Business Development Manager

About Our Company

Headquartered in Shanghai, AIKIT Pte Ltd is a premier food technology company, revolutionizing the culinary landscape with our innovative smart kitchen network. Merging advanced technology with efficient supply chain management, we redefine the concept of convenience food and lead innovation in the food industry.

Our brand, instaChef is a leader in the food technology industry, innovating with smart kitchens to transform how food is prepared and delivered. Our commitment to combining technology with compelling design makes us pioneers in the food tech space.  Marrying technology and food together, we are dedicated to serve quick, traditional and authentic food that will cater to the appetites of all ages and at a price that screams value.

Job Overview:

InstaChef is looking for an experienced and strategic Business Development Manager to lead our expansion efforts across Singapore and Southeast Asia.

You will drive business growth by developing partnerships, identifying new market opportunities, negotiating strategic deals, and supporting regional expansion initiatives.

This role is ideal for someone with strong commercial experience in business development, partnerships, franchise management, F&B, retail, or startup environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and secure new business and partnership opportunities.
• Build and manage relationships with commercial partners and stakeholders.
• Lead negotiations and support strategic businessgrowth initiatives.
• Identify franchise and expansion opportunities across the region.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to support project execution.
• Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and new business opportunities.
• Prepare business development and market performance reports.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in business development, partnerships, or franchise management.
• Experience in F&B, retail, or startup environments is preferred.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Good commercial awareness and business acumen.
• Existing Singapore business network is an advantage.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• Mandarin is a plus to liaise with regional partners.