Business Development Manager (AI Event BDM)

The Opportunity

Our client is the powerhouse behind some of the world's most influential premier digital asset conferences. They are seeking a high-octane Business Development Manager to join their Singapore team. This is not a regular sales role as it's a position designed for a powerhouse negotiator who can manage the high-stakes ecosystem of global event production and strategic growth

Key Responsibilities

• Negotiate with and manage top-tier global vendors (production, venues, logistics, tech) for world-class execution

• Secure and close high-value sponsorships with leading AI firms

• Develop and maintain strong industry relationships to boost event reach and influence

• Oversee the growth pipeline from initial outreach to contract negotiation, execution, and post-event reporting

• Collaborate with Marketing and Operations to ensure sponsorship fulfillment and seamless vendor integration

• Monitor AI trends to maintain the industry's gold standard event offerings

The Role

This leadership role will drive the next phase of expansion for global flagship events. You will be a primary architect of commercial success, scaling the ecosystem through high-value partnerships and strategic vendor integration. Operating with a founding mindset, you will own the entire project lifecycle, from inception to execution. The role demands a disciplined professional adept at navigating the complex intersection of AI, and large-scale event production, ensuring maximum market impact and profitability

What we need

• Proven Business Development/Sales/Partnerships experience (preferably Tech/Finance)

• Strong passion for AI in fintech familiarity is a plus

• Highly organized, managing complex, concurrent projects with attention to detail

• Exceptional negotiation skills ability to articulate complex value to C-suite

• Existing global/APAC crypto/AI network is a significant advantage