Business Development Manager

Key Responsibilities

1. Corporate Strategy & Business Development

• Develop and implement business development strategies in alignment with the Company's long-term corporate objectives and growth priorities.
• Identify and evaluate potential business opportunities, emerging markets and strategic initiatives to support business diversification and expansion.
• Conduct feasibility assessments and preliminary evaluations of proposed business ventures, partnerships and commercial projects.
• Analyse industry developments, economic conditions and competitive landscapes to identify strategic growth opportunities.
• Formulate recommendations and present strategic business proposals to senior management for consideration.
• Monitor the implementation and effectiveness of business development initiatives against established corporate objectives.

1. Strategic Partnerships & Stakeholder Management

• Establish, develop and maintain strategic relationships with corporate partners, institutional stakeholders, industry associations and external business networks.
• Identify potential collaboration opportunities that align with the Company's business interests and strategic direction.
• Facilitate discussions and engagements with external stakeholders to explore mutually beneficial business arrangements.
• Coordinate partnership development activities, including preliminary negotiations, proposal evaluations and commercial discussions.
• Maintain effective stakeholder relationships to strengthen the Company's corporate network and business positioning.
• Represent the Company in strategic meetings, industry engagements and corporate networking activities.

1. Market Intelligence & Industry Research

• Conduct comprehensive market research and industry analysis to evaluate market conditions, emerging trends and potential areas of business development.
• Assess competitor strategies, industry benchmarks and market positioning to identify opportunities for differentiation.
• Analyse macroeconomic developments, regulatory changes and sector-specific trends that may influence the Company's business operations.
• Prepare market intelligence reports, strategic assessments and management briefings.
• Develop research-based recommendations to support corporate planning, investment considerations and business expansion strategies.

1. Project Development & Commercial Evaluation

• Oversee the preliminary development and assessment of strategic business initiatives and corporate projects.
• Evaluate proposed projects based on commercial viability, operational feasibility, resource requirements and potential business impact.
• Coordinate with relevant internal departments and external parties to facilitate project planning and implementation.
• Review project proposals, business cases and financial assessments to support management's decision-making process.
• Identify potential operational challenges, commercial risks and implementation considerations.
• Monitor project milestones and provide periodic progress updates to senior management.

1. Corporate Planning & Business Performance Analysis

• Support the development of annual business plans, strategic priorities and corporate development roadmaps.
• Analyse business performance indicators, operational developments and market opportunities to identify areas for improvement.
• Prepare management reports, business reviews, strategic presentations and performance updates.
• Evaluate the effectiveness of existing business initiatives and recommend adjustments where necessary.
• Work closely with management to translate corporate strategies into actionable business development initiatives.

1. Cross-functional Coordination & Corporate Initiatives

• Collaborate with internal departments to facilitate the execution of strategic business initiatives and corporate projects.
• Coordinate with finance, operations, legal and other relevant stakeholders on business proposals and partnership arrangements.
• Facilitate communication between internal and external stakeholders to ensure alignment of project objectives and deliverables.
• Support corporate restructuring, business transformation and organisational development initiatives where required.
• Undertake special projects and strategic assignments as directed by senior management.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Business Management, Economics, Finance or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in business development, corporate strategy, strategic partnerships or project development.
• Experience in conducting market research, commercial assessments and strategic business analysis.
• Strong understanding of corporate development, business planning and stakeholder management.
• Ability to evaluate business opportunities and develop structured recommendations for management.
• Strong analytical, strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects and coordinate multiple stakeholders.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint.