Toa Payoh - Business Development Manager / Director (Education Sector)
FIRST KONNECTION PTE. LTD. Toa Payoh Full-time
We are a mission-driven EdTech company scaling up in Singapore — and we’re looking for a Hunter to lead partnerships in the education space.
As we grow across Singapore, we're looking for a driven Business Development professional with a strong hunter mindset — someone who opens doors and builds strategic partnerships that matter.
The Opportunity
This role is for experienced Business Development professionals passionate about the education sector.You’ll lead outreach and partnership-building efforts across Singapore’s education ecosystem.
Candidates with deeper experience may be considered for a Director-level appointment.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and grow new business opportunities in Singapore’s education sector
- Lead prospecting, cold outreach, lead generation, and pitching
- Build and manage partnerships with schools, institutions, and education organisations
- Achieve sales targets and key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Represent the company at education events and networking activities
- Collaborate with internal teams to tailor solutions to client needs
- Enjoys cold outreach and thrives on opening new doors
- Takes full ownership of the sales cycle — from first touch to close
- Moves fast, follows up relentlessly, and enjoys chasing targets
- Understands how decision-making works in education institutions
- 2 to 3 years of business development experience in the education sector
- Strong ability to initiate new partnerships and close deals independently
- Familiar with Singapore’s education landscape and stakeholder decision cycles
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel for sales tracking and reporting
- Experience with CRM tools such as Salesforce or HubSpot is an advantage
- Degree in Business, Marketing, Education, or related field preferred
- Work Arrangement: Hybrid
- Reporting Line: Reports to Director of Growth & Partnerships
- Be part of a mission-driven EdTech company
- Entrepreneurial and supportive team culture
- Opportunities for performance-based career growth
- Competitive salary and incentive structure
How to Apply
If you’re a proactive go-getter ready to make a difference in the education space, we’d love to hear from you — click "Apply Now" to join us.
EA Registration No.: R23111820 (Ben Chang)EA Licence No.: 22C1307 (First Konnection Pte. Ltd.)
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