Assistant Manager Business Development

ZUS Coffee Philippines; Metro Manila; On-site; PHP 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

ZUS Coffee Philippines is seeking a Business Development Assistant Manager to drive growth by identifying new retail opportunities, pursuing partnerships, and expanding the store network in Metro Manila.

You will build strong relationships with developers and landlords, negotiate renewal terms, prepare compelling proposals, and collaborate with marketing, operations, and finance to ensure excellent service delivery and revenue growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or related field.
• 3+ years in business development, sales, lease management, or related role.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and industry trends.
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Willingness to travel.
• Experience negotiating with LGUs.
• Holder of a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, markets, and partnerships.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients, stakeholders, and partners.
• Manage and negotiate sustainable rental renewal terms with existing accounts
• Prepare and deliver business presentations, proposals, and contracts.
• Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, operations, finance) to ensure client satisfaction and service delivery.
• Monitor and analyze sales performance, preparing regular reports for management.
• Conduct feasibility studies, market research, and competitor analysis to support decision-making.
• Coordination and negotiation with Local Government Units (LGUs) to ensure smooth implementation of company initiatives and compliance with local regulations.

Skills

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation

Relationship building

Travel willingness

LGU coordination

Driver's license

Business development

Lease management

Market awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or related field

Job description

The Business Development Assistant Manager is responsible for driving business growth by identifying opportunities for retail expansion, building strong client relationships with key developers and lessors, and developing strategies to increase revenue and store network presence. The role requires a proactive, results-driven professional with strong negotiation and communication skills.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, markets, and partnerships.
• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with clients, stakeholders, and partners.
• Manage and negotiate sustainable rental renewal terms with existing accounts
• Prepare and deliver business presentations, proposals, and contracts.
• Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, operations, finance) to ensure client satisfaction and service delivery.
• Monitor and analyze sales performance, preparing regular reports for management.
• Conduct feasibility studies, market research, and competitor analysis to support decision‑making.
• Coordination and negotiation with Local Government Units (LGUs) to ensure smooth implementation of company initiatives and compliance with local regulations.

JOB COMPETENCIES/REQUIREMENTS:

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Economics, or a related field
• Proven experience (at least 3 years) in business development, sales, lease management, or a related role.
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and industry trends
• Ability to build and maintain professional relationships
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Willingness to travel
• With experience in negotiation and coordination with the LGUs
• Holder of a valid driver's license.

Working Conditions

• Field work, frequent travel outside the office for meetings and site saturation/acquisition