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Senior Business Development Executive, China

Aurora Energy Research Open · verified Sep 23, 2026
Hybrid Singapore Full-time Senior Business Development

At a glance

Senior Business Development role at Aurora Energy Research. Singapore · full-time.

Pay not stated

RoleBusiness Development
SenioritySenior
LocationSingapore
WorkplaceHybrid
EmploymentFull-time
PostedAug 31, 2026 · 3w ago
Role brief

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What you'll do

  • Build and advance a portfolio of prospects and clients across China and the wider APAC region
  • Lead complex, multi-country sales processes, including occasional deals spanning NORAM and EMEA
  • Present research, data and software solutions, then shape proposals for current and prospective customers
  • Negotiate structured agreements with C-suite decision-makers at major Chinese companies
  • Keep Salesforce stages aligned with required sales processes and help improve existing or develop new products

What you bring

  • At least six years in business development, sales or account management, with proof of closing complex, high-value deals
  • A record of selling to C-suite leaders, investment committees or boards in competitive settings
  • Native Mandarin and business-level English, with Cantonese as an added advantage
  • Strong self-management, communication and commercial judgment, including the ability to build senior-level trust

Who this fits

This suits a senior individual contributor who wants direct ownership of commercial results across China and APAC. You’ll need to work independently, pursue individual and team targets, and engage senior stakeholders confidently. The role is based in Shanghai and may involve occasional deals across NORAM and EMEA.

From the employer

About the position

Join our Commercial team in Shanghai, China

Aurora is an industry leader in energy market forecasts, analysis, and consultancy — built on a highly skilled technical team and a commercial organization that is deeply integrated with the world's most influential energy sector participants. We are seeking a Senior Business Development Executive to lead growth across China and the broader APAC region, helping clients navigate the energy transition through Aurora's research, data, and software solutions.


This is a senior individual contributor role with real commercial ownership. You will manage a portfolio of high-value prospects and clients, lead complex multi-stakeholder sales processes, and play a meaningful role in shaping how Aurora grows in one of the world's most dynamic energy markets.

  • Qualify, develop and maintain sales opportunities through the company and product knowledge, researching consumer needs, and identifying how our solutions can meet them. Predominantly in China, but there will be an expectation of leading multi-country deals across APAC and occasionally NORAM and EMEA
  • Represent Aurora across the industry, with a comprehensive understanding of our offerings
  • Pitch our offerings and make proposals to existing and potential customers
  • Negotiate and contract structured offers with C-suite decisions makers from some of the largest companies in China
  • Use Salesforce CRM to ensure standard processes during all sales stages
  • Contribute to new product development and improving our existing offerings

Required attributes:
  • Minimum of 6 years’ experience in business development, sales, or account management — with a demonstrable track record of closing complex, high-value deals
  • Strong commercial mindset, including creativity and intuition for opportunities that create impact and commercial success
  • Experience selling into senior stakeholders (C-suite, investment committees, board level) in competitive environments
  • Strong organizational discipline and a high degree of self-direction; this role requires someone who leads themselves as much as they are led
  • Motivated by achieving tangible individual and team commercial targets
  • Exceptional communication skills — written, verbal, and in the room — with the confidence to challenge, advise, and build trust at a senior level
  • Evidence of strong performance in team-oriented environments
  • Intellectual curiosity combined with an eagerness to learn about the energy transition, Aurora, Aurora’s clients and how we can support them
  • Essential - native fluency in Mandarin, business fluency in English.
Desirable attributes:
  • Cantonese fluency
  • Experience in business development, account management or client success within the energy sector
  • Experience selling research or some form of subscription service
  • Experience with Salesforce or other CRM system
  • Previous professional exposure to energy economics, power markets and power networks would be an advantage

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