Business Development Associate – Stealth Edutainment Venture (Portfolio)

**Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be notified

We’re Building Tomorrow. BCG X is the tech build and design unit of BCG.

At BCG X. Ventures (formerly BCG Digital Ventures) we apply an end-to-end approach to build and launch standalone and new core businesses. We turn differentiated assets into strategic advantages that unlock growth, building everything needed—products and technology, business models and go-to-market strategies, and operations and organization foundations—to launch these projects at speed.

Nurturing every child to drive positive change for the planet, through stories and adventures

Alongside our corporate partner, BCGX is building an immensely purpose-led venture that enables children to learn about our world and absorb values that help them thrive in an ever-changing world. The venture uses fun missions to empower children in their formative years to imbibe critical values that prepare them to face the world.

The venture is based in Singapore and backed by one of the most purpose-led organizations that treasures humanity and conservation alongside a focus on the bottom-line.

We are looking for an exceptional Business Development Associate who has a passion for nurturing every child to become an everyday hero who drives positive change for himself / herself, others and the world, is concerned about animal welfare, wildlife conservation, and sustainability.

In this role you will:

• Be responsible for hunting for new business opportunities in the attractions, malls and/or hospitality space
• Generate business leads through cold calling and develop selling strategies to expand your list of clientele and consistently exceed sales targets
• Deliver high quality pitches, negotiate and close deals and ensure program delivery as per agreed KPIs
• Foster strong relationships with partners and stakeholders, acting as the primary point of contact for programme performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive the execution of campaigns and initiatives
• Travel as needed for business purposes (approximately 10% of the time) to meet with partners and stakeholders

You should have:

• 3-5 years of total work experience in business development or related skills
• 0-1 experience working in startup-like environments, such as founding teams of early stage ventures, in digital consultancies or corporate venture building environments
• Past experience driving B2B sales and partnerships
• Demonstrated ability to synthesise customer requirements to develop innovative solutions
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Proven track record of closing deals and achieving sales targets
• Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively at all levels in a fast-paced environment

Additional desired competencies:

• Experience in EdTech, Sustainability, Gaming, Conservation, or related fields

**Note: This is a position with our end-client, not a position with BCG or BCG X

To learn more, visit us at https://bcg.com/xInterested applicants may apply through the careers section of the website at https://careers.bcg.com/.  Interviews will take place after resumes have been screened for minimum requirements. Please note that this position is not restricted solely to the responsibilities listed above and that the job scope and responsibilities are subject to change. BCG is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state or local law.