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Joel Wong

Joel Wong

Singapore

Summary

Performance-oriented sales and business development professional offering exceptional record of achievement over a 7-year career. Tenacious manager with strategic and analytical approach to solving problems, bringing in customers and accomplishing profit targets. Drives competitive growth through proactive relationship building and pursuit of business opportunities. Diligent in building and retaining accounts by providing support and attentive service.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Co-founder/Director of Business Development

Lobang Labbit Private Limited
01.2021 - Current
  • Co-founder of ‘Labbit’, a marketing and rewards app
  • Spearheaded the entire business development (onboarded 57 companies within the first three months of launch)
  • Consistently working on acquiring new businesses through cold leads daily and ensuring referrals simultaneously
  • Comfortable with challenging discussions, negotiations, and persuading business owners from various industries
  • Efficient in both B2B and B2C channels
  • Devising marketing campaigns and features to increase userbase and downloads (garnered 36,000 users within the first quarter of app launch)
  • Initiated and took on the role of being the sole customer service staff, personally replying to all queries/feedback/complaints from users and merchants to understand their psychology and behaviour, which is pivotal for not only developing future campaigns but also to knowing what is needed to enhance their current experience
  • Generate daily content within the app, such as articles, quizzes, and surveys, to maintain user’s attention and attract prospective businesses to the marketing potential of the app
  • Led and managed the operations team of 10
  • Ensuring both the app and the backend are running smoothly
  • Key partner in the project management of the app since inception
  • This involves working with timelines, deliverables with the backend developers, legal and marketing, and others
  • Once helped the company to reduce the cost of around $24,000 (representing 23% of total cost) on a contract by identifying the crucial details within

Client Advisor (Assistant Vice President)

United Overseas Bank
04.2020 - 01.2021
  • Manage a portfolio of around 450 Privilege Banking clients, minimum AUM(Asset Under Management) of $350,000 per account
  • Experienced and proficient in working with directors and business owners from different industries, as they form around 70% of the portfolio
  • Engineered investment solutions and advisory, taking into account clients’ expectations and returns

Priority Banking Relationship Manager (Standard Chartered Bank Designation Title ~ Associate Relationship Manager, Priority)

Standard Chartered Bank
04.2016 - 03.2020
  • Promoted twice by exceeding both the sales target along with having perfect compliance score
  • Started as a Personal Banker in 4th April 2016 to 30th November 2018
  • Promoted to Senior Personal Banker in 1st June 2018 to 30th November 2018
  • Promoted to Priority Banking Relationship Manager in 1st December 2018 to 31st March 2020
  • Managed a portfolio of around 300 Priority Banking clients, minimum AUM(Asset Under Management) of $200,000 per account
  • Products covered: Bancassurance, Unit Trust, Fixed Coupon Note, Fixed Income, Dual Currency Investments, Universal Life, Premium Financing, Leverage, Product Financing, Loan Switch

Assistant Manager

Forte Organisation – Appco Group Asia
09.2013 - 09.2015
  • Reported directly to Managing Director, managing 2 campaigns concurrently with 20 to 25 sales staff
  • B2B direct sales - conducting face-to-face sales presentations based on client’s products and services
  • Assume managerial roles in the team, mentoring and coaching new team members on sales skills, implementing sales strategy and personal development
  • Involved in strategic campaign and territorial planning matters
  • Career Milestones:

- November 2013 – September 2015: Every week - Top performer in individual sales consistently out of 300 sales people. Commission earned per month = $3,000 - $4,000/month vs 90% of the 300 sales staff (whose average commission was $2,000/month)

- Promoted to 4 different stages throughout a short timespan of 2 years, being the fastest promotion within the company with around 300 people

- Managed to built a team of 12-15 members, which is consistently in the top 5 in the whole of Asia; arguably one of the best performing managers in Asia

- Constantly selected to represent the Singapore office on regional and international Office Visits and Award Ceremonies and Rest & Relaxation (R&R) trips

Financial Services Consultant

AIA Singapore Private Limited
12.2011 - 07.2014
  • Development and management of client accounts
  • Goal setting: Commission of $2,000 per month, and at least 1 Life Case every month
  • Deal with people from all walks of life: Managers, elders, housewives, students
  • Conduct face-to-face sales presentations
  • Career Milestone:

- Became a member of the ‘Rising Stars’ Club within 9 months while still a full-time student – an individual can only be in the club if he makes a commission of at least $18,000 annually

Military Pilot Cadet

Republic of Singapore Air Force
01.2009 - 10.2009
  • Selection process comes in 3 stages:

1. An IQ and Aptitude Test

2. Going through a Pilot Selection Board, which is an interview with a panel of 3 to 4 high ranking officers

3. Lastly, a stringent aeromedical checkup

  • Conducted presentations towards an audience consisting of 7 high-ranking officers and fellow cadets
  • Able to cope with the pressure of conducting presentations towards an audience consisting of high-ranking personnel

Naval Diver

Republic of Singapore Navy
02.2008 - 04.2010
  • Often tasked with the responsibility to brief my team on upcoming tasks and ‘mission’ details
  • Familiar and comfortable with doing presentations and highlight any technical details required

Education

Bachelor in Banking and Finance (Hons) -

Singapore Institute of Management – University of London
01.2013

A’ Levels -

Yishun Junior College
01.2007

O’ Levels -

Sembawang Secondary School
01.2004

Skills

  • Business Development and Retention
  • Lead Generation
  • Account Management
  • Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Customer Needs Assessment
  • Customer Retention
  • Client Service
  • Sales Closing
  • Consulting
  • Interpersonal Communication Skills
  • Relationship Selling
  • Lead Prospecting

References

Available upon request

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin)
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)

Timeline

Co-founder/Director of Business Development

Lobang Labbit Private Limited
01.2021 - Current

Client Advisor (Assistant Vice President)

United Overseas Bank
04.2020 - 01.2021

Priority Banking Relationship Manager (Standard Chartered Bank Designation Title ~ Associate Relationship Manager, Priority)

Standard Chartered Bank
04.2016 - 03.2020

Assistant Manager

Forte Organisation – Appco Group Asia
09.2013 - 09.2015

Financial Services Consultant

AIA Singapore Private Limited
12.2011 - 07.2014

Military Pilot Cadet

Republic of Singapore Air Force
01.2009 - 10.2009

Naval Diver

Republic of Singapore Navy
02.2008 - 04.2010

Bachelor in Banking and Finance (Hons) -

Singapore Institute of Management – University of London

A’ Levels -

Yishun Junior College

O’ Levels -

Sembawang Secondary School
Joel Wong