Business Development Executive

About the Company

UNFOLD Asia is an independent media company focused on creating engaging and informative stories for audiences across Southeast Asia. Through brands such as OGS, nOm, and Ribbit.FYI, the group reaches more than 10 million viewers each month across digital channels and aims to be a leading content creator in the region.

Role Overview

This position is for a driven sales professional who thrives on targets and has a genuine interest in the media landscape. You will help create business opportunities by building trusted relationships with clients and developing media solutions that match their needs. The role involves proposal writing, pitching, and managing conversations with well-known brands and agencies.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business leads through outreach, networking, cold emails, and cold calls.
• Contribute to revenue growth by developing durable relationships with clients and stakeholders that can lead to repeat business and retainer partnerships.
• Work with creative teams to shape content strategies and campaign ideas that align with client goals.
• Assist with account management by strengthening existing client relationships and spotting opportunities to upsell or cross-sell services.
• Maintain prompt, professional communication and ensure deliverables are tracked against deadlines.
• Research the market regularly and keep track of trends, competitors, and new opportunities in media, digital content, and advertising.
• Create media plans and pitch proposals on a daily basis, ensuring they support client objectives and fit the company’s offerings.

Requirements

• 1 to 2 years of experience in media or advertising sales, along with a solid network of agency contacts and client relationships in the local and/or regional market.
• Prior exposure to negotiating long-term business deals is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of sponsored content and the role content creators play in marketing strategy.
• Self-driven, entrepreneurial, and committed to delivering high-quality work for audiences.
• Excellent communication skills, strong client-facing presence, and the ability to connect with people at different seniority levels.
• Collaborative mindset, positive attitude, and strong work ethic.

Perks and Benefits

• Birthday leave
• Flexible working hours
• Hybrid work setup
• Friendly, energetic workplace culture
• Opportunities for career growth

Additional Information

This role is based in Singapore and is a full-time position. The source also mentions a hybrid work arrangement, which is reflected in the benefits, although the posting lists the location as onsite. No salary or stipend amount was specified.