Business Developer

Your tasks

• Lead prospecting initiatives to identify new opportunities (30%) and expand business with existing customers (70%) across Singapore.
• Define account-specific strategies and market plans to actively promote selected AL solutions and drive long-term business growth.
• Serve as the primary professional and technical point of contact for complex customer inquiries, providing technical advice.
• Coordinate internally to develop highly competitive technical and economic proposals compliant with industry and company standards.
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to design mutually beneficial technical and commercial offers tailored to customer needs.
• Support comprehensive risk assessments, clarify project scopes, and provide critical technical inputs to deliver safe, reliable solutions.
• Lead commercial negotiations with customers to secure profitable agreements and maintain competitive market positioning.
• Partner with the Business Development Head on strategic problem-solving, resource allocation, and tendering budget activities.
• Oversee project budgets and maintain strong profitability for secured contracts by aligning closely with internal execution teams.
• Work closely with onsite operations and project personnel to proactively anticipate customer expectations and analyze competitor practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Science or Engineering (Process, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, or Chemistry preferred).
• At least 5 years of experience in industrial activities (such as operations or maintenance), project management, procurement, or construction management.
• Proven background in proposal engineering, or technical project management.
• Great financial acumen with the ability to build detailed cost estimates, manage tendering budgets, and interpret complex contract terms.
• Excellent negotiation and communication skills, with a proven capability to serve as an effective bridge between clients and engineering teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, build strong rapport with decision-makers, and travel across Singapore as required.

How to apply

We thank you for your interest in Air Liquide. Interested applicants are encouraged to send in a detailed resume, including reasons for leaving for past employment. Please be informed that only shortlisted candidates would be notified.