Business Development Associate

Corporate Executive Search, Inc. (CESI); Philippines; Remote; PHP 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Corporate Executive Search, Inc. (CESI) is seeking a commercially minded recent graduate to drive international business development in financial services.

You will identify and engage prospective clients across Africa and the Middle East, build relationships with owners, finance executives, and investors, and shape funding solutions tailored to client needs. You’ll collaborate with a small, dynamic team to qualify leads, discuss opportunities, and connect clients with trade finance and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Banking, Economics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Fresh graduates welcome; prior sales/BD experience encouraged.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Experience researching and analyzing business finances.
• Able to work with international clients across cultures.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Identify and connect with prospective clients across Africa and the Middle East.
• Build and maintain relationships with business owners, finance executives, investors, and other stakeholders.
• Engage with potential clients to understand objectives, funding requirements, and financial challenges.
• Research prospective companies and identify opportunities for financial solutions.
• Conduct initial client discussions and assess opportunities.
• Qualify leads, nurture relationships, support conversion of prospects.
• Collaborate with the team to develop new business opportunities and expand the network.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Relationship building

English proficiency

Research & analysis

Problem solving

Cross-cultural communication

Travel willingness

Education

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

Job description

Are you a driven and commercially minded fresh graduate looking to build a career in international business development and financial services?

Join our team and gain exposure to cross-border business opportunities across Africa and the Middle East. In this role, you’ll build relationships with potential clients, understand their business and funding needs, and help connect them with appropriate financial solutions.

This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys communicating with people, identifying business opportunities, and developing the skills needed to grow in a client-facing, commercially driven role.

Key Responsibilities:

• Identify and connect with prospective clients and businesses across Africa and the Middle East.
• Build and maintain relationships with business owners, finance executives, investors, and other key stakeholders.
• Engage with potential clients to understand their business objectives, funding requirements, and financial challenges.
• Research prospective companies and identify potential opportunities for financial solutions, including trade finance, short-term financing, and fundraising.
• Conduct initial client discussions and assess potential business opportunities.
• Qualify leads, nurture client relationships, and support the conversion of prospects into business engagements.
• Collaborate with the team to develop new business opportunities and expand the company's international network.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Banking, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply. Candidates with prior experience in sales, business development, client acquisition, or financial services are also encouraged to apply
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with an interest in understanding business financials
• Comfortable communicating with international clients and working across different cultures.
• Proactive, goal-oriented, and motivated to learn and develop in a business development role.
• Willingness to travel internationally when required

Work Setup:

Location: Remote (Philippines)

Market Coverage: Africa and the Middle East

Schedule: May require a mid-shift schedule to accommodate international clients