Business Development Intern

Position: Business Development Executive

About the Company

Axcel Partners is a strategic growth partner for ambitious businesses seeking to scale with confidence. We bring together deep expertise across Business Advisory, Human Capital, Recruitment, Technology, Marketing, Finance, and Operations to deliver practical, end-to-end solutions that drive measurable outcomes. More than consultants, we are partners in transformation, helping organisations strengthen their foundations, accelerate growth, and build sustainable success in an increasingly competitive business landscape.

Are you passionate about building relationships, closing deals, and driving business growth? If you’re highly motivated, results-oriented, and eager to build a successful career in sales, we’d love to hear from you.

As a Business Development Executive, you’ll work alongside experienced sales leaders and gain exposure to multiple industries including Business Advisory, Human Resources, Recruitment, Technology, and Marketing. This role offers accelerated learning, structured mentorship, and a clear pathway towards leadership positions.

Whether you’re a fresh graduate or someone looking to kickstart your career in business development, this is an opportunity to grow with a fast-expanding company.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Identify and develop new business opportunities through networking, referrals, and outbound outreach.
• Build strong relationships with prospective and existing clients.
• Understand clients’ business challenges and recommend suitable solutions across our advisory, HR, recruitment, technology, and marketing services.
• Prepare proposals, conduct presentations, and negotiate commercial terms.
• Work closely with internal consultants and delivery teams to ensure an excellent client experience.
• Manage your sales pipeline and consistently achieve individual and team targets.
• Stay updated on industry trends and identify new market opportunities.

What We’re Looking For

• Diploma or Degree in any discipline.
• Fresh graduates are highly encouraged to apply.
• Passion for sales, business development, and relationship management.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly driven, resilient, and goal-oriented.
• Self-motivated with a positive learning attitude.
• Able to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
• No prior sales experience required—we value attitude over experience.

What You’ll Gain

• Learn directly from accomplished sales leaders and experienced business consultants.
• Comprehensive sales and business development training.
• Exposure to multiple high-growth industries and business functions.
• Fast-track career progression based on performance.
• Clear advancement opportunities to become a Senior Business Development Executive, Business Development Manager, Sales Manager, and eventually Sales Leader.
• Attractive performance incentives and uncapped commission structure.
• Collaborative and entrepreneurial work culture where high performers are recognised and rewarded.

This is in partnership with the Employment and Employability Institute Pte Ltd (“e2i”). e2i is the empowering network for workers and employers seeking employment and employability solutions. e2i serves as a bridge between workers and employers, connecting with workers to offer job security through job-matching, career guidance and skills upgrading services, and partnering employers to address their manpower needs through recruitment, training, and job redesign solutions. e2i is a tripartite initiative of the National Trades Union Congress set up to support nation-wide manpower and skills upgrading initiatives. By applying for this role, you consent to recruitSG’s PDPA and e2i’s PDPA.