Business Development Manager

Company Description Singlife is a leading homegrown financial services company headquartered in Singapore with a growing presence in the Philippines, offering customers a better way to achieve financial freedom. The company provides a comprehensive range of insurance and investment solutions, spanning life and health, general insurance, employee benefits, and financial advisory services, supported by Singapore's largest network of financial advisers and a differentiated open-architecture distribution model. As a pioneer in digital insurtech, Singlife delivers accessible digital solutions through the Singlife App and GROW with Singlife, while also serving as a key provider of employee benefits and long-term care insurance for major government entities. Singlife is strongly committed to sustainability as a signatory of the United Nations Principles for Sustainable Insurance and Principles for Responsible Investment, backed by robust financial strength ratings and the support of its parent company, Sumitomo Life.

Role Description This is a full-time, on-site Business Development Manager role based in Singapore. The Business Development Manager will be responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities across Singlife's insurance and investment solutions, building and maintaining strong relationships with distribution partners, corporate clients, and key stakeholders. The role includes managing the end-to-end sales pipeline, from prospecting and needs analysis through proposal development, negotiation, and deal closure, while ensuring alignment with company strategy and compliance standards. The Business Development Manager will collaborate closely with internal teams such as product, marketing, operations, and finance to tailor solutions, support campaigns, and optimize revenue growth. The role also requires monitoring market trends and competitor activity, preparing reports and forecasts, and contributing to strategic initiatives that strengthen Singlife's market position.

Qualifications

• Proven business development, sales, or account management experience in financial services, insurance, or related industries.
• Strong relationship-building and stakeholder management abilities, with experience working with corporate clients, distribution partners, or financial advisers.
• Solid understanding of insurance, general insurance personal lines, and investment products including CIS, with the ability to translate customer needs into appropriate solutions.
• Analytical and strategic thinking skills, including market analysis, pipeline management, and revenue forecasting.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills, with proficiency in preparing proposals and delivering client pitches.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects or accounts in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous sales experience as an adviser or a life insurance business development manager is a prerequisite.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or a related field; relevant professional certifications in insurance or financial services are an advantage.
• Comfort with digital tools, CRM systems, and data-driven decision-making; experience in insurtech or digital distribution is a plus.
• Commitment to ethical conduct, customer-centricity, and alignment with sustainability