Business Development Manager

Level Up Recruitment; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 893,000 - 1,339,000; Full time

Job summary

Level Up Talent Solutions seeks an experienced Business Development Manager to lead growth across the Philippines, overseeing sales operations and strategic expansion. The role involves managing high-growth projects, building local and international partnerships, and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

You will drive market expansion, monitor performance, and ensure targets across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA/MBA a plus.
• Minimum of 10 years experience spanning operations and sales with nationwide exposure across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
• Experience working with clients/partners outside the Philippines across time zones.
• Proven track record leading projects from concept to launch, scaling, or managing high-growth categories.
• Strong budgeting, forecasting, and full P&L management experience.
• Proficient with MS Office; SFA/DMS knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute business development, sales, and market expansion strategies.
• Identify new opportunities, partnerships, channels, and revenue sources.
• Manage local and international clients, partners, and stakeholders across time zones.
• Lead projects from conceptualization through launch, implementation, scaling, and monitoring.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, financial plans, and full profit and loss performance.
• Monitor sales, operations, financial, and market performance and recommend actions.
• Lead and develop sales, operations, and cross-functional teams across regions.
• Coordinate with finance, marketing, sales, operations, supply chain to ensure timely execution.
• Prepare business proposals, performance reports, presentations, and management recommendations.
• Support nationwide business operations and ensure targets, budgets, and timelines are met.

Skills

Leadership

Financial acumen

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Sales strategy

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance/Accounting or related field

CPA or MBA preferred

Tools

Sales Automation Force (SFA)

Distributor Management (DMS)

Job description

• Level Up Talent Solutions is looking for an experienced Business Development Manager to lead business growth, sales operations, and strategic expansion across the Philippines. The role will manage high-growth projects, develop local and international partnerships, oversee financial performance, and lead cross-functional teams across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute business development, sales, and market expansion strategies.
• Identify new business opportunities, partnerships, distribution channels, and revenue sources.
• Manage local and international clients, partners, and stakeholders across different time zones and business cultures.
• Lead projects from conceptualization through launch, implementation, scaling, and performance monitoring.
• Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, financial plans, and full profit and loss performance.
• Monitor sales, operational, financial, and market performance, and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead, motivate, and develop sales, operations, and cross-functional teams across multiple regions.
• Coordinate with finance, marketing, sales, operations, supply chain, and other departments to ensure timely execution.
• Prepare business proposals, performance reports, presentations, and recommendations for management.
• Support nationwide business operations and ensure targets, budgets, and timelines are achieved.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or a closely related business field is required. A CPA license, MBA, or additional certification in business development/sales (e.g., relevant sales certifications) is a plus but not mandatory.
• Minimum of 10 years proven work experience spanning both operations and sales, preferably within an FMCG environment or closely related industry with nationwide market exposure across Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
• Direct, hands-on experience working with clients, partners, or stakeholders based outside the Philippines, including managing relationships across different time zones and business cultures.
• Proven success track records in managing projects from conceptualization to launching, scaling, or managing high-growth business categories including managing budgets and timelines.
• Strong financial acumen, with hands-on experience in budgeting, forecasting, and full P&L management and accountability.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) for reporting, analysis, and presentations. Having working knowledge in Sales Automation Force (SFA) or Distributor Management (DMS) is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Flexible to work beyond regular business hours, including Mondays through Saturdays or as business needs require.
• Above-average leadership and people management skills, with the ability to lead, motivate, and develop teams across multiple regions or functions.