Venture Development Manager

Overview:

This position is centered on advancing business development and product validation efforts by building collaborations with prominent consumer brands throughout Asia. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in business strategy along with experience in product commercialization.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, engage, and nurture relationships with established consumer brands in Asia to explore product validation and partnership opportunities.
• Lead business development initiatives, including partner sourcing, opportunity analysis, proposal formulation, and negotiation of partnerships.
• Work closely with partners to define, structure, and implement product validation projects from initial concept through market testing.
• Oversee the entire product development and commercialization lifecycle, liaising with partners and internal teams.
• Conduct market analysis, consumer validation, and competitive assessments to determine product-market alignment and commercial potential.
• Create financial models, business cases, revenue projections, and investment estimates to support informed decision-making.
• Formulate and design business models, growth strategies, and commercialization plans for validated products.
• Establish key performance indicators (KPIs), success metrics, financial objectives, and project timelines.
• Assist with regular management reporting, budgeting, audit requirements, and various financial accounting tasks.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams and manage multiple projects simultaneously to ensure successful execution.
• Support the COO with designated finance, reporting, and operational functions to ensure efficient project execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 3 to 7 years of experience in business development, venture building, corporate innovation, strategy, product management, or similar areas.
• Experience with consumer products, retail businesses, or industries such as FMCG, food, and beverage is preferred.
• Demonstrated success in forming strategic partnerships and managing external stakeholders.
• Experience in launching, developing, or scaling new products or businesses.