Business Development Executive – Social Selling | B2B Events Industry
Business Development Executive – Social Selling | B2B Events Industry
Location: Central Singapore | Office-Based
Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm
Salary: SGD 3,000 Monthly Basic + Uncapped Commission (Realistic OTE: SGD 2,500 - 3,500 Per Month Commission)
Top Performers: SGD 80,000+
Languages: Mandarin or Cantonese desirable
Progression: Business Development Manager → Event Director
Start Date: Early January
Turn Conversations Into Commercial Opportunities
Business Show Media is expanding its Singapore operation and is looking for a confident, commercially minded Business Development Executive to join our growing team.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who understands modern social selling, enjoys building professional relationships online and is motivated by generating new business opportunities.
You'll be responsible for identifying prospective exhibitors and sponsors, engaging decision-makers and developing a strong pipeline through LinkedIn, email and other digital channels.
Mandarin or Cantonese language skills would be advantageous when engaging with businesses across Asian markets, but not essential.
About Business Show Media
Business Show Media produces some of the world's largest and fastest-growing business exhibitions, connecting entrepreneurs, SMEs and senior decision-makers with the tools, networks and opportunities they need to grow.
With an international portfolio spanning Europe, North America, Asia and Australia, we continue to expand our global presence.
Joining our Singapore team offers the opportunity to contribute to an established international business during an exciting period of growth.
What You'll Be Doing
Researching and identifying prospective exhibitors and sponsors
Generating new business opportunities through LinkedIn and social selling
Creating personalised outreach campaigns and engaging messages
Building relationships with founders, business owners and senior decision-makers
Using digital channels to initiate commercial conversations
Identifying businesses that could benefit from exhibiting or sponsoring
Qualifying prospects and developing opportunities
Managing and maintaining a healthy sales pipeline
Following up with prospective clients and nurturing relationships
Maintaining accurate CRM records
Working towards individual lead generation and revenue targets
Collaborating with the wider international sales team
Who We're Looking For
Experience in business development, social selling, lead generation or B2B sales is advantageous
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Confidence using LinkedIn and digital prospecting tools
Strong relationship-building and networking abilities
Commercially curious with an interest in business
Organised, proactive and comfortable working towards targets
A motivated individual who enjoys taking ownership
Mandarin or Cantonese language skills desirable
Legally authorised to work in Singapore
What We Offer
SGD 3,000 monthly basic salary
Uncapped commission opportunity (rough OTE: SGD 3,000 per month)
Realistic Year 1 OTE of SGD 60,000 – 72,000
Top performers earning SGD 85,000+
Ongoing training and professional development
Clear progression into senior business development positions
Exposure to international markets and major business exhibitions
Opportunities to develop digital sales and social-selling skills
Team incentives and performance rewards
A collaborative and ambitious working environment
Where Can This Take You?
Business Development Executive → Senior Business Development Executive → Business Development Manager → Event Director.
If you're confident building relationships, understand the value of social selling and want to develop a successful career within an international events business, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and take the next step in your business development career.