Business Development Specialist

Alternatives Food Corp; Cebu City; On-site; PHP 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Laptop provided

Job summary

Alternatives Food Corp in Cebu seeks a proactive Business Development Specialist to expand partnerships with food manufacturing clients across Visayas. You will drive regional growth through technical sales support, product demonstrations, and account coordination.

The role blends routine account management with cross-functional R&D and product tasks to meet growth goals, requiring Excel fluency, market research, and strong communication. Willingness to travel within Visayas and reside in Cebu.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a food-related field such as Food Technology or Food Science.
• Licensed Food Technologist is a strong advantage.
• 1+ year in admin, sales support, customer service, or order processing; food ingredients/FMCG experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Growth: identify and monitor new business opportunities across Visayas.
• Technical Sales & R&D: organize samples, catalogs, and product trials for clients.
• Revenue Management: assist in sales forecasting and order processing; monitor inventory.
• Relationship Building: maintain efficient account servicing and resolve client needs.
• Market Positioning: conduct market research and assist in report preparation.
• Deal Negotiation & Delivery: handle orders and track delivery timelines.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: coordinate with R&D and internal teams for projects.

Skills

English fluency

Bisaya/Ilonggo

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a food-related field

Licensed Food Technologist

Tools

Advanced Excel

ERP/CRM

Inventory management systems

Job description

We are seeking a proactive Business Development Specialist to expand business partnerships with food manufacturing clients across the Visayas region. In this role, you will drive regional growth through technical sales support, product demonstrations, client account coordination, sales forecasting, and database documentation.

Serving as a vital operations pillar, you will blend routine account management with cross-departmental R&D and product tasks to achieve company growth goals.

Core Responsibilities

• Strategic Growth: Assist in identifying, researching, and monitoring new business opportunities and industry trends across Visayas markets (Cebu, Bohol, Iloilo, Bacolod, Ormoc).

• Technical Sales & R&D: Conduct ad-hoc business development meetings, organize product samples, catalogs, and marketing materials, and support product trials, demonstrations, or client events.

• Revenue Management: Provide operational support for sales forecasting, execute accurate order processing, and diligently monitor inventory availability.

• Relationship Building: Maintain efficient account servicing, coordinate client concerns, and ensure timely resolution of requirements to support long-term client partnerships.

• Market Positioning: Perform high-accuracy data entry, assist in report preparation, and conduct market research to analyze competitor standing.

• Deal Negotiation & Delivery: Handle routine administrative duties including order/proposal preparation and tracking delivery and return timelines to hit strict deadlines.

• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Serve as a central communication link between customers and internal teams (including R&D) to streamline operations and coordinate projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Food Technology, Food Science, Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Nutrition & Dietetics, Business Administration, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, or related fields.

• Licensed Food Technologist is a strong advantage.

Technical & Work Experience

• Experience: At least 1 year of experience in administrative support, sales support, customer service, or order processing (experience in food ingredients, food manufacturing, FMCG, or B2B sales is preferred). Fresh graduates with strong internship experience are welcome to apply.

• Technical Skills: Highly knowledgeable in advanced Excel functions, data analytics, and inventory management systems (ERP/CRM).

• Product Knowledge: Basic understanding of food ingredients, food processing, and product trials/customer validation.

Key Qualifications & Skills

• Languages: Fluent in English with strong, customer-oriented communication skills and has the ability to speak Bisaya or Ilonggo (Hiligaynon) .

• Location & Mobility: Must be residing in or willing to relocate to Cebu, with willingness to travel frequently across Visayas (Cebu, Bohol, Iloilo, Bacolod, Ormoc) for client visits and trade events.

• Commercial Acumen: Strong analytical abilities and proficiency in report drafting and documentation.

Benefits & Working Conditions

• Work Tools: Laptop provided

• Location: Cebu-based