Senior Executive / Deputy Manager, Business Development & Partnerships
About this role
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
This 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
- Internal coordination across project, leasing, and property operations teams
The ideal candidate is structured, proactive, and able to handle both strategic support work (decks, analysis) and execution-level coordination.
Key Responsibilities
1. Business Development & Proposal Support
- Support preparation of RFPs, tenders, and client proposals (structure, formatting, content consolidation)
- Develop and update pitch decks, capability statements, and marketing materials
- Assist in drafting scope of work, pricing frameworks, and submission documents
- Maintain repository of past proposals, templates, and benchmarks
2. Research & Market Intelligence
- Conduct market research on:
o Sustainability trends (e.g. Green Mark, decarbonisation strategies)
o Competitor offerings and pricing benchmarks
o Target client segments (clubs, schools, funds, government agencies)
- Compile insights into presentation-ready formats (slides, briefs, infographics)
3. Project & Client Support
- Support ongoing projects (e.g. asset enhancement, sustainability advisory) through:
o Meeting preparation and note-taking
o Tracking deliverables, timelines, and action items
o Coordinating with internal teams (PM, leasing, operations) and external consultants
- Assist in preparing client reports, presentations, and updates
4. Marketing & Communications
- Support creation of marketing narratives and materials:
o Brochures, one-pagers, event materials (e.g. conferences, exhibitions)
o 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 tracking tools (Excel-based) for:
o Proposal status
o CAPEX / project evaluation inputs
o 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 (must be 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 EstatePLATFORM
Operating DivisionCompany at a glance
Keppel is a global asset manager and operator with strong expertise in sustainability-related solutions spanning the areas of infrastructure, real estate and connectivity. Headquartered in Singapore, Keppel operates in more than 20 countries worldwide, providing critical infrastructure and services for renewables, clean energy, decarbonisation, sustainable urban renewal and digital connectivity.
Keppel creates value for investors and stakeholders through its quality investment platforms and diverse asset portfolios, including private funds and listed real estate and business trusts, and has a total portfolio of S$91 billion of funds under management.
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