Senior Executive/Assistant Manager, Business Development

We are seeking a commercially driven and relationship-oriented Business Development Senior Executive to support the Forvis Mazars in Singapore’s growth initiatives across Outsourcing and Tax Service Lines, while also playing a key role in planning and executing client-facing events, seminars, and strategic marketing initiatives. This role is suited for a candidate who understands professional services, possesses strong interpersonal and organisational skills, and is able to translate market opportunities into long-term client relationships.

The successful candidate will work closely with Partners and Service Line Leaders to identify prospects, nurture pipelines, and enhance the firm’s market presence.

Responsibilities

Business Development & Client Acquisition

• Identify and pursue key prospects to expand the firm’s client portfolio within Outsourcing, Tax, and related advisory services.


• Develop and maintain a strong pipeline of opportunities through market research, networking, referrals, and strategic outreach.


• Build and nurture relationships with decision-makers, finance leaders, and business owners to understand their operational and compliance needs.


• Prepare tailored proposals, credentials decks, and engagement letters in collaboration with internal stakeholders.


• Support negotiations and closing of new engagements alongside Partners and Service Line Heads.

Strategic Account & Pipeline Management 

• Develop structured account and pursuit plans for priority prospects and strategic industries.


• Monitor pipeline progress and conversion rates using CRM (i.e., NetSuite) or internal tracking tools.


• Provide timely feedback on lead quality and market trends to refine targeting strategies.

Cross-Functional Collaboration 

• Work closely with Tax, Outsourcing, Audit, and Advisory teams to align client solutions with technical expertise.


• Coordinate seamless handovers to onboarding and delivery teams upon successful engagement to ensure service continuity and client satisfaction.

Events Management

• Plan, coordinate, and execute seminars, webinars, roundtables, and networking events aimed at client acquisition and relationship building.


• Liaise with marketing team and external vendors on event logistics, branding materials, invitations, and post-event follow-ups.


• Support thought-leadership initiatives including articles, newsletters, and industry collaborations to enhance market visibility.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accountancy, Marketing, or related disciplines.


• 3–6 years of experience in Business Development, Client Relationship Management, or Professional Services Sales (accounting, tax, consulting, or legal firms preferred).


• Familiarity with outsourcing, tax compliance, or finance-related services will be advantageous.


• Strong communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.


• Ability to manage multiple pursuits, deadlines, and events concurrently.


• Proficiency in CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and presentation tools.