Bouldering
Gladson Khoo
Business Development Executive
Singapore,Singapore
Summary
Driven Business Development Executive with career history in multi-state distributed businesses and proven skill in hiring, developing and retaining high-performance teams. Motivating leader with strengths in building strategic relationships to support key business initiatives. Highly skilled in change management, management transition and merger integration. Offering excellent interpersonal and communication skills and experience managing matrixed organizations.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Business Development Executive
Jacobson Global Logistics
Singapore, Singapore
08.2022 - Current
- Communicated directly with customers and partners to build strong business networks and relationships.
- Developed and executed strategic initiatives to implement key changes and improvements in business development and sales programs.
- Identified and pursued valuable business opportunities to generate new company revenue and improve bottom line profit.
- Researched product pricing, ratings and performance and created comparison spreadsheets to evaluate competitors.
- Identified revenue opportunities by collaborating with distribution partners.
Financial Advisor Trainee
Advisors Alliance Group, AIA
Singapore
03.2021 - 07.2022
- During my time with AAG, I have learnt to manage my expectations while developing the soft skills in engaging with different profiles.
- Attended training courses to build understanding of processes, techniques and industry.
- Participated in on-the-job training, working closely with supervisors and coworkers and asking appropriate questions.
- Helped individuals and families build and execute wealth management strategies based on unique goals and objectives.
- Met with clients to discuss assets, expenses and long-term and short-term investment goals to devise personalized financial plans.
- Developed personal rapport with each client to maintain customer loyalty and establish long-term accounts.
- Expanded customer base through community outreach and strategic business partnerships.
Telemarketer
Belief Advisors
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Completed daily cold calling and outreach to build sales pipeline.
- Answered questions about company offerings with knowledgeable responses about products and services.
- Built relationships with customers using strong persuasion and active listening skills.
- Called prospective customers in designated market area to qualify leads.
- Trained and mentored new telemarketers on best practices, communication strategies and performance standards.
IT Salesperson
Harvey Norman, SITEX Show
Singapore, Singapore
11.2018 - 11.2018
- Attained highest sales for 4 consecutive days.
- Collaborated with customers and asked questions to assess needs and budgets.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
- Recommended Lenovo products and explained features and costs to help customers make educated buying decisions.
Roadshow Crowd Puller
Prudential
Singapore
11.2017 - 11.2017
- Worked with customers to understand needs and provide excellent service.
- Offered friendly and efficient service to customers, handled challenging situations with ease.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
Certified Lifeguard
The American Club
Singapore
11.2014 - 01.2015
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Observed weather and water conditions and alerted visitors to potential dangers, storms and rip currents.
- Completed basic maintenance and repairs to keep pools functioning properly.
- Detailed factors such as weather, incidents and aid rendered in daily reports to management.
- Checked water readings regularly to keep chemicals at safe levels and avoid potential illnesses among patrons.
Education
GEC 'O' Levels - General Studies
Teck Whye Secondary School
Choa Chu Kang, Singapore 01.2011 - 12.2014
GCE ‘A' Levels - Commerce
Millennia Institute
Singapore 02.2015 - 12.2019
Skills
Business development and planning
Accomplishments
- Awarded the Edusave Award for achievement, Good Leadership and Service (EAGLES) in 2019 - for demonstrating leadership qualities, service to community and schools, excellence in non-academic activities, and good conduct.
- Headed a recreational club - Healthy Lifestyle Advocates, in 2019, planning and training individuals towards attaining their desired fitness goals.
- Represented the school in the NSG Cross Country Championship A Division Boys, in both Team and Individual Level in 2018.
- Awarded the Edusave Certificate of Academic Achievement in 2018 - for achieving good academic performance and demonstrating good conduct.
- Attained the 'Bronze Level' National Youth Achievement Award Singapore in August 2013.
Interests
Kayaking
Swimming
Cycling
Hobbies
My hobbies revolves around outdoor activities - from cycling around Singapore, to having a chill picnic in the evening. These activities help me to strike a balance between work and play, and most importantly, keeping my body active.
On top of that, I often find ways to push my physical limits. One example will be the ongoing process of overcoming my fear of heights. It has always been something that I find great discomfort in, since a young age. However, as I mature with age, I seek to completely overcome my acrophobia through the challenges I face while participating in height-related activities.
Apart from my outdoor adventures, I appreciate the elegance of culinary art. Exploring different cuisines and developing my own recipes, allows me to stay connected to my domestic self.
Timeline
Business Development Executive
Jacobson Global Logistics
08.2022 - Current
Financial Advisor Trainee
Advisors Alliance Group, AIA
03.2021 - 07.2022
Telemarketer
Belief Advisors
03.2020 - 06.2020
IT Salesperson
Harvey Norman, SITEX Show
11.2018 - 11.2018
Roadshow Crowd Puller
Prudential
11.2017 - 11.2017
GCE ‘A' Levels - Commerce
Millennia Institute
02.2015 - 12.2019
Certified Lifeguard
The American Club
11.2014 - 01.2015
GEC 'O' Levels - General Studies
Teck Whye Secondary School
01.2011 - 12.2014
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