Handshakes is a data & technology company that delivers corporate intelligence and insights to help businesses uncover hidden risks and make confident, data-driven decisions. Our solutions are trusted across regulated industries for compliance, due diligence, and risk management.
One of our core offerings is the Data Solution providing structured, corporate-related data across ASEAN markets. We empower clients with seamless access to registry data, ownership structures, financials, and more enabling smarter decisions at scale.
Role Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and strategic Data Sales Specialist that is open to work in Singapore.
This role will lead the growth of our data solutions business and we are looking for someone with deep expertise in corporate data, capable of driving go-to-market (GTM) execution from scratch, and building deep client relationships across ASEAN.
Key Responsibilities
- Define Go-to-Market (GTM) Strategy
- Work with your manager to shape and refine your GTM strategy for Handshakes data solutions across target industries and customer segments.
- Territory Planning & Sales Execution
- Identify and plan your sales territory in collaboration with the lead generation team to ensure focused sales execution.
- Pipeline Development & Deal Closure
- Aggressively build your sales pipeline and take full ownership of nurturing opportunities from prospecting to closing.
- Own Revenue KPIs
- Take responsibility for meeting and exceeding sales quotas and revenue goals.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with the marketing and data analytics teams to refine offerings and GTM strategy based on real-time market feedback.
- Strategic Account Management
- Build and expand long-term relationships with key strategic accounts to drive repeat business and upsell opportunities.
What We're Looking For
- 4-6 years of B2B sales experience, preferably in data solution, information services.
- Strong network within one (or more) of the mentioned industries: business information, Financial Services (Banking & Investment), RegTech (KYB/KYC, Risk Management), Business Intelligence & Credit reporting, Big 4 or more.
- Proven success in new business development, pipeline building, and closing enterprise deals.
- A self-starter with independent thinking and creative problem-solving skills someone who thrives in building from scratch.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- Familiarity with regulated industries (e.g., financial services, legal, capital markets, compliance) is a plus.
- This role is open for candidates that are open to based in Singapore.
