Singapore Open Innovation Hub Business Development Manager

RINA is currently recruiting for a <strong>Singapore Open Innovation Hub Business Development Manager</strong> to join its office in Singapore within the <strong>Open Innovation Hubs</strong> Division.<br><br><strong>Mission<br><br></strong>To drive strategic growth and revenue generation by identifying, developing, and closing business opportunities in the Learning Services domain. The BDM Learning Services acts as a key interface between clients, regional Open Innovation HUBs, and internal Learning teams, ensuring tailored and scalable learning solutions are delivered to meet client needs and market demands.<br><br><strong>Key Accountabilities<br><br></strong><ul><li> Client Acquisition & Relationship Management:</li><li> Identify and engage with potential clients across strategic sectors (e.g., Energy, Marine, Certification, Innovation Ecosystems).</li><li> Build and maintain long-term relationships with key decision-makers and stakeholders in client organizations.</li><li> Support client engagement in both regional and global contexts, leveraging OIH locations for demos, pilot programs, and workshops.</li><li> Sales Strategy & Execution:</li><li> Develop and execute sales plans aligned with Learning Services objectives and global strategy.</li><li> Lead the end-to-end sales cycle: prospecting, proposal development, negotiation, contract closing.</li><li> Monitor and track order intake pipeline, ensuring a steady flow of business aligned with strategic targets.</li><li> Solution Design & Technical Advisory:</li><li> Collaborate with internal Learning, Product, and Instructional Design teams to co-create customized and scalable learning solutions.</li><li> Translate client needs into technical and commercial proposals, including blended, digital, experiential, and sector-specific modules.</li><li> Provide guidance on integrating Learning solutions with client systems and processes.</li><li> Market Intelligence & Positioning:</li><li> Conduct competitor analysis, monitor market trends, and identify growth opportunities in the Learning Services domain.</li><li> Provide insights and feedback to global and regional teams to refine the Learning portfolio and delivery models.</li><li> Identify cross-selling and mutual opportunities across other services in the organization.</li><li> Contract Management & Negotiation:</li><li> Lead contract negotiations, tenders, and quotations for Learning Services, ensuring favorable terms.</li><li> Capture lessons learned from completed contracts to improve future sales processes and offerings.</li><li> Performance Monitoring & Reporting:</li><li> Track and report on sales KPIs, pipeline status, forecast accuracy, and revenue contribution.</li><li> Ensure CRM systems are updated with client interactions, opportunities, and contract progress.</li><li> Support global and regional teams in business planning, strategy execution, and reporting.</li><li> Alliances & Partnerships:</li><li> Identify and explore opportunities for alliances, partnerships, and collaborations to expand Learning Services reach.</li><li> Work with internal and external partners to co-deliver programs and access new markets.</li><li> Customer Engagement & Satisfaction:</li><li> Act as a trusted advisor to clients, ensuring solutions meet business and capability development needs.</li><li> Monitor client satisfaction, promote repeat business, and identify opportunities for portfolio expansion.</li><li> Knowledge of Learning Services & Technology:</li><li> Stay updated on the organization’s current and emerging Learning Services offerings, LMS platforms, digital tools, and instructional methodologies.</li><li> Advise clients and internal teams on emerging learning trends and technology-enabled solutions.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Education<br><br></strong>Bachelor’s Degree in General Studies/Other<br><br><strong>Qualifications<br><br></strong><ul><li> Minimum 5–8 years of experience in B2B sales of training, learning, or capability development services.</li><li> Proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets in a consultative selling environment.</li><li> Strong understanding of Learning technologies, LMS platforms, instructional design, and experiential learning methods.</li><li> Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills.</li><li> Analytical thinking to assess market trends, competitor activities, and performance metrics.</li><li> Familiarity with CRM systems and sales enablement tools.</li><li> Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.</li><li> Willingness to travel internationally as required.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Competencies<br><br></strong><ul><li>WORKPLACE DYNAMICS - Resourcefulness in shaping progress and working efficiently. </li><li>FORESIGHT & INSIGHT - Context awareness adopting a systemic perspective and informed decision making. </li><li>PERSONAL EMPOWERMENT - Ownership for life, work and results, striving to grow professionally and personally. </li><li>INTERPERSONAL INFLUENCE - Skills and strategies we use to interact effectively with others. </li><li>DOMAIN & BUSINESS ACUMEN - Applying a scientific approach and critical thinking in operations and solution development within area of expertise. <br><br></li></ul>RINA is a multinational company providing a wide range of services in the energy, marine, certification, infrastructure & mobility, industry, research & development sectors. Our business model covers the full process of project development, from concept to completion.<br><br><em>At RINA, we endeavor to create a work environment where every single person is valued and encouraged to develop new ideas. We provide equal employment opportunities and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected and safe from discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are also compliant to the Italian Law n. 68/99.</em>

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