Marketing & Business Development

2-Year Contract
Start latest by 1 December 2025

Introduction

You are someone who enjoys connecting people with opportunities — part storyteller, part strategist, and part relationship-builder. You are excited by the challenge of crafting messages that resonate, building pipelines that convert, and cultivating partnerships that last

At Skillseed, we believe in co-creating a more just, trust-filled, and hopeful future by weaving together communities and nurturing the strengths within them

If you are energised by building strong relationships, growing visibility through effective marketing, and developing opportunities that sustain impact, we’d love for you to consider joining us as our Marketing & Business Development Executive

If this resonates with you, let’s take this further. 

Overview 

We are seeking a dynamic and resourceful Marketing & Business Development candidate to manage external communications, strengthen our brand presence, and build a sustainable pipeline of leads and partnerships. You will play a critical role in ensuring our work is seen, understood, and connected to the right partners, funders, and communities.

Job Role – What You Will Be Doing

Marketing & Communications 

  • Develop and execute marketing strategies to promote Skillseed’s initiatives and programme outcomes

  • Manage Skillseed’s digital presence (with a focus on LinkedIn, our website, newsletter updates, and occasional use of other socials Instagram)

  • Craft compelling content (posts, stories, reports, case studies) that highlight impact and engage stakeholders

  • Track and analyse campaign performance to refine strategies for greater reach, resonance and responses

Business Development & Partnerships 

  • Build, maintain, and cultivate a pipeline of leads with potential funders, partners, and collaborators with digital tools

  • Research and identify partnership opportunities aligned with Skillseed’s mission and our programmes’ objectives

  • Maintain strong, trust-based relationships with partners and stakeholders

  • Support proposal writing, pitch development, and client-facing materials to secure new opportunities

CRM & Relationship Management 

  • Use CRM systems to track leads, manage follow-ups, and ensure timely communication with prospects

  • Establish systems to sustain long-term relationships with stakeholders, funders, and community partners

  • Keep meticulous records of interactions, opportunities, and partnership status

Cross-Team Collaboration 

  • Work closely with the rest of the team to ensure marketing and business development efforts align with Skillseed’s vision 

  • Contribute to reporting and storytelling by translating programmes’ progress and impact into communication pieces for stakeholders and funders

Job Requirements – What We Are Looking For 

Professional Experience & Skills 

  • Proven track record (minimally 2 years) in marketing, communications, or business development, ideally in the training industry 

  • Familiarity with CRM platforms (e.g., HubSpot, Salesforce, Zoho) and ability to build and maintain a structured pipeline of leads

  • Strong proficiency with LinkedIn (posting, networking, analytics), email marketing, and experience managing brand presence across digital platforms

  • Excellent communication and writing skills — able to craft compelling content tailored to different audiences

  • Strong relationship-building skills, with a track record of cultivating and sustaining partnerships

  • Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities under tight timelines

Mindset & Attributes 

  • A self-starter who thrives on initiative, creativity, and ownership of outcomes

  • Strategic yet hands-on — equally comfortable developing plans and rolling up your sleeves to execute them

  • Empathetic, relational, and values-driven, with a passion for community impact

  • Meticulous in managing follow-ups and details, while also energised by the big-picture vision

  • Adaptable and resourceful in navigating ambiguity and evolving circumstances

Other Requirements 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Communications, Business, or related field, or equivalent experience

  • Comfortable with digital tools (Google Workspace, Canva, project management tools)

  • Excellent presentation, writing and networking skills 

  • Availability for occasional evening/weekend events to engage with community activities (time-off will be provided)

Projected Start Date (Important!) 

  • We are looking for a candidate who is available to start as soon as possible, latest by 1 December 2025

What We Offer

  • Contract Terms – A 2-year full-time contract with competitive remuneration (between $3.8k to $4.5k), commensurate with experience. At Skillseed we are in it for the long haul; likewise when we select teammates. There is therefore potential for renewal beyond 2 years based on company performance and mutual agreement

  • Work-Life Balance – Hybrid working arrangements (in-person and remote work), with 2 days WFH, 3 days WFO, and adjustable start/end times daily, with occasional evening/weekend commitments to engage with community activities (with Time-off provided) 

  • Centrally located work venue on WFO days @Waterloo Centre 

  • Meaningful Work – An opportunity to contribute to a pioneering project that directly impacts residents’ health, well-being, and sense of belonging 

  • Professional Growth – Exposure to cross-sector collaboration with community leaders, subject matter experts, and social impact stakeholders

  • Supportive Environment – A values-driven team that emphasises learning, empathy, and collaboration. You will be supported by our admin and finance team as well as intern(s) in executing the logistical arrangements of programmes

  • Positive Office Culture – A fun, non-stuffy, and relaxed workplace where professionalism is balanced with warmth, authenticity, and good humour

Ready to apply?

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Please share the following with us in this google form:

  1. Your CV – highlighting relevant experiences in marketing, business development and partnership management. Please include your portfolio of campaigns or pipelines you’ve built or sustained, indicating your metrics of success as well as all the relevant CRM, GenAI and content creation tools that you are familiar with using. Please also include a link to your Linkedin Profile.

  2. A Cover Letter – sharing why you’re interested in this role, how your experiences and strengths align with the responsibilities, and what excites you about working with communities.

  3. A little about you – please include your MBTI profile and your Gretchen Rubin Tendency (Upholder, Questioner, Obliger, Rebel) so we can better understand your working style and how you thrive in a team.

  4. References/referral letters - Please include at least one reference from previous employers who can attest to your capabilities in this particular area.

We are less concerned with perfect resumes and more interested in understanding who you are, how you work, and what motivates you. 

Due to limited bandwidth, we regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified. But know that we appreciate every candidate who takes the effort to apply. Thank you!

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