Business Development Director
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the development and execution of APAC business development strategies aligned with the company's growth objectives.
- Identify and develop strategic business opportunities with multinational corporations, regional enterprises and key industry stakeholders.
- Establish and manage senior-level relationships with clients, partners and business networks across APAC.
- Drive regional market expansion initiatives through new customer acquisition, partnerships and commercial collaborations.
- Lead complex business negotiations, including commercial agreements, strategic partnerships and long-term engagements.
- Develop regional business plans, revenue forecasts and growth strategies.
- Analyse market trends, customer requirements and competitive landscape to identify new opportunities.
- Provide strategic recommendations to senior management on market expansion and commercial opportunities.
- Oversee key account development and ensure successful management of major client relationships.
- Mentor and guide business development team members to improve commercial performance.
- Represent the company in regional conferences, business forums and industry networking events.
- Monitor business performance and provide regular updates on regional growth initiatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, International Business, Marketing, Economics or related disciplines.
- Minimum 15 years of experience in business development, commercial management or strategic partnerships.
- Significant experience managing APAC regional markets and enterprise-level clients.
- Proven track record in developing new markets and achieving revenue growth.
- Strong experience in contract negotiation and strategic partnership development.
- Excellent leadership, strategic thinking and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to operate independently and manage regional business initiatives.