A Singapore-based merchant house with roots as one of the country’s earliest department stores, operating at Raffles Place from 1934. Historically, the business represented and retailed internationally recognised brands, including Burberry and Leica.
Today, the company focuses on representing and distributing premium international brands across Southeast Asia, working with retailers, hospitality groups, and corporate clients. In addition to its core brand representation and wholesale distribution activities, the business is developing a new vertical focused on curated corporate gifting and institutional supply.
This role sits at the front end of the business — helping identify, approach, and support relationships with retailers, hotels, corporates, and brand partners across Southeast Asia.
You’ll support outreach, research, and deal preparation, working closely with the founder.
Key Responsibilities
- Research and build lists of:
- Retailers & department stores
- Hotels & hospitality gift shops
- Corporate gifting buyers (banks, law firms, MNCs)
- Support outreach campaigns (email, LinkedIn, WhatsApp drafts)
- Track conversations and follow-ups in simple CRM / spreadsheets
- Help prepare:
- Partner pitch decks
- Pricing summaries
- Market entry overviews
- Support coordination with overseas brands (samples, pricing, next steps)
- Assist in preparing for meetings and calls
Who You Are
- Clear communicator (written English matters)
- Commercially curious — you want to understand how deals actually happen
- Comfortable with Excel / Google Sheets
- Organised, reliable, and proactive
- Interested in sales, partnerships, consulting, or entrepreneurship
- Not afraid to follow up and push things forward
What You’ll Gain
- Direct exposure to B2B sales and partnerships
- Understanding of distribution, agency models, and margins
- Founder-led mentorship
- Strong learning curve and real responsibility
- Potential pathway into a full-time or extended role
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Downtown Core