Business Development Manager (Regional Growth & Strategic Partnerships)
Location: Singapore
Travel: Regional Travel Required
Reports to: Chief Operating Officer (COO)
About the Company
Established in 1981, ETHOZ Group Ltd is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Tan Chong International. Leveraging the strengths of Tan Chong International as a major automotive, property and distribution company with operations in 11 markets, ETHOZ Group Ltd was incorporated.
About the Role
We are seeking a highly motivated Business Development Manager to support our growth ambitions across Singapore and regional markets. This role offers a unique opportunity to work closely with senior leadership to identify new business opportunities, develop strategic partnerships, and support market expansion initiatives.
As a key member of the team, you will play an active role in evaluating new ventures, conducting market research, building stakeholder relationships, and driving commercial growth initiatives. You will gain exposure to regional markets and work directly with the COO on strategic business development projects.
What You'll Be Doing
Business Growth & Market Expansion
- Identify, evaluate, and pursue new business opportunities in Singapore and overseas markets.
- Conduct market assessments, competitive analysis, and feasibility studies to support expansion plans.
- Explore new revenue streams, strategic investments, and partnership opportunities.
- Support the launch and setup of new business ventures and growth initiatives.
Strategic Partnerships & Stakeholder Management
- Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, business partners, industry stakeholders, and prospective customers.
- Support partnership discussions, commercial negotiations, and collaboration opportunities.
- Represent the company professionally at industry events, networking sessions, and business meetings.
Market Intelligence & Commercial Insights
- Monitor market trends, industry developments, customer needs, and competitor activities.
- Translate market intelligence into actionable recommendations for management.
- Prepare business cases, reports, proposals, presentations, and strategic updates for leadership review.
Project Coordination & Executive Support
- Work closely with the COO on business development initiatives and strategic projects.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely execution of key initiatives.
- Support cross-functional teams in evaluating and implementing growth opportunities.
What We're Looking For
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
- Fresh graduates with strong commercial acumen and a passion for business development are encouraged to apply.
- Candidates with 2–4 years of experience in business development, corporate strategy, partnerships, consulting, or related fields will have an advantage.
Required Skills
- Strong business and commercial mindset.
- Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills.
- Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities.
- Effective presentation and communication skills.
- Self-driven, proactive, resourceful, and adaptable.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.
- Comfortable working across cultures and engaging stakeholders at all levels.
Preferred Skills
- Experience in regional business development.
- Familiarity with market intelligence and commercial insights.
Why Join Us
- Opportunity to work directly with senior leadership
- Exposure to regional business development and market expansion projects
- Diverse role covering strategy, partnerships, market intelligence and new venture development
- Dynamic environment with opportunities for career growth and development
- Regional travel opportunities and international business exposure.
Ready to help shape our next phase of growth We'd love to hear from you.
