Business Development Associate

But First, Coffee Inc.; Mandaluyong; On-site; PHP 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

But First, Coffee Inc. is seeking a Business Development Associate to support and scale sales operations across multiple brands and verticals in Mandaluyong.

You will handle end-to-end sales activities, from inquiry management to closing, ensuring timely responses and strong conversion rates. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams including Franchise, Projects, Marketing, Operations, and Finance to maintain a seamless sales process and client handover after closing, while meeting SLAs

Qualifications

• Background in sales, business development, or account management.
• Ability to manage multiple products, services, and price points.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven.
• Comfortable handling high inquiry volumes in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in franchise, projects, or services sales is an advantage.
• Professional and client-facing demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Handle inbound and outbound sales inquiries across all assigned brands.
• Qualify leads based on budget, timeline, decision-maker, and readiness.
• Manage the full sales cycle: inquiry → proposal → follow-up → closing.
• Maintain consistent follow-ups and ensure no leads are missed or stalled.
• Prepare quotations, proposals, and sales endorsements as needed.
• Maintain accurate and updated sales pipelines and CRM records.
• Coordinate with Franchise, Projects, Marketing, Operations, and Finance teams.
• Ensure proper client handover to relevant internal teams after closing.
• Meet defined response-time SLAs and sales performance targets.

Skills

Sales experience

Multi-brand management

Communication

Organized

Franchise sales experience

Client-facing demeanor

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Job Overview

• We are looking for Business Development Associate to support and scale sales operations across multiple brands and business verticals. This role will handle end-to-end sales activities, from inquiry management to closing, ensuring timely responses, consistent follow-ups, and strong conversion rates. The Sales Associates will work closely with the Business Development Manager and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless sales process and client handover.

Brands & Sales Verticals Covered

• But First, Coffee (BFC) Franchise

• DRYP Franchise

• Project Builders

• But First, Connect

Key Responsibilities

• Handle inbound and outbound sales inquiries across all assigned brands

• Qualify leads based on budget, timeline, decision-maker, and readiness

• Manage the full sales cycle: inquiry → proposal → follow-up → closing

• Maintain consistent follow-ups and ensure no leads are missed or stalled

• Prepare quotations, proposals, and sales endorsements as needed

• Maintain accurate and updated sales pipelines and CRM records

• Coordinate with Franchise, Projects, Marketing, Operations, and Finance teams

• Ensure proper client handover to relevant internal teams after closing

• Meet defined response-time SLAs and sales performance targets

Qualifications & Requirements

• Background in sales, business development, or account management

• Ability to manage multiple products, services, and price points

• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven

• Comfortable handling high inquiry volumes and fast-paced environments

• Experience in franchise, projects, or services sales is an advantage

• Professional and client-facing demeanor

Performance Expectations

• Clear ownership of assigned sales streams and brands

• Timely responses to inquiries in line with defined SLAs

• Accurate and updated sales pipeline tracking

• Consistent follow-ups and conversion monitoring per brand

• Weekly and monthly sales reporting to the Business Development Manager