Business Development Executive

Elliot & Co. is one of Singapore & Malaysia's fastest-growing communications agencies impacting many of the best disruptors and forerunners in Southeast Asia - startups & SMEs. At Elliot & Co., we are confident that we do things a little differently focusing on efficiency. We genuinely live and breathe constant innovation, and out-of-the-box thinking, all with a healthy dose of humour. You have the unique opportunity to be part of a young, vibrant, and growing team that is hell-bent on changing the Public Relations scene. You will be at the forefront of this incredible time for Elliot & Co., elevating the growth of both Elliot and our clients.

The type of people we are looking for

• Resilient Challenger: Having a burning desire to challenge the norm and be able to withstand or recover from push backs or setbacks respectively.
• Enthusiastic team player: Ability to work with cross-functional teams, inspiring and motivating others towards achieving shared goals.
• Bold Executor: Willingness to take risks, learn from failures and put ideas to practicality.
• Efficient Problem-Solver: Seamlessly resolves complex challenges amidst ambiguity and limited resources.
• Limitless Opportunist: Taking advantage of opportunities as and when they arise.

About The Role

We are looking for a partnerships superstar who can manage our fast-growing client base. If you enjoy meeting business owners and chasing sales targets, this could be a suitable role for you! We also expect a strong self-starter who can work in a highly collaborative and team-oriented environment.

You will be at the forefront of this incredible time for Elliot & Co., elevating Elliot's and our client's growth. If successful, you will shadow our Partnerships Manager, before running the ground.

Responsibilities

1. Revenue Generation
   1. Developing sales goals for the team and ensuring they are met
   2. Development of new accounts to achieve revenue targets for the company and division
2. Lead Qualification & Generation
   1. Researching organisations and individuals online to identify new leads and potential new markets
   2. Researching the needs of other companies and learning who makes decisions about purchasing
   3. Contacting potential clients via email or phone to establish rapport and set up meetings
3. Nurturing Prospects
   1. Establishing and maintaining good business relationships with stakeholders to influence and achieve business goals
   2. Attending conferences, meetings, and industry events
   3. Developing proposals through PowerPoint presentations and sales displays
   4. Contacting clients to inform them about new developments in the company’s products
4. Closing Leads
   1. Preparation of service agreements for clients, ensuring detail and accuracy
   2. Facilitation of client payment through administration & handover toward the PR team
5. Reporting/Networking
   1. Attending conferences, meetings, and industry events
   2. Developing monthly marketing reports regarding sales performance and business analysis

Relevant Experience

• 2 or more years of experience in sales and business development-related roles
• Familiarity with the sales landscape in Singapore, ideally for SMEs & start-ups
• Degree/Diploma in Business, Marketing, Mass Comm or equivalent