Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Software
Certification
Timeline
Generic
Arun Muralidharan

Arun Muralidharan

Business Development Manager-Digital & Service Business, APAC

Summary

Dynamic Business Development Manager with a proven track record, excelling in strategic consultative selling and relationship development. Achieved significant sales growth through innovative digital transformation initiatives, demonstrating strong decision-making and project management skills. Adept at leading teams and driving business success in competitive markets.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
6
6
Certificates

Work History

Business Development Manager-Digital & Service

Spirax Sarco Singapore Pte Ltd
04.2025 - Current

· Implemented global digital and service strategies across Spirax Opco's to align with corporate goals.

· Researched markets for new business opportunities in APAC priority sectors.

· Led APAC Digital Services as divisional BDO, managing strategy execution and regional hubs.

· Worked with sales leadership to create targeted sales strategies and launch new services in key areas.

· Supported business development through ideation, feedback, Digital Transformation

· Secured key F&B customer success in SEA (4 plants) through EMS (WAGES) digital transformation and energy audits.

· Expanded business on Jurong Island with EMS and explosion-proof digitalization projects.

· Launched WAGES & Zero Carbon initiatives in GCN, Korea (£25M opportunity, 25 sites), and India (7 plants, £15M).

· Enabled APAC division to surpass digital targets by £7M for FY2025.marketing, and industry events.

Digital Service Sales Manager

Schneider Electric Singapore Pte Ltd
06.2012 - 03.2025

Manage and grow country digital service sales accounts across advisor and analytics platforms (BA/PA/EAA/ETE/EAARD/PWI/ETAP). Coordinate with presales, sales, digital solution architects, tendering, and operations teams to drive and standardize digital opportunities.

DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION

· 2023: $6.5M sales, 15,000 digital assets AUM achieved

· 2022: $6M sales target, 25,000 digital assets AUM reached

· 2021: $4M digitalization target met

· Over 50 accounts digitalized and increasing

Brightsun Electrical Pte Ltd

Marine Project Manager
10.2011 - 05.2012
  • Develop new sales accounts with ship owners by pitching the Support and services provided by Bright sun Electrical Pte ltd.
  • To assist and promote the business development of the concern.
  • To Manage marine related projects handled by Bright sun Marine Pte ltd
  • Look after the Operations from quote to commission and handing over of projects.
  • To look after and manage the manpower operations.
  • To handle the technicalities of projects handled

ASSITANT TECHNICAL SUPERINTENDENT

SUNCE SHIP MANAGEMENT PTE LTD
07.2010 - 09.2011
  • To Assist the Technical Superintendent on Technical matters on tanker vessels managed by Sunce.
  • Look after the purchase for 4 tanker vessel.
  • To look after and manage the vessel technical operations.
  • To appoint agents and ship chandlers for all vessels depending on the vessels next port of call.
  • To make sure all safety standards, certification and annual services are duly met and cleared for the vessels handled.
  • To manage project concerning upgradation of vessels.

TRIDENT OFFSHORE ENGINEERING PTE LTD

OPERATIONS/ENGINEERING MANAGER
07.2007 - 02.2010

· Directed daily HVAC operations throughout the full project lifecycle, from construction to commissioning, for offshore modules, rigs, and vessels.

· Managed client communications, secured contracts, and drove sales initiatives.

· Oversaw project planning, system installation, and end-to-end operational management.

· Implemented continuous improvement strategies to optimize processes and enhance profit margins.

· Served as an ASHRAE associate member for Trident Offshore Engineering.

· Acted as management representative for ISO and Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) compliance activities.

Education

Master of Science - Engineering Business Management

Coventry University
Singapore
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Anna University
India
04.2001 -

Skills

Business development strategy

Relationship development

Decision-making

Strategic Thinking

Strategic consultative selling

Negotiation

Project & Tender Management

Technical and Product Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Adaptability and Resilience

Effective Communication

Team Leadership

Software

Auto Cad, Pro-E & Ansys

AMOS, Primavera, Microsoft Project Microsoft office

Struxureware Lite, Power Monitoring Expert SE SAAS Advisor platforms

Sales Force, Power BI, Tableau

Certification

Consultative selling & Customer success manager certification

Timeline

Business Development Manager-Digital & Service

Spirax Sarco Singapore Pte Ltd
04.2025 - Current

Digital Service Sales Manager

Schneider Electric Singapore Pte Ltd
06.2012 - 03.2025

Brightsun Electrical Pte Ltd

Marine Project Manager
10.2011 - 05.2012

ASSITANT TECHNICAL SUPERINTENDENT

SUNCE SHIP MANAGEMENT PTE LTD
07.2010 - 09.2011

TRIDENT OFFSHORE ENGINEERING PTE LTD

OPERATIONS/ENGINEERING MANAGER
07.2007 - 02.2010

Master of Science - Engineering Business Management

Coventry University
04.2001 -

Bachelor of Engineering - Mechanical Engineering

Anna University
04.2001 -
Arun Muralidharan Business Development Manager-Digital & Service Business, APAC