Business Development Associate (Graduate Programme)

About D Aurelius Group:

D Aurelius Group is a professional B2B sales and marketing consultancy. We specialize in face-to-face client engagement with decision-makers in key growth sectors: telecommunications, ecommerce, health, and education. Our consultative approach focuses on understanding client business challenges and delivering tailored solutions.

The opportunity:

We're launching a Graduate Business Development Programme for talented recent graduates seeking to launch a career in consultative sales and client relationship management. This is a full-time position with structured mentorship, clear skill development milestones, and a fast-track pathway to advancement.

About the role:

As a Business Development Associate, you will:

. Conduct client consultations in professional office settings across Singapore

. Partner with experienced team members to develop solutions for business decision-makers

. Build and manage your own client pipeline with mentor guidance

. Participate in structured sales training and skill development sessions

. Contribute to quarterly market expansion initiatives(regional markets in Asia-Pacific)

. Document client interactions, track performance metrics, and refine approach based on feedback

. Support senior team members on strategic business development initiatives

Typical responsibilities:

. Schedule and conduct client meetings with business owners and MDs

. Conduct needs assessment conversations and present solution options

. Follow up with clients on proposal status and close opportunities

. Maintain detailed CRM records and pipeline tracking

. Attend weekly team debriefs and training sessions

. Contribute to campaign planning and execution

Essential qualifications:

. Recent graduate (Bachelor's degree or equivalent, any discipline)

. Excellent verbal and written communication skills

. Ability to engage professionally with senior business leaders

. Coachable mindset with genuine interest in developing sales expertise

. Comfortable with target-driven environments

. Strong work ethic and commitment to continuous improvement

. No prior sales experience required

Preferred qualifications:

. Previous internship in sales, business development, or client-facing role

. Understanding of B2B business dynamics

. Experience with CRM systems or sales tracking tools

. Familiarity with Singaporean business sectors (telco, ecommerce, health, education)

What makes this programme special:

. Structured mentorship: You're paired with experienced professionals who've built successful client portfolios

. 5-day work week: Industry-leading work-life balance (most B2B sales companies operate 6 days)

. Career progression: Demonstrated top performers transition to team leadership within 12-18 months

. Geographic exposure: Quarterly trips to regional markets (Hong Kong, Bangkok, etc.) for market development and professional growth

. Real responsibility: You build your own client list from day one (not just support role)

. Skill development: Trained in consultative selling methodology, a higher-value approach than transactional sales

Benefits:

. Mentorship and professional development support

. Overseas market development trips (all expenses covered)

. Career fast-track for high performers

Programme structure:

. Weeks 1-4: Intensive onboarding, shadow experienced team members

. Weeks 5-8: Supervised client engagement with mentor feedback

. Months 3+: Independent client management with ongoing mentor check-ins

. Month 6+: Contribute to training new hires potential transition to team lead track

We review applications on a rolling basis and prioritize candidates who demonstrate coachability and genuine interest in the role. Typical response time: 2-3 days.