Business Development & Account Management (Trainee)

Role Description

This is an on-site traineeship role based in Singapore for a Business Development & Account Management Trainee.

This traineeship is designed for individuals who want hands-on exposure to business development, client servicing, and account management within the creative, media, and marketing industry. Over the course of the traineeship, you will receive structured guidance and practical experience in identifying business opportunities, supporting client relationships, and coordinating with internal teams to help deliver projects smoothly.

You will work closely with the team to learn how Vicinity approaches lead generation, proposal development, client communication, and account growth across our creative services. By the end of the traineeship, you should have a stronger understanding of how to contribute to revenue growth while building strong and professional client relationships.

This role is suitable for fresh graduates or early-career applicants who are looking to build a foundation in business development and account servicing, with the possibility of being considered for a longer-term role upon successful completion.

Traineeship Scope

During the traineeship, you will be trained and exposed to areas such as:

• Supporting lead generation and identifying prospective clients

• Researching industries, brands, and partnership opportunities

• Assisting with outreach, follow-ups, and sales coordination

• Learning how to prepare quotations, proposals, and pitch materials

• Supporting account management and client servicing efforts

• Coordinating with internal production and creative teams for project execution

• Understanding how to manage client expectations, project scope, and timelines

• Contributing to relationship-building with clients and partners

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the traineeship, you are expected to gain practical exposure in:

• Business development processes in a creative agency environment

• Account servicing and client relationship management

• Proposal and quotation preparation

• Internal project coordination across teams

• Commercial communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management

• Identifying opportunities for business growth and retention

Qualifications

• Strong interest in Business Development, Sales, Account Management, or Client Servicing

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Interest in building long-term client and partner relationships

• Organised, proactive, and willing to learn in a fast-paced environment

• Able to work well with both clients and internal teams

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field is preferred

• Interest in the creative, media, production, events, or digital marketing industry is advantageous

Suitable For

• Fresh graduates looking to gain practical experience in business development and account management

• Early-career candidates who want structured exposure to client servicing and commercial growth

• Individuals interested in building a career within the creative, media, and marketing industry

What You Can Expect

• Structured on-the-job training

• Direct exposure to real client and internal project workflows

• Mentorship from the Vicinity team

• Opportunities to contribute to actual business development and account servicing activities

• Consideration for longer-term opportunities upon successful completion of the traineeship