Business Development Manager
The role
We are looking for a motivated Business Development Manager to grow Futang’s trade customer base in Singapore. This is a hands-on, client-facing role combining B2B sales development with secure diamond handling and operational support.
Key responsibilities
- Identify and develop new business with jewellers, jewellery retailers, manufacturers, designers and related trade customers.
- Prospect through calls, visits, networking, referrals and digital outreach.
- Arrange and conduct client meetings, present suitable diamonds, follow up on quotations and build long-term customer relationships.
- Maintain accurate records of leads, client interactions, quotations, orders and market feedback.
- Support client deliveries and day-to-day sales operations.
- Assist with approved marketing activity across Instagram, WeChat and other relevant digital platforms.
- Represent the company at client meetings, trade events and jewellery fairs, including occasional travel when required.
Requirements
- GIA training, diamond-certification knowledge or experience buying, selling, grading or handling diamonds is highly advantageous.
- Two years of relevant experience in jewellery, natural diamonds or wholesale sales is preferred.
- Applicants with less direct experience may be considered if they have relevant gemology or diamond-grading education.
- Strong client-facing communication, relationship-building and negotiation skills.
- Organised, detail-oriented and able to support operational processes.
- Sales-driven, accountable and motivated to meet or exceed targets.
- Fluent spoken and written English.
- Mandarin capability is advantageous where needed to support specific client communication.
Salary and benefits
- Fixed monthly salary: S$4,000
- Sales commission for new business successfully brought on board