Business Development Manager (B-B)

51Talk; Philippines; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

51Talk seeks a dynamic Field Sales professional to identify and convert aspirational individuals into Third Party Center Partners. You will launch 2+ centers monthly in your territory, travel 50–80% of the time, and ensure each center meets quality and internet standards.

Responsibilities cover prospecting, on-site ROI audits, and hands-on launch support, with a focus on data-driven decisions and AI literacy. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• -3+ years in Field Sales, Insurance, Real Estate, or Franchise Acquisition; comfortable selling intangibles and future earnings.
• Willing to travel 50% to 80% of the time to far-flung areas.
• Financial literacy; able to show partners when they will breakeven.
• Tech and AI literate.
• Self-motivated, passionate about sales and goal-oriented.
• Ability to speak local dialect (e.g., Ilocano, Bisaya) preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Hunt: scout potential Tier 2/3 cities and attract Center Owners with seminars.
• The Pitch: act as a business consultant to explain ROI to investors and validate ROI.
• The Launch: guide new partners for 30–60 days to open centers on time and meet targets.

Skills

B2B sales

Lead generation

Networking

Financial literacy

Tech & AI literacy

Travel readiness

Self-motivation

Local dialect fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The ideal candidate will identify, education, and convert aspirational individuals (teachers, cafe owners, center owners, small investors) into 51Talk Third Party Center Partners. Have B2B experience, You are responsible for launching 2 or more successful centers per month in your assigned territory, ensuring they meet our strict quality and internet standards. Willing to travel 50% to 80% of the time. Sensitive to the data and numbers. Hungry, humble ,hard-working and willing to learn and help. have sense of AI.

Responsibilities

The Hunt (Prospecting & Lead Generation)

Scout potential locations in Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities to identify "Internet Stable" zones.

Conduct local "Business Opportunity" seminars to attract potential Center Owners.

Network with local internet service providers (ISPs) and computer hardware suppliers to find leads.

The Pitch (Financial Consulting)

Overcome "Risk Aversion": act as a business consultant to explain the ROI (Return on Investment) to investors.

Conduct on-site audits: Test internet speed, noise levels, and ventilation before signing the deal.

The Launch (Project Management)

Guide the new Partner for 30-60 days between signing and opening.

Ensure the center opens on time to meet the monthly launch targets.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

-3+ years of experience in Field Sales, Insurance, Real Estate, or Franchise Acquisition i.e. comfortable selling "intangibles" and "future earnings."

-Willing to travel 50% to 80% of the time to "far-flung" areas.

-Financial literacy, effectively show partner when they will achieve breakeven

-Tech and AI literate

-Self-motivated, passionate about sales and goal-oriented

-Can speak the local dialect of your assigned region (e.g., Ilocano, Bisaya) is preferred