Lead for Business Development

WR Advisory Group, Inc.; Pasig; On-site; PHP 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

WR Advisory Group is looking for a highly driven and strategic Lead for Business Development to support growth across its practices and service offerings, in the Philippines and international markets.

This role will work closely with the President & Chief Executive Officer to identify, evaluate, and execute strategic growth initiatives, cultivate high-value client and strategic partnerships, and translate executive-level relationship building into measurable revenue growth and brand equity.

Qualifications

• Five years in business development or marketing (or related).
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, Social Sciences, or related field.
• Strong written and spoken English with presentation skills.
• Strategic thinking and end-to-end execution capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities across WR Advisory Group's practices, products, and services.
• Develop growth strategies and go-to-market plans.
• Cultivate high-value client relationships and strategic partnerships.
• Support executive-level business development and relationship-building initiatives.
• Measure performance with analytics and reporting to guide decisions.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Project management

Business development

English proficiency

Relationship building

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business or Social Sciences

Job description

WR Advisory Group is looking for a highly driven and strategic Lead for Business Development to support the firm's growth across its practices and service offerings.

This role will work closely with the President & Chief Executive Officer to identify, evaluate, and execute strategic growth initiatives. The successful candidate will help cultivate high-value client and strategic partnerships, expand the firm's market presence, and translate executive-level relationship building into measurable revenue growth and brand equity in the Philippines and international markets.

About the Role

As the Lead for Business Development, you will take an active role in identifying new business opportunities, developing growth strategies, strengthening the firm's market position, and supporting the acquisition and development of strategic clients.

You will work across WR Advisory Group's practices and offerings, helping identify opportunities for collaboration, cross-selling, and expansion.

Key Responsibilities

Cross-Selling & Portfolio Strategy

• Identify business opportunities across the Group's practices, products, and service offerings.
• Generate leads and support efforts to acquire new clients across the Group.
• Identify opportunities to cross-sell relevant services and offerings to existing and prospective clients.
• Support the development of strategies that maximize the Group's portfolio and client relationships.

Market Strategy & Growth

• Develop and execute business development strategies that support the firm's growth objectives.
• Support the development and execution of go-to-market strategies for new offerings and services.
• Identify new markets, sectors, client segments, and growth opportunities locally and internationally.
• Collaborate with leadership and internal teams to translate growth opportunities into actionable initiatives.

Strategic Intelligence & Competitiveness

• Monitor key industry developments, market trends, and competitive activity relevant to the firm's businesses.
• Develop a strong understanding of the firm's markets, clients, competitors, and industry landscape.
• Provide insights and recommendations to company leadership on opportunities to strengthen the firm's competitiveness and market position.

Client Development & Strategic Partnerships

• Cultivate and maintain high-value strategic client relationships and partnerships.
• Support executive-level business development and relationship-building initiatives.
• Help expand the firm's market presence within the Philippines and across international markets.
• Contribute to turning strategic relationships and market opportunities into measurable business growth.

Performance Analytics & Reporting

• Prepare quantitative reports and performance analyses to measure business development efforts.
• Track leads, opportunities, client acquisition, pipeline activity, and other relevant business development metrics.
• Provide regular updates and insights to company leadership to support decision-making and growth planning.

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates with:

• At least five (5) years of successful experience in business development or marketing, preferably within the research, communications, analytics, public affairs, consulting, or related industries.
• A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Business, the Social Sciences, or a related field. Advanced degrees are an advantage.
• Strong experience in identifying opportunities, generating leads, developing client relationships, and supporting business growth.
• Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English, with strong presentation and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and the ability to translate market opportunities into actionable business initiatives.
• Demonstrated project management capabilities and end-to-end execution skills.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, including the ability to prepare and interpret quantitative performance reports.
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and deliver results with minimal supervision.
• A high degree of initiative, professionalism, and accountability.

What You'll Do at WR Advisory Group

This is an opportunity to work closely with the firm's senior leadership and play a direct role in shaping WR Advisory Group's growth.

The successful candidate will contribute to the expansion of the firm's practices and offerings by helping build strategic relationships, identify new opportunities, develop market strategies, and strengthen the firm's presence across domestic and international markets.

If you are a strategic and results-driven business development professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and is ready to help drive the growth of a professional advisory firm, we encourage you to apply.