Business Development Manager

BABA MINIMART PTE. LTD.Singaporemycareersfuturepublished 09/23/2026
Must-have:E-Commerce

Key Responsibilities

  1. Business Development
  • Identify and develop new business opportunities within the retail market.
  • Research market trends, customer needs, competitors, and emerging retail opportunities.
  • Develop and implement business development strategies to achieve revenue and growth objectives.
  • Identify potential retail outlets, distributors, dealers, corporate customers, and strategic partners.
  • Develop new sales channels, including physical retail, wholesale, distribution, and online/e-commerce channels.
  1. Sales & Revenue Growth
  • Develop and manage a sales pipeline to achieve agreed sales targets.
  • Prepare sales proposals, quotations, commercial presentations, and business plans.
  • Negotiate commercial terms, pricing, contracts, and agreements with customers and business partners.
  • Monitor sales performance and take appropriate actions to achieve business targets.
  • Explore opportunities to increase sales through new products, promotions, cross-selling, and expansion into new markets.
  1. Customer & Relationship Management
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, retailers, distributors, and business partners.
  • Understand customer requirements and provide appropriate products and business solutions.
  • Conduct regular customer meetings and follow up on business opportunities.
  • Handle customer feedback and coordinate with internal teams to resolve commercial issues.
  • Develop long-term relationships that support repeat business and customer retention.
  1. Retail Market Development
  • Identify potential retail locations and opportunities for market expansion.
  • Support the opening and development of new retail accounts or outlets.
  • Monitor competitor activities, pricing, promotions, product offerings, and market positioning.
  • Recommend new products and services based on market demand and customer feedback.
  • Work closely with the retail and operations teams to improve sales performance.
  1. Partnerships & Strategic Alliances
  • Identify and establish relationships with potential distributors, suppliers, retailers, franchise partners, and other strategic business partners.
  • Develop partnership proposals and negotiate mutually beneficial commercial arrangements.
  • Manage existing strategic partnerships and identify opportunities for further business growth.
  1. Business Planning & Reporting
  • Prepare regular sales forecasts, business development reports, and management updates.
  • Maintain accurate records of leads, opportunities, customer activities, and sales pipelines.
  • Analyse sales and market data to identify growth opportunities.
  • Prepare annual and quarterly business development plans.
  • Track performance against agreed KPIs and business objectives.
  1. Internal Coordination
  • Work closely with sales, marketing, operations, finance, procurement, and management teams.
  • Coordinate product launches, promotions, marketing campaigns, and customer initiatives.
  • Provide market feedback to management to support product and business strategy.
  • Ensure that customer commitments are properly communicated and followed through internally.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or Diploma in Business Administration, Marketing, Retail Management, Sales, or a related field .
  • 3–7 years of relevant experience in business development, sales, account management, or retail.
  • Experience in the retail, distribution, FMCG, consumer products, or related industries will be an advantage.
  • Proven ability to develop new customers and generate business opportunities.
  • Strong negotiation, communication, presentation, and relationship-management skills.
  • Commercially driven with a strong understanding of sales and profitability.
  • Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with internal teams.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM/business development tools.
  • Willingness to travel for customer meetings, retail visits, trade shows, and business development activities when required.