Business Development Manager - Events & Activations

Aickman and Greene; Makati; On-site; PHP 781,200 - 1,004,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee recognition and rewards

Commission and performance bonus

Government mandated benefits

Job summary

A leading marketing agency located in Makati is looking for a Business Development Manager to oversee client relationships and drive new business growth. This role involves managing key accounts, leading meetings, and mentoring junior staff. Requires 5–10 years of experience in promotions and strong client-facing skills. The position offers a full-time contract with several employee benefits, including performance bonuses and government-mandated benefits.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years’ experience in promotions, merchandising, events, brand activations, or integrated marketing.
• Proven background in account management and business development.
• Experience in a 360° or integrated agency.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact for key clients across promotions.
• Manage day-to-day client relationships and identify growth opportunities.
• Lead meetings and drive new client acquisition.

Skills

Client-facing skills

Presentation skills

Negotiation skills

Sales strategy balance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Business Development Manager - Events & Activations

Aickman & Greene

Location: On-site – Makati

Experience: 5–10 years

Education: Bachelor’s degree

Employment type: Full-time

Job Description

Key responsibilities include serving as the primary point of contact for key clients across promotions, merchandising, and activations. Responsibilities include managing day‑to‑day client relationships, identifying growth opportunities, leading meetings, driving new client acquisition, building a sales pipeline, coordinating execution with operations, resolving issues, improving agency processes, and contributing to hiring and mentorship.

What Success Looks Like

• Strong client retention and repeat business
• Consistent revenue growth from existing accounts
• New client wins aligned with agency capabilities
• High‑quality execution across all campaigns
• Clients view the agency as a trusted long‑term partner

Qualifications

• 5–10 years’ experience in promotions, merchandising, events, brand activations, or integrated marketing
• Proven background in account management and business development
• Strong client‑facing, presentation, and negotiation skills
• Comfortable working in a small, hands‑on agency environment
• Ability to balance sales, strategy, and execution

Preferred Experience

• Experience in a 360° or integrated agency
• Background working with retail, FMCG/CPG, or consumer brands
• Exposure to budgeting, pricing, and margin management
• Leadership or mentoring experience

Benefits

Employee recognition and rewards; commission, performance bonus, employee recognition program, incentives. Government mandated benefits.