Country Business Development Manager

Local Unit & Position Description: Part of the Sales team of Business Assurance SEA & Oceania (certification and training), the Country Business Development Manager will report to the Area Sales Manager, SEA & Oceania. Main Responsibilities: • Develop and expand the account base for the Business Assurance unit. • Serve as a primary contact for key accounts, fostering strong client relationships. • Generate new business opportunities for certification and training services. • Drive personal sales performance by developing business relationships and implementing effective sales and business development strategies to achieve targets. • Maintain and strengthen customer loyalty, managing recertification and retention of existing clients by addressing queries and renegotiating terms to ensure continued partnership with DNV. • Proactively identify and approach target companies, generating business opportunities aligned with DNV’s service portfolio. • Build and nurture a local network of partners (consultants, channels). • Negotiate and finalize business contracts to achieve individual sales goals. • Represent DNV at local events, tradeshows, conferences, and exhibitions. • Flexible work arrangements for better work-life balance. • Guaranteed Annual Wage Supplement. • Generous Paid Leaves (Annual, Compassionate, Marriage, Maternity, Paternity & shared parental leave, Adoption leave, Childcare & Extended Childcare Leave, Examination leaves, National Service (NS) leave, medical leave, Prolonged Illness leave) • Medical benefits (Clinical treatment, Emergency Medical Services, Specialist Consultation, Paediatrician Consultation, Inoculations (Hepatitis, H1N1 & Flu), DentalTreatment, Annual Medical Examination, Hospitalization & Surgical Benefits) • Maternity Benefits • Pension and Insurance Policies (Central Provident Fund, Group Term Life Assurance, Group Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Work Injury Compensation Insurance) • Training and Development Assistance (Training Sponsorship, On-The-Job Training, Training Programme) • Additional Benefits (Long Service Awards, Professional Membership, Gym Subsidy, Mobile Phone Reimbursement) • Company bonus/Profit share *Benefits may vary based on position, tenure/contract/grade level* DNV is an Equal Opportunity Employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to gender, religion, race, national or ethnic origin, cultural background, social group, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age or political opinion. Diversity is fundamental to our culture and we invite you to be part of this diversity. Position Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field. • Minimum 2 years’ industry experience preferred. • Proven track record in sales and business development. • Strategic thinker with a strong understanding of the certification market in Singapore. • Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills. • Experience managing key accounts and acquiring new clients. • Ability to engage and influence decision-makers by understanding their needs and delivering innovative, value-added solutions. • Entrepreneurial mindset; dynamic, resilient, adaptable, and open to change.