Business Development Manager – Singapore Companies in Thailand

About the role

HRnetOne is recruiting a Business Development Manager based in Bangkok, Thailand, to help Singapore companies understand, enter and grow in the Thailand market. The role works across business, industry and government networks to identify commercial opportunities, share market insights and facilitate partnerships between Singapore and Thailand. It is a 2-year contract, renewable subject to business needs and performance.

Key responsibilities

• Advise Singapore companies on Thailand's business environment, market-entry considerations, industry developments and growth opportunities.
• Conduct market and sector research, analyse trends and turn findings into clear, actionable insights.
• Prepare market reports, briefings, presentations and other business materials for companies and stakeholders.
• Identify potential customers, partners and distributors, and facilitate introductions and business connections.
• Build and maintain relationships with companies, industry associations, government agencies and other public- and private-sector stakeholders in Thailand and Singapore.
• Plan and support business missions, meetings, networking activities and other initiatives connecting companies across both markets.
• Work with internal teams and external partners to respond to enquiries and support market-entry and business-development activities.
• Monitor market developments and communicate relevant risks, policy changes and opportunities to stakeholders.
• Represent the organisation professionally at meetings, events and industry engagements.

Required profile

• Degree in Business, Economics, International Relations, Marketing or a related discipline; equivalent relevant experience may also be considered.
• Experience in business development, market research, partnerships, consulting, trade promotion or market-entry advisory.
• Strong understanding of Thailand's business environment and its opportunities and challenges.
• Experience building relationships and partnerships across public- and private-sector networks.
• Willingness to travel for business meetings, events and company engagements as required.

Required skills

• Excellent research, analytical and report-writing skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly.
• Confident stakeholder engagement, including communication with senior business and public-sector representatives.
• Strong written and spoken English; Thai-language proficiency is an advantage.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently in a regional role while collaborating with teams across locations.