Business Development Executive (Mid-Career Programme)

Programme Duration: 6 Months

Experience Level: Career switchers; previous experience in this function is not required.

Company Overview

Our client is an established organisation within the financial services industry, providing structured career development opportunities across business functions, relationship management and financial advisory.

The six-month programme supports mid-career professionals seeking to build on their existing experience while developing new skills in business development, sales and client engagement.

Role Overview

We are looking for motivated and personable professionals seeking a career transition to join as a Business Development Executive.

You will apply transferable skills from your previous work experience while supporting business growth initiatives, lead generation and relationship-building activities.

Months 1–3: Business Development Exposure

Gain practical experience in market research, prospect engagement, outreach activities and business opportunity identification.

Months 4–6: Sales & Financial Advisory Development

Participate in structured sales and financial advisory training to strengthen communication, understanding of client needs, presentation and relationship management skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify potential business opportunities and target audiences.
• Assist in prospecting and lead generation activities.
• Support outreach initiatives through digital channels, networking and direct engagement.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with prospective clients and business contacts.
• Assist in preparing business presentations, proposals and outreach materials.
• Track leads, follow-ups and engagement activities using relevant systems.
• Support business development campaigns, events and networking activities.
• Apply insights from previous roles to understand customer needs and contribute to business growth initiatives.
• Participate in structured professional development, sales and financial advisory training.

Requirements

• Prior professional experience in any industry, with an interest in transitioning into business development and exploring opportunities within financial services.
• Diploma or Degree in Business, Marketing, Management or a related discipline preferred. Candidates with other qualifications and relevant transferable skills are welcome to apply.
• Previous business development or sales experience is not required; a willingness to learn and apply new skills is essential.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Interest in business development, relationship management and commercial activities.
• Comfortable engaging with new people and building professional relationships.
• Self-motivated, proactive and results-oriented.
• Adaptable and willing to learn sales, prospecting and negotiation techniques.
• Willingness to complete the full six-month programme, including the sales and financial advisory development phase.

Career Development Opportunities

• Build on existing professional experience while developing practical business development skills.
• Gain exposure to lead generation, prospect engagement and business growth initiatives.
• Develop negotiation, networking and relationship management skills.
• Strengthen commercial awareness, presentation and business communication capabilities.
• Receive structured training to support a career transition.
• Potential consideration for a business development-related role after programme completion, subject to performance and business requirements.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

This is in partnership with the Employment and Employability Institute Pte Ltd (“e2i”). e2i is the empowering network for workers and employers seeking employment and employability solutions. e2i serves as a bridge between workers and employers, connecting with workers to offer job security through job-matching, career guidance and skills upgrading services, and partnering employers to address their manpower needs through recruitment, training, and job redesign solutions. e2i is a tripartite initiative of the National Trades Union Congress set up to support nation-wide manpower and skills upgrading initiatives. By applying for this role, you consent to recruitSG’s PDPA and e2i’s PDPA.