Business Consultant
About the company
New Golden Traders is looking for a driven Business Consultant to grow our gold and jewellery business in Singapore and overseas. This is a demanding, results-focused role for someone who can work independently, handle pressure and deliver measurable business outcomes under tight deadlines.
Your tasks
- Identify, develop and close new business opportunities with retail, corporate and trade clients in the gold and jewellery sector.
- Build and manage a strong pipeline of high-value clients, including jewellers, wholesalers, corporates and overseas trade partners.
- Prepare business plans, market studies, pricing strategies and sales forecasts for management review.
- Analyse gold price movements, market trends and competitor activity, and recommend clear actions to management.
- Negotiate commercial terms with suppliers, refiners, logistics providers and trade partners in Singapore and overseas.
- Prepare proposals, quotations, presentations and trade documents accurately and on time.
- Support customer due diligence and KYC documentation in line with the company AML/CFT policies.
- Review sales, margins and stock performance, and propose cost savings and process improvements.
- Plan and support new product launches, online sales channels, marketing campaigns and events.
- Represent the company at client meetings, trade exhibitions and industry events, locally and overseas.
- Handle multiple projects at the same time and meet strict monthly targets and deadlines.
- Report directly to the Directors with weekly performance updates and action plans.
Requirements
- Minimum 1 year of working experience in business development, sales, consulting, trading or a related field.
- A degree is not required. Candidates with strong practical experience and results are welcome to apply.
- Strong business sense, with the ability to read numbers, calculate margins and prepare simple financial reports.
- Excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills in English.
- Confident in meeting senior clients and closing deals independently.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint, or equivalent tools.
- Highly organised, detail-oriented and able to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
- Able to work extended and flexible hours, including evenings, weekends and public holidays when business needs require.
- Willing to travel overseas for business when required.
Preferred Requirements
- Knowledge of the gold, jewellery or precious metals industry.
- Experience with corporate clients, B2B sales or cross-border trade.
- Understanding of AML/CFT and KYC requirements for precious stones and precious metals dealers.
- Ability to speak additional languages to communicate with overseas clients and suppliers.
Other
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to complete a practical business case assessment as part of the selection process.