Business Development Director - Hougang

Business Development Director

Apply locations Singapore - WeWork time type Full time posted on Posted 30+ Days Ago job requisition id R12022

We're looking for a Business Development Director to join our team in Singapore as part of our Sales function.

Your Role: You will be responsible for generating sponsorship revenue with some of the most dynamic fintech businesses across Asia. You will be skilled in developing high-level relationships to develop long-term strategic partnerships. You will be customer-focused and have the ability to craft and develop ambitious and exciting creative solutions to help grow your customer's businesses.

• Successfully achieve specified targets and performance objectives for sponsorship within your remit. Performance will be measured through clearly defined KPIs.
• Be an expert in your customer's business strategy, objectives, goals, systems, and operating model to best position and align Money20/20 solutions and services.
• Maintain strong sales pipeline in Salesforce through effective relationship building, call management, and lead generation.
• Responsible for hitting personal revenue target as well as helping the team to hit their overall target.
• Confident sales planning and forecasting skills, including strategic account plans and terrain mapping.
• Prepare and report client status information to designated parties on a weekly basis.
• Resolve client issues and proactively follow up with clients to ensure clients are satisfied.
• Effectively manage outgoing calls and meetings, both by phone and face-to-face, in line with the KPIs expected and agreed to grow the business.
• Ensure client relationships are created and maintained at all times and meet PSF targets.
• Be knowledgeable about market, customers, competitors, and products in order to sell solutions to customers effectively - both regional knowledge in Asia, and to leverage internal knowledge from EU and US.
• Ensure accurate use and maintenance of the system supporting sales activities (Salesforce).
• Ensure sales administration activities (reports, meetings, plans, etc.) are completed in an effective and timely manner. Continually seek ways of improving contribution to the business and service to customers.
• Be a responsible and credible ambassador and recognized trusted advisor in your market and across the industry.

• Strong experience in a revenue-generating sales role.
• Proven success in meeting revenue growth targets.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as excellent presentation skills.
• Must be extremely customer-service oriented with a passion to exceed client expectations.
• Must be detail-oriented and organized; able to multitask and think quickly; a fast learner.
• Must be self-motivated and energetic; able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good computer skills (basic knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint); knowledge of Salesforce.
• Interest and/or experience in financial services/fintech/tech (Payments and embedded finance).

If you don't meet every single requirement, we'd still encourage you to apply. At Money20/20, we are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about this role we would still like you to apply.

Who are we?

Money20/20 is the world's leading premium content, sales, and networking platform for the global money ecosystem.

From in-depth analytics to inspirational speakers, our world-class insight and networking opportunities help our customers stay ahead - powering strategies and switching mindsets.

The future promises a faster, smoother, more connected money ecosystem. Money20/20 promises the clearest, sharpest vision of what's next. Find out more at

Ascential is part of the Informa Group.

Why Choose Us?

Two divisions. Three continents. One great culture - we want working for Ascential to be the best career move you've ever made.

Our inclusive recruitment practices and early talent programs help us to bring curious, passionate people from every walk of life into our team.

We're committed to ensuring that the impact of our business on our environment - and the communities we operate in - is a positive one. That means making sure that each event we run is the most sustainable it's ever been. We also default all of our pension plans to sustainable options, so that our people's savings are invested in ways that help rather than hinder our planet.

Helping people to connect and drive progress isn't a business-only goal. We know that the world is a better place when we lead with heart, so we support charitable causes that make a difference. We provide opportunities to give back through Volunteer Days and our charity partnership with Media Trust.

We value output, not hours. Most of our roles ask for 1-2 days a week in your nearest office. But if that's not possible for you, let's talk. Flexible work conversations are actively encouraged here.

Only you know what's most important to you. That's why we offer a benefits and wellbeing package that you can tailor to your needs. Some of these include:

• 20 days of holiday per year.
• Private Medical Insurance & Life Assurance.
• CPF, helping you set aside funds to build a strong foundation for retirement.
• Access to either our commission, bonus, or profit share schemes, dependent on the role.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Volunteering opportunities.
• Option to opt into the Ascential Shares Scheme.
• Learning and development opportunities, to encourage and empower everyone to grow.

We want to ensure everyone has the opportunity to perform their best when interviewing, so if you require any reasonable adjustments that would make you more comfortable during the process, please let us know so that we can do our best to support you.

If we inspire you, why not join and inspire us? Find out more.