Senior Executive / Deputy Manager, Business Development & Partnerships

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Executive to support Business Development, Marketing, and Project Delivery functions within Keppel Real Estate Services. The role will work closely with the Senior Manager to support client engagements and proposals, sustainability and asset enhancement initiatives (AEI), partnership development and market research, and internal coordination across project, leasing, and property operations teams.

The ideal candidate is structured and proactive, able to handle both strategic support work (decks and analysis) and execution-level coordination.

Key Responsibilities

1. Business Development & Proposal Support

• Support preparation of RFPs, tenders, and client proposals (structure, formatting, and content consolidation)
• Develop and update pitch decks, capability statements, and marketing materials
• Assist in drafting scope of work, pricing frameworks, and submission documents
• Maintain a repository of past proposals, templates, and benchmarks

2. Research & Market Intelligence

• Conduct market research on sustainability trends (e.g., Green Mark and decarbonisation strategies)
• Research competitor offerings and pricing benchmarks
• Identify and evaluate target client segments (clubs, schools, funds, and government agencies)
• Compile insights into presentation-ready formats (slides, briefs, and infographics)

3. Project & Client Support

• Support ongoing projects (e.g., asset enhancement and sustainability advisory) through meeting preparation and note-taking
• Track deliverables, timelines, and action items
• Coordinate with internal teams (PM, leasing, and operations) and external consultants
• Assist in preparing client reports, presentations, and updates

4. Marketing & Communications

• Support creation of marketing narratives and materials, including brochures, one-pagers, and event materials (e.g., conferences and exhibitions)
• Create case studies and project write-ups
• Ensure consistency in branding, messaging, and quality of outputs

5. Data & Documentation Management

• Organise and manage project documentation, proposals, and internal knowledge base
• Support development of Excel-based tracking tools for proposal status, CAPEX/project evaluation inputs, and pipeline monitoring
• Ensure accuracy, version control, and auditability of key documents

Job Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree in Real Estate, Business, Marketing, Sustainability, or related field
• 1–3 years of relevant experience (consulting, real estate, marketing, or project coordination preferred)

Core Skills

• Strong PowerPoint and Excel capabilities (able to produce client-ready materials)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to structure information clearly (tables, frameworks, summaries)

Business Segment

Real Estate

Platform

Operating Division