1) Job Title: Business Development Director(Art Supplies Industry)
2) Department : Business Development Department
3) Location: Singapore-China
4) Reports to:Managing Diretor
5) Job Description:
We are a rapidly growing retail and wholesale enterprise specializing in art supplies, dedicated to providing high-quality tools for artists, educational institutions, and creative enthusiasts. We seek a visionary Business Development Director to lead the team in breaking performance ceilings, integrating global resources, building a diversified art ecosystem, and driving the company to become an industry leader.
Core Responsibilities:
1. Revenue Growth Strategy
- Develop and execute a 3-year business growth plan to increase market share and profitability.
- Analyze market trends and identify high-potential categories (e.g., digital art supplies, eco-friendly materials, educational kits).
- Optimize pricing, channel, and supply chain strategies to achieve 30% YoY revenue growth.
2. Global Brand Partnerships & Product Expansion
- Lead partnerships with international art brands(EU/US/Japan/Korea) to secure exclusive distribution rights in Singapore.
- Negotiate cross-border agreements, manage brand onboarding, marketing support, and inventory coordination.
- Manage art materials suppliers(sourcing, price negotiations in English and Mandarin).
- Develop emerging product lines (e.g., art therapy tools, IP collaborations).
3. Owned Brand Incubation & Operations
- Lead end-to-end development of proprietary art supply brands (0-1), covering product design, production partnerships, and brand positioning.
- Formulate integrated online-offline marketing strategies to create category bestsellers (e.g., professional-grade materials/child-safe art supplies).
4. Retail Network Expansion & Model Innovation
- - Expand footprint in Singaporean malls, art districts, and pop-ups (target: +5 retail locations in 3 years).
- Design "Art Retail+" concepts (e.g., in-store workshops, gallery exhibitions).
5. China Market Entry & Subsidiary Establishment
- Leverage familiarity with China’s business landscape, mainstream channels, and art supply industry resources.
- Organize participation in key China exhibitions (e.g., CSF Culture Fair, China International Consumer Products Expo, Canton Fair, Shanghai Art Supplies Expo) to boost brand exposure.
- Requirement:Bilingual proficiency in art supply terminology; ability to frequently travel to China, negotiate fluently in Mandarin with local suppliers, and draft contracts in Chinese.
6. Art Ecosystem Partnerships
- - Forge partnerships with local institutions (e.g., UAS,NAFA, LASALLE, SOTA, galleries, art festivals) to co-develop products/courses for new product launches.
- Develop B2B markets:MOE school procurement, corporate art team-building services, art studio partnerships, cultural project customization, and art-tech innovation.
7. Qualifications:
1）. Experience:
- 5+ years in retail/FMCG business development; candidates with art supplies, stationery, or industry resources preferred.
- Proven track record in leading international brand acquisitions, owned brand development, or omnichannel expansion projects.
2）. Skills:
- Bilingual Mastery: Native-level Mandarin and business-fluent English for communication, negotiation, proposal writing, and drafting/amending supply contracts with international teams.
- Data-Driven: Proficient in using AI tools to analyze sales/user data and formulate growth strategies.
- Resource Integration:Established network with art academies, brands, commercial real estate, etc.
- Leadership:Experience managing 10+ cross-functional team members.
3）. Attributes:
- Passion for the art industry with deep understanding of creator needs and usage scenarios.
- Adaptable to fast-paced startup environments; capable of managing multiple strategic projects concurrently.
9. We Offer:
- Compensation: Base salary + high-potential performance bonus + equity incentives
- Resources: International travel budget
- Career Growth: Role as core decision-maker leading major strategic initiatives
- Art Perks: Complimentary access to master workshops + priority product trials
10. About Us:
UMISTRONG is Singapore’s art supply ecosystem provider, representing 10+ global brands (e.g., Winsor & Newton, Pébéo, Mont Marte, Faber-Castell, 红星 Hongxing, 一得阁 Yidege) and operating its owned brand UMISTRONG. We partner deeply with institutions like NAFA, LASALLE, SOTA, and MOE schools. Join us to redefine art.
