Business Development Specialist

Playmate Leisure Solutions Corp.; Taguig; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Playmate Leisure Solutions Corp. is seeking a candidate to manage partnerships and conduct market research in the Philippines. The role requires building relationships with local fashion and business partners, identifying new opportunities, and facilitating effective communication across cross-regional teams. A Bachelor's degree in Business, along with 3-4 years of relevant experience, is preferred. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years of experience in business development or partnership management.
• Experience in media relations is an advantage.
• Ability to work with cross-regional teams.

Responsibilities

• Build and strengthen relationships with local partners.
• Identify new business opportunities to support growth.
• Conduct market research and provide insights.

Skills

Partnership Development

Account Management

Market Research

Communication

Education

Bachelors degree in Business or related field

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Partnership Development & Account Management
• Build, maintain, and strengthen relationships with local fashion, lifestyle, media, and business partners in the Philippines.
• Identify new business opportunities, potential collaborations, and strategic partnerships to support company growth.
• Coordinate with partner teams to align business objectives, project deliverables, and timelines.
• Support negotiations, partnership discussions, and commercial coordination activities.
• Monitor partnership performance and ensure smooth implementation of collaborative initiatives.
• Business Coordination & Communication
• Serve as a key communication bridge between Philippines-based partners and internal cross-functional teams.
• Facilitate efficient communication between local and regional stakeholders to ensure alignment on priorities and execution.
• Prepare meeting notes, presentations, reports, and business updates for leadership.
• Coordinate internal resources and follow through on action items to ensure timely project delivery.
• Market Research & Industry Insights
• Conduct research on the Philippines market, including media trends, consumer behavior, social media developments, and cultural movements.
• Track competitor activities and identify emerging opportunities relevant to the company’s growth strategy.
• Produce regular market insight reports to support business planning and decision-making.
• Monitor industry developments and regulatory or cultural considerations that may impact operations.
• Cross-Regional Collaboration
• Work closely with teams in the Philippines and China to support partnership execution and operational coordination.
• Assist in bridging communication and workflow gaps across multicultural teams.
• Support business-related travel coordination and cross-regional project implementation when required.
• Resource & Network Development
• Build and maintain a strong database of local business, media, and industry contacts.
• Develop relationships with both existing and prospective partners to support long-term business expansion.
• Support the company’s localization and market penetration initiatives.
• Media & Consumer Trend Monitoring
• Stay updated on global and local media, content, lifestyle, and digital platform trends.
• Share actionable insights and best practices that can be adapted to the Philippines market.
• Contribute ideas that balance international business objectives with local market relevance.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, Media, or a related field.
• 24 years of experience in business development, partnership management, account management, media relations, or related roles.
• Experience working with cross-regional or international teams is an advantage.
• Background in the Philippines media, lifestyle, fashion, or digital content industry is highly preferred.