Business Development Associate

**About ITLink Business Solutions**:
ITLink Business Solutions is an award-winning Singapore-based tech consultancy with a 30-year track record of delivering enterprise-grade solutions to major organizations. As we embark on an exciting transformation from pure consulting to product-led growth, we're building a dynamic sales team to drive our innovative software products into the market. This is a rare opportunity to join an established, profitable company operating with startup energy, where your contributions directly impact our evolution into a leading enterprise software provider.

**Role Overview**:
As a Business Development Associate at ITLink, you will be at the forefront of our commercial transformation, learning to identify, engage, and convert enterprise prospects into long-term customers. This entry-level role is perfect for ambitious graduates eager to build a career in B2B software sales, working with complex enterprise solutions that solve real business challenges. You'll receive comprehensive training and mentorship while gaining hands-on experience in the full sales cycle, from prospecting to closing deals.

**What You'll Do**:

- **Conduct Discovery & Demos**: Learn to run effective discovery calls to understand customer challenges, deliver compelling product demonstrations, and articulate value propositions that resonate with finance and IT decision-makers.
- **Develop Sales Skills**: Master consultative selling techniques, learn to handle objections professionally, and develop the ability to navigate complex enterprise buying processes with multiple stakeholders.
- **Collaborate Cross-Functionally**: Work closely with our technical teams to understand product capabilities, partner with marketing on campaigns, and provide market feedback to influence product development.
- **Achieve Revenue Targets**: Progress from learning mode to owning real revenue targets, starting with starter goals and scaling to full quotas as your skills develop.
- **Document & Analyze**: Maintain accurate records in our CRM, analyze what's working in your outreach, and continuously refine your approach based on data and feedback.
- **Learn Enterprise Software**: Gain deep knowledge of enterprise planning, analytics, and financial systems, becoming a trusted advisor to prospects in these domains.
- **Grow Your Career**: Take advantage of structured career development, with clear progression from BDA to senior sales roles and potential transitions to other commercial functions.

**What We're Looking For (Requirements)**:

- **Education**: Bachelor's degree in any discipline (Business or Technology preferred but not required)
- **Communication Excellence**: Outstanding verbal and written communication skills with the ability to articulate complex concepts simply and build rapport quickly with senior stakeholders
- **Growth Mindset**: Demonstrated hunger to learn, improve, and build a meaningful career in technology sales, with resilience to handle rejection as a learning opportunity
- **Analytical Thinking**: Ability to understand business challenges, analyze customer needs, and connect solutions to outcomes
- **Self-Motivation**: Proactive approach to work with strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities independently
- **Technology Interest**: Genuine curiosity about enterprise software and how technology drives business transformation
- **Interpersonal Skills**: Natural ability to build relationships, work collaboratively, and contribute positively to team culture
- **Experience Level**: 0-2 years of experience. Internships in sales, marketing, or customer-facing roles are advantageous but not required

**What We Offer**:

- **Comprehensive Sales Training**: Structured onboarding program covering sales methodology, product knowledge, and enterprise selling skills, with ongoing coaching from experienced professionals
- **Mentorship from Leadership**: Direct access to our CEO and senior team members who are invested in your development and success
- **Accelerated Career Growth**: Clear progression path with top performers advancing to senior roles within 18-24 months, and opportunities to explore product, marketing, or customer success roles
- **Competitive Compensation**: Base salary with quarterly performance bonuses with full commission structure as you develop
- **Real Business Impact**: Work on meaningful deals where your success directly contributes to company growth and transformation
- **Modern Tech Stack**: Access to leading sales tools and technologies that enhance your productivity and learning
- **Dynamic Environment**: Join a lean, ambitious team where your ideas matter and you'll grow alongside the business

**Ready to Launch Your Sales Career?**: