Business Development Executive cum Junior Personal Assistant
Full-time
Senior Executive
4 weeks ago
The incumbent is required to play a key role in fostering the company's growth by uncovering and securing new business prospects, nurturing relationsh..
The incumbent is required to play a key role in fostering the company's growth by uncovering and securing new business prospects, nurturing relationships with current clients, and supporting the overall sales strategy. This position involves a combination of prospecting, networking, negotiating, and closing deals to achieve or surpass sales targets and support the company’s long-term objectives.
Job Responsibilities:
Correspondence and Communication:
- Manage incoming and outgoing correspondence, including emails, letters, and phone calls, ensuring that messages are prioritized appropriately.
- Draft and prepare official correspondence, reports, and presentations as needed.
- Ensure clear and effective communication with all stakeholders.
Calendar Management and Administrative Support:
- Coordinate travel arrangements and accommodations for staff attending conferences, workshops, and events.
Meeting and Event Coordination:
- Organize and coordinate meetings, workshops, and events, including venue bookings, catering, and logistics.
- Prepare meeting agendas, take minutes, and distribute them to relevant stakeholders.
- Follow up on action items to ensure timely completion.
Confidentiality and Data Management:
- Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion, maintaining confidentiality at all times.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records, databases, and filing systems in both electronic and hard copy formats.
Business Development:
- Identify and qualify new leads through various methods, including cold calling, email marketing, and attending industry events.
- Develop and implement effective sales strategies to convert leads into customers.
- Prepare and deliver compelling presentations and proposals that highlight the value of our products and services.
- Negotiate contracts and pricing with clients to ensure profitability.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships to ensure satisfaction and retention.
- Conduct market research to stay current on industry trends and identify new business opportunities.
- Prepare and deliver sales reports and presentations.
- Collaborate with other departments, such as marketing and product development, to ensure a seamless customer experience.
Ad-hoc Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide assistance to the Director as needed, without limitations to working days or hours.
- Be available to travel on short notice.
- Attend to overseas clients and associates when required.
Job Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent; additional qualifications in office administration or related fields are advantageous.
- Proven experience as a personal assistant, executive assistant, or in a similar administrative role.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and work under pressure.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills, with attention to detail.
- Proficient in using office software, including word processing, spreadsheets, and presentation applications.
- Discretion and the ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Flexibility and adaptability to manage multiple tasks and shifting priorities.
- Willingness to travel around SIngapore on short notice, with travel requirements of up to 30% of the time.
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