Job Title

Business Development Executive/Intern (Professional Services)

Location

Singapore

Employment Type

Full-time

About us

ACS Group

Adept Singapore is a division of the Adept Corporate Services (ACS), a group of companies (www.adept-cs.com), who is a leading service provider in helping companies go global – we serve SMEs, Listed Companies, Fund Managers, HNWIs and Fortune 500 companies in various jurisdictions - Singapore | Malaysia | China | Hong Kong | USA | BVI and Cayman Islands.

What Sets Us Apart

• Exceptional Talent Our service team consists of accredited accountants or CPAs with experience at TMF, Citco, State Street, and Big Four firms. They deliver with care, diligence, and skill under our Code of Professional Conduct.

• Happy Team, Happy Clients We believe satisfaction starts from within — with zero staff attrition and zero client churn (apart from selective disengagements), most of our clients return or come through referrals from existing clients & partners.

About the Role

We are seeking a driven and disciplined junior professional who is keen to learn how professional services are sold properly—through credibility, structure, and long-term client relationships.

This role is ideal for someone at the early stage of their career who is hungry to learn, willing to work hard, and serious about building long-term career capital. You will be trained directly by senior team members and exposed to real client engagements across accounting, tax, corporate secretarial, and compliance services.

This is not a transactional sales role. It is a structured apprenticeship into business development within a professional services firm. You will be taught by a senior members of the firm.

Key Responsibilities

Business Development & Client Engagement

• Support senior team members in client meetings, proposals, and follow-ups
• Conduct initial outreach to potential clients via email, LinkedIn, and calls
• Qualify leads by understanding clients’ business needs and regulatory context
• Maintain accurate records of client interactions and pipelines

Learning & Exposure

• Learn the art of selling, and physiology of professional buyers
• Learn fundamentals of accounting, tax compliance, payroll, and corporate secretarial services
• Understand how professional services are scoped, priced, and delivered
• Sit in on meetings with founders, CFOs, and legal counsels
• Gain exposure to regional structures (Singapore and offshore jurisdictions)

Process & Coordination

• Assist with preparation of proposals, engagement letters, and onboarding documents
• Coordinate with internal service teams to ensure smooth client onboarding
• Follow structured sales processes and internal guidelines

Requirements

Experience & Background

• Fresh graduates or candidates with 0–3 years of relevant experience
• Diploma or Degree in Business, Accountancy, Finance, or related fields
• Prior exposure to client-facing, coordination, or commercial roles is an advantage

Personal Attributes

• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn from the ground up
• Comfortable with follow-ups, structure, and discipline
• Coachable, humble, and receptive to feedback
• Clear communicator with a professional demeanor
• Long-term career-oriented rather than short-term reward-driven

What We Offer

• Hands-on training and mentorship from experienced professionals
• Exposure to real decision-makers and complex client situations
• Structured learning in professional services and regulated environments
• Clear progression path to senior business development or advisory roles
• Stable base salary with performance-based incentives
• A people-focused firm culture that values quality, responsibility, and long-term growth

Who Should Apply

This role is suitable for individuals who:

• Want to build a serious career in professional services
• Value learning, structure, and mentorship
• Are prepared to invest effort early to gain long-term opportunities

If you are looking for a fast, transactional sales role, this position will not be a good fit.