Business Development Executive - Part-Time

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.

We are seeking a Business Executive Trainee who is a strategic thinker to drive business growth and can adapt quickly in a startup environment. The selected candidate will be responsible for expanding our franchisee network and strategic partnerships to accelerate our growth in Singapore and Southeast Asia. To support our aggressive localized placement strategy, this attachment integrates the trainee directly into our site acquisition division, focusing on mapping high-traffic demographics, expanding our physical footprint across Singapore, and learning the fundamentals of commercial B2B real estate networking in a fast-paced environment.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Evaluating potential high-traffic locations for automated equipment placements through market research and on-site data analysis.
2. Engaging and negotiating directly with landlords, property managers, and venue owners to secure strategic commercial placement opportunities.
3. Assessing site feasibility by analyzing cost structures, physical accessibility, power requirements, and expected return on investment.
4. Collaborating cross-functionally with operations and technical teams to coordinate deployment timelines and ensure general readiness.
5. Tracking asset performance, gathering site feedback, and adjusting operational placement strategies to optimize commercial success.

Technical Skills and Competencies

1. Ability to evaluate location viability by conducting footfall assessments, analyzing crowd patterns, and interpreting localized demographic data.
2. Developing professional dialogue and pitching frameworks to navigate lease agreements and effectively manage long-term landlord relationships.
3. Gaining practical experience in commercial cost-benefit analysis, evaluating rental structures, and assessing overall financial viability.
4. Learning to manage deployment logistics, establish workflows between commercial and technical units, and coordinate operational schedules.