Business Development Exectutive
About the company
SINBOR was established over 55 years ago. We are looking for a few Sales & Business Development Executives.
Your tasks
Sinbor is seeking motivated sales professionals to grow our customer base and promote our range of high-quality marble and other building materials in Singapore. We welcome applications from both junior candidates with strong relationship-building potential and experienced senior professionals with established industry connections and product expertise. The level of appointment and responsibilities will be aligned with the successful candidate’s experience.
- NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
- Identify and develop new business opportunities within Singapore's marble, natural stone, interior design and construction sectors.
- Proactively approach and build relationships with interior designers, architects, property developers, contractors, quantity surveyors, contract managers, project managers and other relevant decision-makers.
- Identify upcoming and existing residential, commercial, hospitality and other projects where marble and other building materials may be required.
- Develop relationships with project stakeholders and increase awareness and consideration of the company's marble and other building material products.
- Build and maintain a strong pipeline of prospective customers and projects.
- Arrange client meetings, presentations, showroom visits and site visits where appropriate.
- Convert new prospects into active customers and develop opportunities for repeat business and referrals.
- PROJECT & PRODUCT SALES
- Understand customer and project requirements and recommend suitable products from the company's existing product range.
- Promote and sell high quality marble and building materials for residential, commercial and other project applications.
- Manage sales opportunities from initial enquiry through quotation, negotiation, closing and order coordination.
- Prepare accurate quotations using the company's established pricing structure for marble and other building materials and fabrication and dry-lay services.
- Ensure quotations accurately reflect required materials, dimensions, fabrication requirements and other relevant project specifications.
- Follow up consistently on quotations and outstanding opportunities.
- Negotiate with customers within established company pricing guidelines.
- Maintain accurate records of leads, quotations, opportunities and confirmed orders.
- NON-STANDARD MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
Where a customer requests a material or specification outside the company's standard product range, the Sales Manager will work with the Purchaser to identify an appropriate solution.
- Identify when a customer's requested marble, colour, pattern, size or specification is outside the standard product range.
- Clearly communicate the customer's material requirements and specifications to the Purchaser.
- Work with the Purchaser to understand available alternatives, costs and lead times.
- Use information provided by the Purchaser to prepare an appropriate customer quotation.
- Maintain ownership of the customer relationship and sales opportunity throughout the process.
- ORDER & DELIVERY COORDINATION
- Coordinate confirmed orders with relevant internal teams.
- Ensure customer requirements are accurately communicated to teams responsible for dry-lay, fabrication and fulfilment.
- Monitor order progress and delivery schedules.
- Keep customers informed of relevant updates.
- Identify and escalate potential issues that could affect delivery or customer satisfaction.
- Follow up after delivery to support customer satisfaction and identify opportunities for repeat business.
Success will be measured primarily by the ability to generate new business, build a strong pipeline of project opportunities, develop relationships with key industry stakeholders, convert opportunities into sales and maintain strong customer relationships through delivery and beyond.
Requirements
- Proven experience in sales, business development or project sales, preferably within marble, natural stone, building materials, interior finishes or a related industry.
- Strong track record of generating new business rather than relying solely on inbound enquiries or existing accounts.
- Established network within Singapore's interior design, architecture, property development, construction or related industries is highly advantageous.
- Existing relationships with owners, interior designers, architects, developers, contractors, quantity surveyors, contract managers or project managers will be strongly valued.
- Strong commercial and negotiation skills with the ability to convert opportunities into confirmed sales.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building and presentation skills.
- Strong follow-up, organization and pipeline-management abilities.
- Ability to work independently, take ownership of opportunities and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Good understanding of project-based sales and the ability to communicate product and material requirements clearly.
- Comfortable working with established pricing guidelines and fabrication costs.
JUNIOR SALES / BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT | 1–3 Years’ Experience
- 1–3 years of experience in sales, business development, account management or a customer-facing commercial role; B2B exposure is advantageous.
- Strong interpersonal communication, active listening and relationship-building skills, with confidence approaching new prospects.
- Demonstrated initiative in prospecting, following up on leads, arranging meetings and developing customer relationships.
- Enthusiasm for learning about marble, natural stone, building materials, project specifications and the construction / interior design ecosystem.
- Good organisation, responsiveness and discipline in managing leads, sales records and follow-up activities.
- Positive, proactive attitude, willingness to learn from feedback and ability to work collaboratively with senior colleagues and internal teams.
SENIOR SALES / BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT | 5+ Years Experience
- Proven record of generating new business and closing project-based or B2B sales, ideally in marble, natural stone, tiles, architectural surfaces, interior finishes or premium building materials.
- Established, active relationships with Singapore-based architects, interior designers, developers, main contractors, quantity surveyors, project managers or other project decision-makers.
- Strong product knowledge of marble and natural stone, including applications, material selection, sizes, finishes, fabrication considerations and relevant project specifications.
- Ability to independently identify projects, influence product specification, develop commercial opportunities, negotiate and close sales.
- Understanding of project sales cycles, stakeholder engagement, quotations, margins, pricing guidelines and order-delivery coordination.
- Ability to manage multiple opportunities and long sales cycles with minimal supervision; confident presentation and consultative selling skills.
- Experience with high-end residential, commercial or hospitality projects, cut-to-size stone, fabrication or tabletop applications is advantageous.