Business Development Executive (Graduate Development Programme)

Programme Duration: 6 Months

Experience Level: Entry Level

Company Overview

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

The six-month programme combines hands-on assignments with professional training to help participants develop commercial awareness, communication skills and an understanding of business growth.

Role Overview

We are looking for motivated graduates and early-career candidates to join as a Business Development Executive under our Graduate Development Programme.

Participants will support lead generation, prospect engagement and relationship-building activities while learning how to identify business opportunities and communicate effectively with prospective clients.

Months 1–3: Business Development Exposure

Develop foundational skills through market research, lead generation, outreach activities and business opportunity identification.

Months 4–6: Sales and Financial Advisory Development

Participate in structured sales and financial advisory training, with a focus on client engagement, presentation, relationship management and sales techniques.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct market research to identify prospective clients, target audiences and business opportunities.
• Assist in prospecting and lead generation through research, digital channels and networking.
• Support outreach activities and follow up with prospective clients under guidance.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with prospective clients and business contacts.
• Assist in preparing presentations, proposals and outreach materials.
• Maintain accurate records of leads, follow-ups and engagement activities using relevant systems.
• Support business development campaigns, events and networking initiatives.
• Track outreach results and prepare basic progress reports.
• Participate in structured sales and financial advisory training.
• Complete programme assignments and apply feedback to strengthen professional skills.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Business, Marketing, Management or a related discipline preferred.
• Candidates without prior experience are welcome to apply.
• Interest in business development, client engagement and financial services.
• Good interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable engaging with new people and building professional relationships.
• Proactive, organised and willing to take ownership of assigned tasks.
• Resilient and receptive to feedback.
• Willingness to learn sales, presentation and negotiation techniques.
• Basic familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google Workspace or CRM systems would be advantageous.
• Willingness to complete the full six-month programme, including the sales and financial advisory development phase.

Career Development Opportunities

• Gain practical experience in prospecting, lead generation and business development.
• Develop presentation, networking and relationship management skills.
• Build commercial awareness and an understanding of customer needs.
• Receive structured sales and financial advisory training.
• Explore potential career pathways within the organisation, including business development-related opportunities, subject to performance, suitability 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.