Assistant Vice President, Business Development

Singapore, Central, Singapore (SGP,Hill Street_19)
- Department
- Business Development
- Job posted on
- Jul 31, 2025
- Employment type
- Permanent

**About Sembcorp**
- Sembcorp is a leading energy and urban solutions provider headquartered in Singapore. Led by its purpose to drive energy transition, Sembcorp delivers sustainable energy solutions and urban developments by leveraging its sector expertise and global track record.

**Join Integrated Urban Solutions**
- Play a role in building smart and sustainable cities With over 30 years of experience, we transform raw land into thriving developments across Vietnam, Indonesia, and China. As a key growth engine, our Integrated Urban Solutions segment strives to be Asia’s fastest-growing industrial solutions provider. By delivering efficient energy solutions and pioneering innovative water resource management, we enable the growth of vibrant, future-ready communities.

**Position Overview**:

- The Assistant Vice President, Business Development will support the development and execution of strategic initiatives aimed at driving business growth, market expansion, and revenue generation. Reporting to the CEO of our Water business, the AVP will play a key role in identifying new opportunities, managing client relationships, and contributing to the company’s competitive positioning.

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Strategic Support & Execution:

- Assist in the development and execution of business development strategies across key markets.
- Support senior leadership in identifying new business opportunities and market trends.
- Contribute to strategic planning sessions and help translate high-level strategies into actionable initiatives.
- Business Development & Relationship Management:

- Support the pursuit of strategic partnerships and new market opportunities.
- Participate in deal structuring and negotiations under the guidance of senior leaders.
- Lead functional teams for brownfield or greenfield project over the entire process from prospect identification & assessment, negotiations, due diligence, deal closing to integration.
- Manage and grow relationships with existing clients, partners, and stakeholders.
- Market & Competitive Analysis:

- Conduct market research and competitor analysis to support business decisions.
- Prepare reports and presentations with insights on market conditions and growth opportunities.
- Performance Monitoring & Reporting:

- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) related to business development activities.
- Assist in preparing performance reports and updates for senior management.
- Team Collaboration & Cross-Functional Coordination:

- Collaborate with internal stakeholders such as the Operations teams to ensure alignment of initiatives.
- Facilitate communication across departments to support business development goals

**Qualifications**:

- Experience:

- Minimum 10 years of experience in business development, strategy, or related roles.
- Skills:

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities effectively.
- Solid understanding of financial metrics and business performance indicators.
- Education:

- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, or a related field.
- Attributes:

- Proactive and resourceful with a growth-oriented mindset.
- Strong team player with a collaborative approach.
- Adaptable and resilient in a dynamic business environment.

**Our Culture at Sembcorp**
- At Sembcorp, our culture is shaped by a strong set of shared behaviours that guide the way we work and uphold our commitment to driving the energy transition.
- We foster an institution-first mindset, where the success of Sembcorp takes precedence over individual interests. Collaboration is at the heart of what we do, as we work seamlessly across markets, businesses, and functions to achieve our goals together. Accountability is a core principle, ensuring that we take ownership of our commitments and deliver on them with integrity and excellence. These values define who we are and create a workplace where our people can thrive while making a meaningful impact on driving energy transition.
- Join us in making a real impact