Business Development Trainee

About KPay Group

KPay Group, a prominent fintech firm, empowers businesses globally with intuitive, secure technology solutions aimed at streamlining financial management and digital operations. Serving over 89,000 merchants across Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, and Singapore, KPay recently secured a landmark USD 55 million Series A funding in 2024, the largest in the payments sector worldwide that year. The company has earned multiple accolades including PayTech of the Year at the 2025 Asia FinTech Awards and recognition on Forbes Asia’s 100 to Watch and Singapore's Top FinTech Companies lists.

Role Overview and Responsibilities

This traineeship program offers a valuable opportunity to gain practical experience in B2B sales and market research. As a Business Development Trainee, you will collaborate with the Business Development team to explore markets, engage merchants, and identify sales prospects. Key duties include:

• Visiting designated business locations to connect with merchants and owners
• Conducting market research to gather insights on customer preferences and industry movements
• Spotting potential business opportunities and qualifying sales leads
• Introducing merchants to KPay's product offerings and building positive engagements
• Maintaining precise records of market data and customer feedback
• Monitoring competitors and emerging trends
• Working closely with mentors to refine outreach approaches
• Representing KPay professionally within the business community

Learning Outcomes

This program is structured to develop essential commercial and interpersonal skills through hands-on tasks. Trainees will enhance abilities such as market research execution, confidence in client communication, opportunity identification in B2B sales, understanding of customer needs and challenges, trending market analysis, as well as resilience and problem-solving in a dynamic workplace.

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is a motivated learner with a positive demeanor and excellent communication skills. No prior sales experience is required, but candidates should demonstrate comfort interacting with new people, intellectual curiosity, proactive behavior, resilience under pressure, organizational skills, and capacity to work collaboratively with a sense of ownership.

Work Environment and Benefits

KPay provides a stimulating environment within a rapidly expanding fintech firm. Trainees receive practical mentorship, structured coaching, and hands-on experience with Singapore’s SME and fintech sectors. The role offers meaningful, measurable projects and a supportive, team-oriented atmosphere fostering professional growth.