Business Development Specialist

First Philippine Industrial Park, Inc.; Batangas City; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

First Philippine Industrial Park, Inc. (FPIP) in Batangas City, Philippines, seeks a Market Research and Business Development professional to analyze customer pain points, market trends, and opportunities, guiding business concept refinement with data-driven insights.

You will collaborate with the Market Research Team to prepare briefs, conduct comprehensive studies, and develop pre-feasibility/feasibility analyses, including financial models, for evaluated projects and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management/Administration or combined Business Administration and Accounting (BSBAA), Economics, or Finance and Accounting.
• 2–3 years of minimum experience in a similar capacity.
• Licensed Accountant preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Market Research and Customer Sensing to identify opportunities and needs.
• Collaborates with Market Research Team to prepare briefs and conduct research.
• Develops pre-feasibility and feasibility studies for projects with financial models.

Skills

Market research

Financial modeling

Project management

Business development

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Management/Administration

Economics

Finance and Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

Key Responsibilities: Market Research and Customer Sensing Analyze customer pain points and gains, market and industry data and form useful insights related to opportunities and needs. Identifies and recommends opportunities based on reading of market trends and analysis of internal and external research. Helps refine the business concept by identifying opportunities and gaps based on market research and client/locator data.

Collaborates with the Market Research Team in preparing Research Briefs and conduct of the actual research. Networks with key external contacts/experts and locators (if needed) for leads for properties and possible service opportunities. Participates in networking activities relevant to projects being handles and driven by FPIP management, for information gathering and external relationship building.

Business Development Proposes possible solutions in the form of new products or services to address the needs and pain points of current and future customers. Develops the pre-feasibility and feasibility studies for selected and prioritized projects, together with the team. With inputs from various data sources, including major assumptions from management, develops the financial model of the project, and presents internally, within the BD team for screening and approval prior to release to stakeholders.

Coordinates with Finance for any internal policies (e.g. loan interest) that should be factored into the model. Performs different types of analysis, quantitative or qualitative, to arrive at an appropriate technical and commercial recommendation. With supervision from BD Officers/Manager, analyzes project risks and determines legal and regulatory requirements of the project as well as organizational and marketing requirements.

Together with the Head or BD Officers/Managers, prepares and delivers presentations of studies for approval. Provides inputs on the design of the business and operational process for new business units. For existing businesses/products/services, analyzes operations and identifies opportunities for optimization, efficiency and new products that may lead to savings and increased revenue.

Project Management With directions from the Head or BD Officers and Manager, executes approved projects together with internal (Support and other BUs) and external partners/stakeholders (LGUs or partner companies) using end-to-end project management (including administration duties) or an Agile approach. Ensures compliance with regulatory requirements and observes mitigation measures for identified risks while implementing the project.

Together with the team, conducts lessons learned sessions, reviews internal processes, and develops action plans for improvement. Qualification Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Business Management/Administration, or combined Business Administration and Accounting (BSBAA), Economics, or Finance and Accounting Two (2) to

Three (3) years of minimum experience in similar capacity Licensure and/or Certification Required: N/A but Licensed Accountant is preferred Must have working experience in product or new business development Must have working knowledge and experience in designing and conducting market research

Must have working knowledge and skill in financial modeling Must have working knowledge in project management First Philippine Industrial Park, Inc. (FPIP) is the owner, developer, and manager of the leading industrial property in the Philippines.

Established in 1997, FPIP is a 457-hectare property strategically located in the CALABARZON (Cavite-Laguna-Batangas-Rizal-Quezon) industrial region south of Manila. FPIP was established as a response to the call of the Philippine government to help in the task of nation-building through the development and management of world‑class facilities designed to host global companies. FPIP is a joint venture between one of the Philippines' largest conglomerates, First Philippine Holdings Corporation (FPH) and Sumitomo Corporation of Japan.

FPH is a major publicly listed company with core businesses in power and energy and strategic initiatives in media, semiconductors, solar energy, telecommunications, property, infrastructure, and manufacturing. Sumitomo Corporation is a global leader in the trade and distribution of steel, chemicals, mining, construction, and financial and logistics services. Sumitomo's team of more than 6,3299 employees in almost 66 countries can handle all aspects of virtually any project, including planning, sourcing financing, logistics, insurance, and marketing anywhere in the world.

The Company now calls itself an Integrated Business Enterprise, a term more adequately capturing its diverse scope and status. The Company has experience in industrial park management, development, and marketing in 12 locations across Asia. FPH and Sumitomo Corporation combine competencies, experiences, and culture.

They define a corporate synergy that ensures the realization of a truly world-class First Philippine Industrial Park. FPIP is an Integrated Management System (IMS) certified company that adheres to international quality, environment, and health and safety standards.

It is certified by Certification International (CI) and continually adheres to the highest quality standards of customer service.

For inquiries and to report any suspicious activity, please contact @fpip.com.