Business Development Executive/Senior Executive - Geylang

Job Description

This is a high-impact role suited for someone with a strong commercial mindset, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple growth-focused initiatives simultaneously.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with prospective franchisees, addressing queries, providing detailed information, and nurturing leads through the decision-making process.
• Present the franchise offering confidently and persuasively across meetings, calls, and written communication.
• Support the negotiation and closure of franchise agreements, ensuring alignment with the group’s strategic objectives.

• Identify and evaluate suitable sites for new business locations in collaboration with internal operations and real estate teams.
• Conduct initial site assessments, coordinate site visits, and liaise with landlords, agents, or developers.
• Provide recommendations on site suitability based on operational, commercial, and regulatory criteria.

• Assist in the preparation of business proposals, grant applications, and tender submissions to support various revenue channels.
• Conduct research, gather data, and contribute to the writing and packaging of proposals in a compelling and professional manner.

• Maintain and update records of prospects, leads, and opportunities in the business development pipeline.
• Monitor market trends and identify new opportunities for partnerships, expansion, and revenue diversification.
• Support cross-functional collaboration across departments to ensure alignment and successful execution of growth plans.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Real Estate, or a related field.
• 2–6 years of experience in business development, sales, franchising, or site acquisition.
• Experience in franchising, retail expansion, or multi-location operations is a strong advantage.
• Proven ability to build relationships, manage leads, and close deals

• Strong interpersonal, presentation, and negotiation skills.
• Highly organised, with strong project management and follow-through abilities.
• Commercially savvy with an understanding of franchise operations and business models.
• Confident communicator, able to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Comfortable working independently and proactively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficient in MS Office and CRM tools; familiarity with property sourcing platforms is a plus.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including occasional weekends or evenings, to accommodate prospective client schedules.