

· Promote the company’s products/services addressing or predicting clients’ objectives

· Prepare sales contracts ensuring adherence to law-established rules and guidelines

· Keep records of sales, revenue, invoices etc.

· Provide trustworthy feedback and after-sales support

· Build long-term relationships with new and existing customers

· Develop entry level staff into valuable salespeople

· Developing growth strategies and plans

· Managing and retaining relationships with existing clients

· Increasing client base

· Having an in-depth knowledge of business products and value proposition

· Writing business proposals

· Negotiating with stakeholders

· Identifying and mapping business strengths and customer needs

· Researching business opportunities and viable income streams

· Following industry trends locally and internationally

· Drafting and reviewing contracts

· Reporting on successes and areas needing improvements

· Contacting potential clients to establish rapport and arrange meetings.

· Planning and overseeing new marketing initiatives.

· Researching organizations and individuals to find new opportunities.

· Increasing the value of current customers while attracting new ones.

· Finding and developing new markets and improving sales.

· Attending conferences, meetings, and industry events.

· Developing quotes and proposals for clients.

· Developing goals for the development team and business growth and ensuring they are met.

· Training personnel and helping team members develop their skills.

Business Development Assistant Manager Requirements

· Proven working experience as a business development manager, sales executive or a

· relevant role

· Experience in sales, marketing or related fields.

· Strong communication skills and IT fluency.

· Ability to manage multi-task.

· Excellent organizational skills.

· Ability to flourish with minimal guidance, be proactive, and handle uncertainty.

· Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

· Comfortable using a computer for various tasks.

· Time management and planning skills

· The ability to work under pressure.

· Availability to work within opening hours (e.g. evenings, holidays, weekends).

Grounded in a talent-centric mindset, Maker Lab is a marketing agency designed to build decentralised technology-led agency teams, rooted in collaboration with clients from the ground up. Maker Lab’s cross-functional teams of multidisciplinary specialists are embedded into client teams across digital marketing competencies — from measurement & analytics to content production.

Talent Engagement / Community Manager 

Maker Lab has seen massive growth over the past year, and as we continue to scale the business across different markets and regions, we foresee even more growth.  As the Talent Engagement Manager / Community Manager, you will elevate our employees’ journeys with us.  The role will see you engage with our existing employees, channel their feedback to the business leads, partner with them in helping them achieve their goals, and create a relevant calendar of social events to bring them together.

The role doesn’t stop with our existing employees. We’ve had talent engage with us for opportunities, and this role will see you nurture those relationships and allow them to be at the forefront of opportunities as soon as they become available. 

In this role, you will partner with the larger Talent and HR team and work closely with the business teams to create meaningful opportunities and programmes for our current and future employees. 

Role:

• Develop the Maker Lab community/engagement strategy as aligned with the company’s mission and vision
• Lead the execution of the initiatives — from resource planning to performance analyses
• Deliver strategic and commercially viable business recommendations based on learnings
• Act as the primary point of contact for community engagement across all the markets we operate in
• Keep up to date with best practices and industry trends to identify opportunities for enhancing the Maker Lab talent community and experience, especially in the areas of health, wellness and wellbeing, travel, etc 
• Create a calendar of events that cater to different interests 
• Create compelling newsletters to attract aware candidates to apply and continue to be interested in the company and opportunities

You:

• 6+ years of experience in talent engagement, marketing or social media. Working in a media, marketing or advertising agency is a huge plus!
• A strategic thinker, an articulate communicator and a focused doer
• Marketer with a passion for employee journey and innovation
• Experience working with vendors, being the primary POC for vendor relationships 
• A passion for people enablement, travel, health and wellness/wellbeing
• Proven success in building networks and/or influencing communities
• Strong understanding of community-building theories and practices 

• Exceptional verbal and written English communication and presentation skills

Please note: due to the high volume of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted with a follow-up introduction email.  If you do not receive an email from Maker Lab, your application has been unsuccessful this time around. Look out for future roles! By submitting your application, you consent to the collection, use and disclosure of your data by the Maker Lab team for the purposes of your application. Where your application contains personal data of third parties, you confirm that you have obtained all necessary consents to provide the Maker Lab team with such personal data and that we may collect, use and/or disclose such data in accordance with the Personal Data Protection Act 2012.

Join our client's dynamic team as a Procurement Manager, based in the vibrant city of Singapore. In this crucial role, you will be responsible for supervising all procurement activities to ensure a seamless and cost-effective procurement process, while also maintaining a strong and resilient supply chain. Your leadership is vital in guiding a team of procurement professionals toward achieving strategic business objectives, with an emphasis on streamlining operations and cultivating positive supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Craft and implement a procurement strategy that is in line with our client's objectives and financial plans.
• Anticipate procurement needs, assess potential risks, and develop effective contingency plans.
• Select and oversee suppliers based on their quality, dependability, and value.
• Establish and cultivate relationships with key suppliers to secure favorable terms.
• Conduct thorough evaluations of suppliers to ensure compliance with contracts and service quality.
• Improve procurement processes to enhance efficiency and reduce lead times.
• Establish and enforce procurement standards, practices, and policies.
• Adhere to all relevant regulations and uphold ethical procurement practices.
• Manage procurement budgets in accordance with fiscal objectives.
• Drive cost reductions through strategic negotiations and optimizing contracts.
• Lead and develop the procurement team, fostering a culture of excellence and professional development.
• Collaborate with internal departments to align procurement strategies with their requirements.
• Engage in cross-functional collaboration to enhance the value of procurement.
• Assess risks in the supply chain and develop strategies to mitigate them.
• Stay informed about global market trends and industry shifts that impact procurement.
• Utilize data analysis to inform decision-making and improve procurement performance.
• Provide senior management with reports on procurement metrics, savings, and supplier performance.

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field (Master's degree preferred).
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in procurement management, with at least 10 years in a leadership position.
• Demonstrated success in implementing procurement strategies and achieving cost reductions.
• Extensive knowledge of best practices in procurement, supply chain management, and contract negotiations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data analysis abilities.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills.
• Proven leadership abilities with prior experience managing diverse teams in a dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in relevant procurement software and technology.

• Competitive monthly salary of 8,000 to 12,000 SGD.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within a leading organization.
• A collaborative and supportive work environment.
• Additional benefits will be discussed during the interview.
• Our client offers a highly competitive remuneration and benefits package to suitable candidate.

JOB PURPOSE:

Oversee and supervise the payroll and related functions for the organization in the Asia Pacific region. Ensuring pay is processed on time, accurately and in compliance with government regulations. Maintain and update pay history for Asia Pacific branches and generate month end and ad-hoc reports.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions including salaries, benefits, garnishments, taxes, and other deductions. Prepares and maintains accurate records and reports of payroll transactions.

JOB CONTENT (PRIMARY & SECONDARY FUNCTIONS):

Primary

1. Provide day-to-day leadership and oversees the daily workflow of the department.

2. Recruits, interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department.

3. Review staff performance and provides constructive and timely evaluations.

4. Implements, maintains, and reviews payroll processing systems to ensure timely and accurate processing of payroll transactions across Asia-Pacific Branches.

5. Ensures accurate and timely processing of payroll updates including new hires, terminations, and changes to pay rates.

6. Calculate overtime payments and other allowances for the regions.

7. Ensures compliance with government regulations, local payroll, wage, and hour laws and best practices.

Secondary

8. Facilitates audits by providing records and documentation to auditors.

9. Identifies and recommends updates to payroll processing software, systems, and procedures.

10. Provide other duties as and when required.

CREDENTIALS:

QUALIFICATIONS

· Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, Human Resources, or related field required.

EXPERIENCES

· At least 5 - 7 years of relevant work experience with 2 - 3 years in a managerial position.

COMPETENCIES

· Extensive knowledge of the payroll function including preparation, internal control, and payroll taxes.

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

· Knowledge of labour laws

· Good Communication & Interpersonal skills

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

· Proficient with payroll software, experience in using PeopleSoft is highly advantageous.