Manager, Business Development

apartmentSingapore University of Social Sciences placeBedok scheduleFull-time calendar_month6/5/26

Company description:

As Singapore's first institute for lifelong learning, the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS) champions inclusivity to bring education to all and ensure that they are given equal opportunities to develop to their fullest potential in our diverse learning environment.

We advocate for the same for our people. We believe everyone should have equal opportunities and develop to their fullest potential in their careers.

Embark on an exciting lifelong journey with us in making a positive difference in your career and serving our society.

For more information on Singapore University of Social Sciences, please visit www.suss.edu.sg

Job description:

About The Job

The Institute for Adult Learning (IAL), an autonomous institute of the Singapore University of Social Sciences (SUSS), is at the forefront of building capabilities and offering continuing professional development for an effective, innovative and responsive Training and Adult Education (TAE) sector.

We are looking for a Business Development Manager to support our Partnership & Market Development Division in expanding IAL's market presence and building high-impact enterprise partnerships. You will play a key role in driving business growth by identifying opportunities, developing strategic partnerships, and delivering solutions that meet enterprise and sectoral needs.

What You Will Be Doing

Drive business development and sales initiatives to grow IAL's enterprise portfolio
Build and manage relationships with corporate clients, partners, and ecosystem stakeholders
Identify new market opportunities and support go-to-market strategies
Lead consultative engagements with clients to understand needs and co-develop solutions
Work with internal teams to translate client needs into programmes and offerings
Grow and manage key accounts to ensure sustained partnerships and repeat engagements

Job Requirements

Bachelor degree with 5-10 years of relevant working experience.
Proven experience in business development, partnerships, or enterprise sales, with a strong track record of closing deals
Experience in the education, training, consulting, or related sectors is preferred.
Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to engage senior stakeholders
Demonstrated ability in consultative selling and solutioning
Effective negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities
Strong commercial acumen and understanding of market dynamics
Ability to work across teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

The successful appointee will be based in IAL Campus located at Lifelong Learning Institute next to Paya Lebar MRT station.

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